A rare natural sweetener that ‘delivers the taste of sugar without its drawbacks’ has been synthetically reproduced by researchers. Tagatose is a sugar that occurs
Insufficient intake of a component found in red coloured fruits such as tomatoes was associated with a ‘significantly higher risk’ of severe gum disease in
People in the UK whose food intake fit into the Mediterranean diet were found to have better gum health in a new study, with reduced
Hunt School of Dental Medicine’s Wilma Luquis-Aponte, DMD, PhD, explains why a balanced diet can lead to improved oral health. By Stan Goff, Senior Managing
Dietitian Sophie Medlin on why dental clinics should take a joined-up approach to patient wellness. The connection between oral health and overall wellbeing is gaining
The blood pressure lowering effect of beetroot in older people may be due to its impact on the oral microbiome, a new study has found.
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Three in four
Reducing sugar in the first 1,000 days after a child’s conception reduces the risk of developing health problems later in life, research has found. The
New research has found that lower salt intake significantly reduces the blood pressure of those who are already being treated for hypertension (high blood pressure).
The majority of people in the UK want new taxes on companies producing ultra-processed and junk food. This is according to a new survey by
With the rise in obesity-related cancer cases, Nina Farmer shares the nutrition advice she gives to her patients. Following on from Dentistry‘s recent article on
Researchers found that antioxidants from cocoa beans found in dark chocolate were linked to a 54% lower risk of gum disease. Cheese was similarly associated
