Is oral health even more important than we thought? Well, new research from Finland has pointed to a surprising link between gum disease and the development of some cancers. And even worse, it has been linked to the risk of cancer-related death. Oral health may be more important in preventing the development of cancer than…

ICE Postgraduate Dental Institute and Hospital boasted a 100% pass rate in its most recent cohort of implantology students, Seb Evans went along to the centre to find out what’s different. The dental implant market is expected to grow by around 10% by 2020, according to figures from Persistence Market Research. Advances in technology and…

Bisphosphonates proven to have a negative affect on dental implants, a new study has shown. Often used by postmenopausal women who suffer from osteoporosis, which results in loss of bone mass and strength, bisphosphonates help to slow or prevent bone loss. However, the use of bisphosphonate therapy in terms of successful dental implants has not…

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The global restorative dentistry market is expected to grow to $25.9 billion (£19.2 billion) by 2025, new research has found. The report, published by Grand View Research, pointed to the growing number of dental practices and corporate practices moving into the sector as one of the main reasons for the compound annual growth rate (CAGR)…

Pericoronitis occurs when the wisdom teeth do not have enough room to erupt through the gums. As a result, they may only partially come through the gum, which may lead to inflammation and infection of the soft tissue around the wisdom tooth. If wisdom teeth only partially erupt, gum flaps may develop. These flaps are…

The Anthogyr team has been boosted by the appointment of Krishna Patel as territory sales specialist Dental professionals keen to benefit from cutting-edge implant systems and CAD/CAM will now have improved access to Anthogyr’s extensive portfolio of products and services. The company’s GB team has been boosted by the appointment of Krishna Patel as territory…

People with scalloped tongue have tongues with indented, rippled, or scalloped edges. Scalloping is the most noticeable on the outermost sides of the tongue. Scalloped tongue is sometimes called rippled tongue, crenated tongue, piecrust tongue, or lingua indenta. The condition is rarely painful or a sign of more serious complications, but knowing the cause of…

A toothache is a pain in and around the teeth and jaws. Tooth decay, an infection, loose or broken fillings, or receding gums can cause it. If the pain lasts for more than 1 or 2 days, it is best to see a dentist immediately to have it treated. Until then, the following simple remedies…

Lie bumps are small red or white bumps that occur on the tongue and cause discomfort. “Lie bumps” is the common name for transient lingual papillitis. People used to believe that these bumps appeared on a person’s tongue when they lied. While this superstition is long forgotten, the name has stuck. This article explores the…