09 August 2017
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking new substance to better protect sensitive teeth using an extract from green tea. Current available treatments for tooth sensitivity have a number of inefficiencies, making patients more vulnerable to bacteria and cavities. Toothache and sensitive teeth affect well over 25% of people in the United States, and for sufferers, this […]
12 July 2017
Concern, anger and deep disappointment at the government’s failure to address the current public sector pay crisis were expressed recently by seventeen unions representing staff and employees of the NHS. The unions are up in arms about ministers refusing to allow pay review bodies to operate without outside interference. The government has also failed to commit to providing the […]
05 July 2017
After recording and analysing the reactions of more than 800 participants to images of 3D-generated smiles, scientists have now revealed the formula for the perfect smile. 802 participants were shown a selection of computer-generated images of different smiles. University of Minnesota researchers then asked them to rate each image based on such criteria as “effectiveness, […]
28 June 2017
Virtual reality headsets are now being tested by UK university researchers in the latest bid to help patients overcome their dental anxiety. Taking patients on a virtual stroll along the shores of Wembury Beach was shown to reduce anxiety and calm nerves, as shown by a research team composed of members from Birmingham, Exeter and […]
14 June 2017
A new report published by scientists from Chicago has suggested that consuming grapes can be beneficial to dental health. This is due to a naturally occurring compound found within the grapes that can reinforce the strength of teeth. It has been hypothesised that grape seed extract not only lengthens the life of dental fillings, but […]
07 June 2017
Dental anxiety and a fear of visiting the dentist are widespread, common problems in the UK. However, most of us would sit through a few minutes with the dentist if we were more aware of its life-saving potential. Research shows that if you have been neglecting to visit for a while, you may be putting your […]
12 April 2017
The government should be doing more to promote free dental services for children, the British Dental Association has said. Only 74% of parents are even aware that NHS dental check-ups are free for children, according to a recent survey on YouGov. Furthermore, less than 70% knew that fillings were also free for children and teenagers […]
05 April 2017
The House of Lords held a debate on the cost of alcohol abuse and oral cancer to the NHS last night. The discussion sought to reduce the burden this problem places on the public health service. The bad effects of alcohol on the mouth, most often appearing in the forms of dental erosion, caries and periodontal disease, were […]
