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.

Researchers are interested in understanding how enamel changes with age so that they can start to develop methods that can keep teeth healthier for longer.

A new comprehensive literature review of the benefits and challenges of integrating virtual reality (VR) haptics training in dental education highlights its transformative potential.

Genetic variants that determine the shape of your teeth have been identified by a team co-led by University College London (UCL) researchers.

Researchers in Portugal who explored whether there is an association between perceived infant discomfort, particularly from gastrointestinal symptoms, and maternal oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL).

Dental caries and related extractions and hospital admissions in the UK are now represented at alarming levels among children and young people.

A new report by the Oral Health Foundation in the UK has highlighted some concerning figures surrounding both the prevalence of mouth cancer and the British public’s understanding of the disease and its symptoms.