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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
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College opens four new routes to Associate Fellowship
Four new routes to Associate Fellowship have been opened by the The College of General Dentistry (CGDent), significantly widening eligibility… Read more
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BDIA and BADN announce partnership
Organisations say they can offer greater support, share knowledge and create new opportunities for their members Read more
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Losing teeth may lead to weight gain, researchers report
The loss of teeth affects a person’s chewing ability, which can limit their healthy food choices. Read more
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New toothpaste stops periodontal pathogens
Contains a substance that selectively inhibits only those bacteria that cause periodontitis. Read more
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Catherine Rutland to deliver 2026 College Lecture
The Ethical Shield: protecting enamel, professional integrity and patient smiles. Read more
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New course to help dental team embody professionalism
Gives dental practitioners practical ways to think through difficult situations and protect their professional position. Read more
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Questions as Sarwar ‘backs plans to cut NHS Scotland dental services’, reports The National
Anas Sarwar speaking at Vermillion's Biennial Symposium last year
Newspaper cites Scottish Dental’s report of Vermillion’s Biennial Symposium. Read more