New European oral health manifesto
The new European oral health manifesto ‘Why Oral Health Matters’, features five main policy areas that will advance oral health in Europe.
Your gums reveal your diet
Most of us are aware that sweets and other sugary food and drinks increase the risk of tooth decay but research has shown they can also increase the risk of gum disease.
Preventing and healing tooth decay
Cavities, or dental caries, is the most widespread non-communicable disease globally, according to the World Health Organization.
Protect the heart
Brushing teeth frequently is linked with lower risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
Obesity and gum disease
The connection between obesity and gum disease isn't as simple as cause and effect.
Smoking cessation and tooth loss
Smoking cessation has been shown to have a positive impact on the outcome of periodontal therapy.
Antibiotics and toothaches
The American Dental Association (ADA) has announced a new guideline indicating that in most cases, antibiotics are not recommended for toothaches.
A secret in saliva
Two million years of eating meat and cooked food may have helped humans shift further from other great apes on the evolutionary tree.
Rotten teeth in children
A new study has discovered that young people are one-third more likely to eat sugary foods.
Human dairy consumption has longer history than thought
The ability to digest the lactose in milk into adulthood emerged approximately 5,000 years ago in southern Europe.