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.
Gum disease linked with increased risk of high blood pressure
People with gum disease have a greater likelihood of high blood pressure, according to a study published in Cardiovascular Research.
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.