People with poor mental health face many challenges. One that’s perhaps lesser known is that they’re more likely than the ...

Dental plaque is a complex biofilm at the heart of oral disease. Learn how it causes cavities and gum inflammation and why ...

Bad breath can knock your confidence, especially because it’s easier for other people to notice than yourself. So being aware ...

In summary, currently there is moderate-certainty evidence to support gum disease treatment (known as subgingival instrumentation) for controlling blood sugar levels in people with periodontitis (gum ...

Surveys show that a majority of Americans chew gum two to three times a week, with the greatest gum-lovers averaging three pieces per day. Does that blow you away? “It’s safe to chew gum every day,” ...

Reforms to the dental contract will prioritise those with urgent and complex needs, with new measures for those with extreme tooth decay and gum disease. Patients will find it easier to get an urgent ...

The Government has unveiled a list of potential reforms which, if approved, could fix the "broken NHS dental system". The ...

A new, special course of treatment for patients with severe gum disease or with at least five teeth with tooth decay and more ...