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Sharing toothbrushes and other ill-advised oral hygiene measures could play an influential role in spreading Covid-19, according to new research.

The number of people diagnosed with mouth cancer in the UK has risen by 97% in 20 years, while awareness around the disease remains worryingly low.

In order to reduce the medical radiographic imaging dosage for patients with dental implants, engineers have designed a novel sensor.

Reports of improper at-home dental care have raised concerns in the industry as do-it-yourself (DIY) trends have become popular on social media.

When it comes to the development of children’s habits, the influence their teachers hold in this regard is clear.

Scientists have described the earliest known example of dentary bone with two rows of cusps on molars and double-rooted teeth.

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have examined the sustainability of different types of toothbrush to ascertain which is best for the planet and associated human health.

Researchers demonstrate how changing the stem cell response to inflammation may reverse gum disease.

New knowledge on the cellular makeup and growth of teeth can expedite developments in regenerative dentistry, as well as the treatment of tooth sensitivity.