Children should stick to drinking ‘milk and water’
New guidelines suggest that milk and water are mostly the only things children aged five and under should drink.
Liver cancer risk
A large study has found that those who reported having poor oral health had a 75% higher risk of developing liver cancer.
Excessive computer use and oral health
Three hours of computer use each day is enough to put a teenager at risk of poor oral health, a new study reveals.
Electric toothbrushes win
Electric toothbrushes clean teeth and gums much better than manual toothbrushes, according to the findings of a new study.
Brush your teeth – postpone Alzheimer’s
Researchers have discovered a clear connection between gum disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
Good oral hygiene could prevent stroke
Ensuring good oral hygiene could help to prevent stroke.
Antibiotics and tooth infections
A tooth infection, or an abscessed tooth, generally occurs as a result of tooth decay and poor oral hygiene.
An army of micro robots can wipe out dental plaque
A visit to the dentist typically involves a time consuming and sometimes unpleasant scraping with mechanical tools to remove plaque from teeth.
A link between oral care and substance abuse recovery
A team of researchers at the University of Utah School of Dentistry, USA explored the effect of comprehensive oral care for a more holistic approach to substance use disorder treatment.
Simple exercise found to improve oral function in the elderly
Older adults frequently experience increased dry mouth, which may lead to oral soft-tissue disease, dental caries and gum disease.