Young smokers and drinkers risking oral health

According to recent research undertaken by the NHS Information Centre, nearly 1 in 2 (45%) of 11 to 15 year olds are cosuming alcohol, and over 1 in 4 (27%) admitted to smoking. Although these figures show an improvement over the last 10 years, the British Dental Health Foundation believes they still show cause for. Continue reading >>

There is news of a development of a vaccine to treat periodontitis, a serious disease but quite a common one, where gum disease has progressed to cause bone loss and severe inflammation, often resulting in teeth to fall out. Continue reading >>