Mouth ulcers affect up to a quarter of us, but the causes range from stress and diet to vitamin deficiencies. Here’s what helps them heal faster.
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Women in street sex work described pain, stigma and barriers to dental care.
Good oral health is more than having healthy teeth and gums. Indigenous people told researchers why it’s central to their wider health and wellbeing.
A toothbrush, some toothpaste and a few minutes of care can prevent a life‑threatening infection. That’s rare in modern medicine.
Ongoing funding has been announced for two dental schemes – one for adults, the other for children. But there’s more we could do.
Social media videos are claiming that mouthwash kills important bacteria that are linked to heart health.
The evidence shows nicotine-based vapes are likely to cause oral and lung cancer. We just don’t yet know how many cases it will cause.
Seeking a second opinion is not a sign of distrust – it’s good self-advocacy.
Yes, you can treat the symptoms – but working out the causes is probably more effective. Here’s what to look for.
Oral health is often overlooked in diabetes care, yet problems in the mouth can worsen blood sugar control – and diabetes can damage the mouth in return.
Bacteria living in your mouth get to work as soon as you take your first bite or sip of something sweet. Consuming your sugar more strategically can help keep cavities at bay.
A pediatric dentist and an anthropologist explain how baby teeth and adult teeth help humans chomp their food over a long lifespan.
Here are some tell-tale signs of gingivitis, and what to do about this common type of gum disease.
Adding fluoride to drinking water is a safe and effective way to prevent cavities. But some councils are removing it from their water supplies.
People who can’t afford to treat tooth decay may live with pain and have missing teeth – and they’re more likely to face discrimination.
Does your dental clinic ask you to book a check-up and clean every six months? Let’s look at whether this advice is based on evidence or opinion.
You may be thinking it’s not worth the time or trouble to floss young kids’ teeth. But here are some tips to get you and your kids started.
Poor mental health can lead to poor oral health – and vice versa. Here’s what can be done to tackle this problem.
Florida is one of the worst states in the US when it comes to access to affordable dental care – and children are suffering as a result.
Fluoride varnish, easily and quickly applied to a child’s teeth, is an affordable and effective way to help prevent cavities.
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Senior Lecturer and General Dentist, School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland
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Professor and Head of Discipline - Oral Health, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Dentistry and Oral Health, La Trobe University
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Clinical Professor, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor in Public Health, Western Sydney University
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Professor of Dental Public Health, The University of Queensland
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Lecturer - Department of surgery Speciality: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, University of Nairobi
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Emeritus Professor, Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, Adelaide University
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Professor, Chair of Population Oral Health + Head of School, Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer Medical Science, Anglia Ruskin University
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Lecturer School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor of Dental Medicine, Tufts University