Nearly half of Vikings had dental caries, study shows
2024-01-05
A new study has revealed the prevalence of dental problems amongst Vikings, including how they cleaned and treated their teeth. The study examined 3,293 teeth
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Catherine Rutland’s reflections on 2023
2023-12-20
Catherine Rutland, clinical director for Denplan, shares her insight into the challenges of 2023 and what Denplan will be doing to remedy them in 2024. As the
Oral health linked to brain health, study finds
2023-12-04
A study has found that poor oral health can increase the risk of different brain issues, such as a stroke, dementia and cognitive decline. Published
New Zealand to scrap smoking ban – while UK remains ‘committed’
2023-11-27
New Zealand’s new government plans to scrap the nation’s smoking ban to help fund tax cuts – while Rishi Sunak remains ‘committed’ to it. The
Integrating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Throughout the Lifecycle of Artificial Intelligence for Better Health and Oral Health Care: A Workshop Summary
2023-11-24
Body Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled technologies are increasingly being applied in all sectors of our society.1-7 Its application in medicine and dentistry has demonstrated significant
The 2023 Oral Health Conference: ‘All in the same boat’
2023-11-18
Dentistry catches up with Rhiannon Jones to learn more about the highly anticipated 2023 BSDHT Oral Health Conference. Can you share with our readers what
Free December webinar will discuss benefits of community dental health coordinators
2023-11-17
With the support of the ADA, the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration is presenting a free webinar on Dec. 7 about the benefits of
Busting Dental Myths: Your Dentist’s Guide to Separating Fact from Fiction
2023-11-03
Misinformation can not only be misleading, but it can also be detrimental to one’s health, especially when it comes to oral hygiene. Renowned dentist Dr.
WTF: What is the future? …And where do I start?
2023-11-03
Join Benjamin Tighe on Thursday 9 November at 7pm as he discusses: what is the future and where do I start? This webinar will provide
WTF? What is the future? – know your patient, change the outcome
2023-10-31
Join Laura Bailey on Tuesday 7 November as she discusses how knowing the patient can change the outcome of treatment. Attendees of this webinar will
The importance of addressing alcohol intake with patients
2023-10-30
This Sober October, Amy Mesilio Peralta discusses the impact of alcohol on oral and mental health, and the importance of advising your patients on alcohol
Diabetes drug could prevent gum disease, study finds
2023-10-27
Metformin, a common drug used to manage type 2 diabetes, could be used to treat gum disease, a study has found. This comes after researchers
