Researchers in Germany have mapped how the element zinc is distributed throughout teeth in unprecedented detail.

New research suggests that treating certain dental infections could help lower inflammation associated with heart disease, while also improving blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

A recent study suggests that older Americans who do not get enough lycopene in their diet face a much higher risk of developing severe periodontitis.

Garlic extract has been found to offer antimicrobial effects that are on par with commonly used antiseptics and disinfectants such as chlorhexidine, according to medical researchers at the University of Sharjah.

A clinical study at King’s College London has investigated changes in serum metabolites after root canal treatment and found that it was associated with significantly reduced inflammation and with improvements in blood glucose and cholesterol levels, underscoring the systemic health benefits of effective dental care.

Researchers at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities College of Biological Sciences and the School of Dentistry set out to explore how bacteria in the mouth communicate and whether that communication could be deliberately disrupted.

Findings from a King’s College London study indicate that people not following a Mediterranean-style diet tended to have more severe gum disease, especially if they consumed red meat frequently.

A powder based on morin, a natural compound extracted from plants such as guava leaves, apple and fig peels, certain teas, and almonds, has shown antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects against bacteria that cause periodontal disease.

Going forwards, all toothpaste tubes sold in the UK will be made of high-density, recyclable polyethylene and will be able to be recycled either through local kerb-side collections or by returning them to any Boots store nationwide.

As artificial intelligence continues to expand its role in healthcare, large language models such as ChatGPT are increasingly being used to seek health-related information.