As dental professionals, we know that primary teeth are more than just temporary placeholders for the permanent dentition. Indeed, if someone has problems with their primary teeth, this can impact the health, positioning, and functionality of their secondary dentition. But what if primary teeth also held clues to other, wider elements of health, such as
Read moreMouth cancer is a serious matter and remains one of the most prevalent forms of cancer in the UK. In 2020/2021 the disease claimed the lives of over 2,700 people. However, what makes this figure a real concern is that it is almost double the figure from just a decade ago. What’s also concerning is
Read moreIt’s no secret that a more holistic approach to dentistry is fast becoming the norm. It’s not unusual to now discuss oral health in relation to wider wellbeing when we speak to our patients and consider how various outside influences can affect dental health. But fundamentally, we still approach dentistry as, well… dentists. However, what
Read moreA new study from UCL researchers has revealed that the number of 18-34-year-olds in the UK who smoke increased by 25% during the first lockdown period.[i] In many ways, I can understand how this has happened. With everyone cooped up at home under stressful circumstances, it’s easy to see why picking up a pack of
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