‘Huge positive implications’ – tobacco use declining worldwide
2024-01-26
With tobacco use on the decline across the globe, we hear about the significant impact this will have on the dental industry. A recent report
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Tobacco use declining worldwide, says WHO
2024-01-17
Published today, a World Health Organization (WHO) report has found that tobacco use is declining across the globe. The findings show that one in five
Fruit bats could hold the key to diabetes cure, study suggests
2024-01-12
The DNA of fruit bats could help researchers develop a cure for diabetes, according to a new study. This is due to their high-sugar diet
National Children’s Dental Health Month kicks off across country in February
2024-01-11
National Children’s Dental Health Month observances began with a one-day event in Cleveland and a one-week celebration in Akron, Ohio, in February 1941. Since then,
Vaping restrictions introduced in Australia
2024-01-10
The Australian government has introduced a series of measures in an attempt to restrict the availability of vaping products. These guidelines, which came into affect
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
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