UK-based Oral Health Foundation calls for action after a huge rise in childhood tooth extractions under general anaesthetic
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UK-based Oral Health Foundation calls for action after a huge rise in childhood tooth extractions under general anaesthetic

The Oral Health Foundation calls for urgent action after a new report by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities highlights a “catastrophic rise in childhood tooth extractions”. Figures r...

cardiovascular diseaseSevere Dental Problems in Children on the Rise: Finnish Innovation Keeps Tooth Decay at Bay

Severe Dental Problems in Children on the Rise: Finnish Innovation Keeps Tooth Decay at Bay

According to Swedish researchers, up to 20% of children have a particularly virulent strain of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) in their mouths, which has a greater-than-usual ability to cause seve...

athletePets bring balance to a top athlete’s everyday life

Pets bring balance to a top athlete’s everyday life

For a top athlete, sport is the number one thing in life – everything else is on its terms. Annimari Korte's days consist almost entirely of training, eating, and resting. Her two Siberian Huskies ...

cardiovascular diseaseStudy identifies potential link between oral bacteria and brain abscesses

Study identifies potential link between oral bacteria and brain abscesses

A study led by researchers from the University of Plymouth and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust in the UK shows that bacteria known to cause oral infections may also be a contributory factor...

cardiovascular diseaseStrong link found between tooth loss and inflammatory bowel disease

Strong link found between tooth loss and inflammatory bowel disease

Inflammatory bowel disease is linked to an increased risk of periodontitis, i.e. periodontal disease. This is according to new publications from a European research project that explored the link b...