21 June 2017
In an attempt to encourage children and adults to eat a healthy diet and maintain their oral health, a list has been published in Liverpool showing which cereals contain the most sugar. The list, compiled by workers at Public Health Liverpool, is based on research into the amount of sugar in popular choices of cereal. The […]
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 […]
31 May 2017
Dentists have recently welcomed news of new laws being passed to restrict the tank size of e-cigarettes in the UK, as well as the strength and ingredients in the juice used to fuel them. The Oral Health Foundation have also expressed their praise. Ongoing research still seeks to uncover potential long term side effects of using […]
24 May 2017
New research has revealed that more than a third of Brits have a phobia of visiting the dentist, doctor, and/or optician. The study was carried out by Fletchers Solicitors. It asked 2,000 British adults about their fears when visiting a medical professional, hoping to shed light on the reasons many people worry about visiting medical professionals. […]
17 May 2017
Britain is well-known for being a nation full of tea connoisseurs. However, the average Brit’s obsession with a delicious cuppa may soon be at risk if self-conscious tea drinkers start to consider the effects of the drink on their smile. Although it is well known that coffee stains teeth, tea is potentially even worse as […]
10 May 2017
Following a survey showing that many members of the public ignore bleeding gums, dentists have warned patients to be more vigilant in order to prevent gum disease. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)’s recent poll shows that around 20% of people do not take any notice of bleeding gums, with 15% believing that it was normal to bleed whilst brushing […]
03 May 2017
The next executive dean of the dental institute at King’s College London has been announced as Professor Mike Curtis. Not only does Professor Curtis have a good past record of academic teaching, he is also an outstanding microbiologist. He is currently employed as dean of dentistry and deputy vice-principal health at Barts and The London […]
