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.

Researchers from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Otago, New Zealand combined atomic force microscopy (AFM) with artificial intelligence (AI) to detect changes in cancer cells at a very small scale.

It's common knowledge that sugar causes cavities, but new Cornell University research provides evidence that starches could also.

Flossing your teeth at least once a week may be linked to a lower risk of stroke caused by a blood clot blocking brain blood flow and irregular heartbeats, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden have recently conducted the longest follow-up study yet on implant survival and complication rates, evaluating single implants placed 38-40 years ago.

The links between diabetes, obesity and periodontal disease are well established; however, most studies on their associations have had sample sizes of fewer than 10,000 participants.