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Mothers’ prenatal immunity shapes lifelong resistance to gum disease
Study leaders DMD/PhD student Reem Naamneh and Professor Avi-Hai Hovav.
The discovery opens the door for potential preventive strategies, such as maternal immunisation Read more
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Archaeological evidence of ancient gold ligature discovered
Researchers say the rationale for undergoing the procedure went beyond retaining oral function Read more
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NHS Dental Symposium hosted by GG&C LDC
On Friday 30 October at 200 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, from 9am to 4.55pm, followed by a drinks reception. Read more
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Scotland: one in five unable to access NHS dental care
BDA throws down the mantle to parties ahead of the Scottish elections Read more
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Updates to two important SDCEP resources published
Antibiotic Prophylaxis Against Infective Endocarditis and Management of Acute Dental Problems Read more
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BDA’s industry award ‘reflects commitment to members’
Team was recognised for moving NHS dentistry from the periphery to front page news Read more
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New dental examinations now open for applications
Exams will offer a joined-up approach to assessment and provide a clearer training pathway for all specialties. Read more
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Fighting oral cancer with bioengineered chewing gum
Bioengineered bean gum was found to reduce the levels of three microbes associated with head and neck squamous cell cancer to almost zero, without affecting the beneficial bacteria normally found in the mouth.
Antiviral and antibacterial chewing gums reduce the levels of three microbes linked to worse outcomes in oral cancers. Read more
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For sale: modernist masterpiece used to pay for dental work
Painted in Glasgow by a Jewish refugee who fled Nazi Germany Read more
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Half of dentists consider cutting their hours due to stress, survey shows
Nearly half of dental professionals have considered reducing their working hours and almost a third have thought about leaving the… Read more