The return of once rare infectious diseases

Several infections and diseases that were once easily managed and almost eradicated from the UK are resurging...

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Why 56% of children are fibbing about brushing their teeth

More than half of young children in the UK are fibbing to their patents about brushing their teeth...

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Is the ‘base tan’ really worth it? The risks of sunbeds

Sunbeds can have a detrimental impact on health, increasing skin cancer risk...

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Molar found in Siberia reveals Neanderthal dental treatment

A tooth, found in Siberia, appears to show dental treatment from 59,000 years ago...

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The real impact of dental pain

Dental pain has far-reaching consequences that deserve attention as we celebrate National Smile Month...

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What are weight-loss drugs doing to your teeth?

Millions of people in the UK are now taking GLP-1 drugs, but are these drugs affecting our teeth?

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Rising cancer in young people – a worrying trend

Cancer rates are increasing in young people – here's what you need to know...

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Summer and oral health

When it comes to oral health risks, seasonal influences are rarely discussed as a priority over other more prominent factors...

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Diabetes control and its impact on gum bleeding

New research reveals different gum bleeding responses based on a patient's diabetes control...

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Heart health risk factors

Deeper research indicates that there are various other less-obvious considerations that play a role in determining long-term heart health.

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Your teeth might be making you lonely (and vice versa)

Research has consistently shown that lonelier people are more likely to neglect their dental health...

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Overprotective parenting can lead to a higher risk of oral disease

Overprotective parenting is a complex matter, with a parent’s love for their child potentially manifesting in a strict control that can negatively impact a young person’s wellbeing...

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