What are probiotics? Probiotics are usually defined as microbial food supplements with beneficial effects on the consumers. The gut flora can be broadly divided into

Patients suffering with nagging headaches should book a dental appointment. That’s according to a US expert, who suggests that the link between headaches and toothaches

Lack of access to NHS dentists in England are being linked to a rise in patients admitted to hospital with dental abscesses. The number of

The BSDHT has announced the appointment of Julie Rosse, previously secretary of the BSDHT North East Group, to the newly created role of regional group

‘Street’ dentists were out and about in Essex, offering free check-ups to children. In a similar style to BBC TV’s Street Doctor  – in which

Learning new skills has always been a good way to enhance one’s position and therefore one’s career prospects. However lack of access to skilled training,

A new expert report published in the journal Current Medical Research and Opinion examines the potential link between oral hygiene, associated gum disease and other

Cadbury has hit the US market with a gum that includes an ingredient it claims will help rebuild tooth enamel. Cadbury Adams, the confectionery giant’s

Never has there been a better time to be a part of the dental profession worldwide. We are witnesses to an amazing transformation of products,

Allergic contact stomatitis is a rare disorder that is unfamiliar to most clinicians. The vast majority of cases are associated with consumption of products containing

Women who have more children are more likely to suffer tooth loss, according to a new study. The survey of 2,635 women in the US

University of Sheffield Professor Paul Speight has won an international prize for his research into mouth cancer. He will receive the 2008 Oral Medicine and