Xylitol is a lower-calorie sugar substitute with a low glycemic index. Some research suggests that it may also improve dental health, prevent ear infections, and possess antioxidant properties. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol, which is a type of carbohydrate and does not actually contain alcohol. Xylitol occurs naturally in small amounts in fibrous fruits and…

Hydrogen peroxide is an antiseptic frequently used to clean minor cuts or disinfect surfaces. Due to its versatility, hydrogen peroxide is a staple in many medicine cabinets and first aid kits, and it is readily available at most drug stores. Some people gargle with hydrogen peroxide to benefit from its cleansing properties. The liquid contains…

If you live in the United States, it is highly likely that the tap water you use is enriched with fluoride, a substance that helps prevent tooth decay. However, due to concerns that fluoridated water may increase the risk of other diseases, the capital city of Alaska stopped this practice. What happened? The city and…

Courtesy of Osteocare, this year’s Implant Dentistry Show will be offering free beer and bubbles throughout the show. To celebrate 20 years of Osteocare, the dental implant manufacturer will be supplying free beverages to all attendees. ‘Osteocare has chosen to exhibit at the Implant Dentistry Show as it allows us direct access to expand our community,’…

The start of a new year marks an opportunity to start filling out your calendar with exciting events to attend through 2019. The Implant Dentistry Show, held at Novotel London West on the 26 January, can help to kick start your year. It is the UK’s only free-to-attend show dedicated to implant dentistry. ‘Implants have been a growing…

Las aftas pueden ser dolorosas e irritantes. Aunque suelen desaparecer por sí solas en una semana, existen diversas formas de acelerar el proceso y reducir el malestar. Además de los medicamentos sin receta, existen algunos remedios caseros que pueden ayudar con el malestar de las aftas y ayudar a que se curen. Descubra 10 formas…

Mouth sores, also known as ulcers, are a common symptom of HIV. Mouth sores can have a profound impact on a person’s quality of life if they do not get treatment. People living with HIV are more likely to develop oral health problems because the virus can weaken the immune system, which makes it harder…

Dentistry.co.uk caught up with Amish Raichura to find out how uninitiated dentists might begin to emulate his success in implant dentistry What motivated you to get started in implant dentistry? I was interested in dental implants from early on in my career. I saw that it was an important treatment modality, as it was a…

Licorice is a herb that people have used for thousands of years to treat a variety of ailments. Although licorice does have medicinal effects, scientific research only supports some of its uses, and it may not be safe for everyone. Due to its sweet flavor, licorice is also popular as a sweetener in candies, and…

Joe Lovett takes a closer look at Alpha Bio after attending its Regional European Congress in Monte Carlo. Dental events in the UK come in many flavours, but they typically have one thing in common: they’re all held in soulless conference centres or tired city centre hotels. Alpha-Bio Tec is different. It likes its events to…