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Cancer charity calls for HPV vaccine to be made available for older boys
A leading cancer charity has called for the HPV vaccine to be made available for older boys and young men. The Teenage Cancer Trust believes that the injection should be available for older teenagers and young men, as well as 11-13 year-olds. The HPV vaccine will now be provided for…
READ ARTICLEStudy shows athletes have poor dental health, despite good oral hygiene habits
New research has shown that athletes have poor dental health, despite the fact that many have good oral hygiene habits. A study conducted by scientists at UCL revealed that elite sportspeople tend to have poor dental health, even though they devote more time to looking after their teeth. Research teams…
READ ARTICLEAdult braces are more popular than ever before
In years gone by, braces were associated with teenagers and youngsters battling orthodontic imperfections, but today, the story is very different. While braces remain a very effective treatment for children with issues that affect tooth alig nment, more and more adults are opting to have orthodontic treatment. According to the…
READ ARTICLEScientists discover new stem cells, which could help to repair and regenerate teeth
Scientists at Plymouth University have made an exciting discovery, which could make regenerating the teeth a possibility in the future. A team of researchers from the university has discovered a new group of stem cells and the gene, which activates it. This group is responsible for the formation of skeletal…
READ ARTICLEThe British Dental Association warns against online dentistry, as US firm launches £1,500 invisible braces you can order on the web
The British Dental Association has warned against online dentistry, as a US firm launches £1,500 invisible braces you can order on the Internet. The SmileDirectClub is offering consumers the chance to benefit from cheaper braces by ordering online. The product, which retails at £1,500 is a significantly less expensive alternative…
READ ARTICLECould supervised brushing at school help to stem the tide of decay?
Public Health England figures suggest that dentists are removing around 1,000 teeth per month from children under the age of 6, despite the fact that almost all cases of decay are preventable. With dental issues costing the NHS millions of pounds, and children missing 60,000 school days every year as…
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