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New study suggests poor dental health can elevate the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

New study suggests poor dental health can elevate the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

A new study has suggested that poor dental health can elevate the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that gum disease and tooth loss affect the area of the brain associated with memory, increasing the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. The study indicates that periodontal disease, advanced gum disease, causes shrinkage of […]


National Smile Month campaign encourages effective oral cleaning

National Smile Month campaign encourages effective oral cleaning

This year’s National Smile Month campaign is in full swing. The theme of the 2023 campaign is effective oral cleaning. Running from May 15th until June 15th, practices and dental teams across the country will be raising awareness of the importance and impact of thorough brushing and cleaning. The key message is to encourage everyone […]


Wakefield dentist highlights dangers of vaping

Wakefield dentist highlights dangers of vaping

A dentist from Wakefield has highlighted the dangers of vaping. Dr Affan Saghir, the owner of Space Dentistry, has encouraged patients to avoid smoking and vaping to protect their oral health. The leading cosmetic dentist said that most people are aware of the dangers of smoking cigarettes, but many are in the dark over the […]


Shropshire Council secures funding boost for oral health schemes

Shropshire Council secures funding boost for oral health schemes

Shropshire Council has secured extra funding from NHS England to run oral health schemes for adults and children. The cash injection will allow the council to fund initiatives, including providing oral hygiene packs and buying oral health resources for early years centres and pre-schools. The toothbrush and toothpaste packs will be handed out via community […]


Dental experts share tips for Children’s Dental Health Month

Dental experts share tips for Children’s Dental Health Month

Dental experts have shared top tips to help promote healthy smiles this February. As part of the annual Children’s Dental Health Month campaign, professionals are offering advice to children, parents and carers. Tooth decay is the most common reason children in the UK require hospital treatment, despite the fact that most cases are preventable. Good […]


Blackpool hospital runs paediatric dentistry programme to tackle soaring rates of decay among children

Blackpool hospital runs paediatric dentistry programme to tackle soaring rates of decay among children

Blackpool Teaching Hospital Trust has become the first in the North West to run a specialist paediatric dentistry programme. It is hoped that the scheme will help to tackle soaring rates of decay among children in the town. As part of the scheme, dentists will undertake specialist paediatric training at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. The 3-year […]


Orthodontist shares dos and don’ts for better oral health

Orthodontist shares dos and don’ts for better oral health

A leading orthodontist has shared some dos and don’ts for patients in the run-up to Christmas. Dr Khaled Kasem, chief orthodontist at Impress, encouraged patients to follow some simple rules to enjoy better oral health. One of the most important steps, he explained, was to allow the teeth to remineralise after eating and drinking before […]


Figures show 500 children are having teeth extracted in Southampton every year

Figures show 500 children are having teeth extracted in Southampton every year

Figures from before the pandemic show that 500 children are having teeth extracted in Southampton every year. Tooth decay is preventable, yet hundreds of children in the city are having their teeth removed by dentists. Approximately 1% of young children needed a tooth extracting in the city at the time of the most recent study. […]


Number of UK smokers drops to lowest level on record, as vaping becomes more popular

Number of UK smokers drops to lowest level on record, as vaping becomes more popular

The number of smokers in the UK has dropped to the lowest level on record. Figures suggest that as smoking cigarettes has become less common, vaping has become more popular. Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that 13.3% of over 18s smoked cigarettes in 2021. This is a decrease of 0.7% since 2020. […]


New study suggests vaping could increase risk of cavities

New study suggests vaping could increase risk of cavities

A new study suggests that vaping could increase the risk of developing cavities. Dr Karina Irusa, study author and assistant professor of comprehensive care at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, explained that the liquids and aerosols used in e-cigarettes can coat the teeth in a sticky film, which encourages bacteria to grow. She compared […]