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This week the BBC reported on what was described as 'the biggest NHS patient recall in history', following the dangerous practices of a dentist in Nottinghamshire. As a result of the actions of dentist Desmond D'Mello, more than 4000 patients... read more.

Thanks to the Oral Health Foundation, shoppers can now make more informed choices when it comes to picking up oral health care and hygiene products from their local supermarket. Many of us regularly buy products without being fully aware of... read more.

These days our TV screens and magazines often feature people with unusual body art: intricate tattoos, adaptations to body parts, and piercings in all sorts of places. These programmes and articles often marvel at how inventive the body art and... read more.

The good old British weather might not have done us any favours recently, but that didn’t stop the thousands who came to London to help the Queen celebrate her 90th birthday this month. Schools and communities across the country held... read more.

A recent study has found that there is a ‘statistically significant association’ between how seriously oral health is taken by those newly diagnosed with diabetes, and overall healthcare costs of those patients. It has therefore been suggested that, by investing... read more.

In recognition of National Smile Month, a brand new project has been launched by The Wrigley Company. The Extra Smile Back project recognises the importance of children’s smiles, and aims to protect and enhance children’s confidence in their smiles. To... read more.

This month the Daily Mail enlisted the help of Dr Tariq Idrees, dentist and owner of the Carisbrook Dental Clinic in Manchester, to explore some of the most commonly held beliefs about how we should look after our teeth. Dr... read more.

From 16th May to 16th June, the spotlight is on oral health care. And with National Smile Month reaching it’s 40th Birthday this year, that spotlight is going to be shining brighter than ever. The Oral Health Foundation have led... read more.

A major food producer has come under fire recently, after they issued guidance around how often their products should be consumed. Mars Food, who are the owners of the Dolmio sauces brand, has advised that some of their products should... read more.

Thousands took to the streets on 24th April to take part in the London Marathon. Months of strict training regimes, lengthy runs and scores of blisters will have finally come to an end, and the champagne corks will be popping... read more.