Garlic extract has been found to offer antimicrobial effects that are on par with commonly used antiseptics and disinfectants such as chlorhexidine, according to medical researchers at the University of Sharjah.

A clinical study at King’s College London has investigated changes in serum metabolites after root canal treatment and found that it was associated with significantly reduced inflammation and with improvements in blood glucose and cholesterol levels, underscoring the systemic health benefits of effective dental care.

Researchers at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities College of Biological Sciences and the School of Dentistry set out to explore how bacteria in the mouth communicate and whether that communication could be deliberately disrupted.

Findings from a King’s College London study indicate that people not following a Mediterranean-style diet tended to have more severe gum disease, especially if they consumed red meat frequently.

Going forwards, all toothpaste tubes sold in the UK will be made of high-density, recyclable polyethylene and will be able to be recycled either through local kerb-side collections or by returning them to any Boots store nationwide.

As artificial intelligence continues to expand its role in healthcare, large language models such as ChatGPT are increasingly being used to seek health-related information.

Researchers have demonstrated a novel vaccine delivery method in an animal model, using dental floss to introduce vaccine via the tissue between the teeth and gums.

Dental anxiety is a widespread concern in paediatric dentistry, often leading to treatment interruption or even the complete avoidance of dental care.

Titanium micro-particles in the oral mucosa around dental implants are common. This is shown in a new study from the University of Gothenburg, which also identified 14 genes that may be affected by these particles.