31 Oct
London-based researchers develop new adhesive to prevent decay in orthodontic patients

Queen Mary University Researchers in London have developed a new adhesive, which could help to prevent decay in orthodontic patients. The team has created a new material, which is designed to protect the tooth surface surrounding the bracket components of fixed braces. Often, patients who have fixed braces are susceptible…

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03 Oct
Finland falling behind with dental hygiene, studies suggest

Finland is a nation most people associate with good health and an effective healthcare system, but studies suggest that the Scandinavian country is lagging behind when it comes to dental hygiene. According to a World Health Organisation report entitled ‘Growing up unequal: Health behaviour in school-aged children,’ just over half…

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25 Oct
Men who perform oral sex on women may be more likely to develop oral cancer, new research reveals

New research has revealed that men who perform oral sex on women may be more likely to develop oral cancer. Researchers in the US claim that men who have performed oral sex on at least 5 female partners are more likely to develop head and neck cancer. The risk is…

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11 Jan
Could a new dental repair drug spell the end of fillings?

Scientists from King’s College London are hopeful that a new tooth repair drug could spell the end for fillings. A team of researchers has discovered that chemicals contribute to the repair of small cavities in mice teeth, and there are high hopes that the same results could be achieved in…

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