To celebrate 25 years of Dentistry magazine, we’ve asked leading dental professionals for their game-changing innovation that shaped their career. In this article we asked David Houston what his game-changing product is. David Houston is the joint principal of the Houston Group of Dental Practices, offering both NHS and private treatment. He is the chief judge…

To celebrate 25 years of Dentistry magazine, we’ve asked leading dental professionals for their game-changing innovation that shaped their career. In this article we asked Dr Michael Norton what his game-changing product is. Michael graduated at the University of Wales College of Medicine Dental School in 1988. He gained distinctions in general medicine, surgery and oral biology….

The Implant Dentistry Show is back in London this February, bringing you all the latest implant manufacturers under one roof. Held at the Novotel London West, the 2020 Implant Dentistry Show is on the 1 February. Some of the main reasons to attend the show include: The only free-to-attend implant exhibition in the UK Engaging lectures…

Andrea Ubhi and Adam Glassford have launched their new book – The Essential Guide to Dental Implants. The guide is for dental professionals and patients covering the whole dental implant journey. It includes stories from a surgeon’s perspective and highlights the pitfalls referring dentists and patients should know. ‘Did you know that the biting force of natural…

If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. Dry mouth occurs when the mouth does not make enough saliva. While it is not dangerous, it can be a bothersome symptom. Sometimes, the solution is as simple as drinking water to avoid a dry mouth…

A dental bridge replaces one or more missing or broken teeth with fake teeth. Bridges use one or more real teeth on either side of the gap to hold the fake teeth in place. Bridges may be either fixed, which means that they are permanent, or removable, which means that a person can take them…

If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. Braces are a type of orthodontic treatment that orthodontists use to help correct overcrowded or crooked teeth. Braces can also help correct an overbite. People who are getting braces soon or are considering them may wonder…

New research finds that brushing the teeth three or more times a day significantly reduces the risk of atrial fibrillation and heart failure. Share on PinterestBrushing your teeth three times or more a day may significantly protect the heart. The bacteria in our mouths may hold the key to many facets of our health. Researchers…

Dentists and oral surgeons perform tooth extractions for many reasons. The issue may be a painful wisdom tooth or a tooth that has been badly damaged by decay. In some cases, a dentist will remove a tooth to make space for dental prosthetics or braces. An oral surgeon, not a dentist, may extract a tooth…

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that helps build strong teeth and prevent cavities. For more than 70 years, most of the tap water in America has contained small amounts of fluoride to reduce tooth decay. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say that fluoridated water has reduced tooth decay by about 25…