Author Name/s: Yihua Yue, Kathleen M. Hovey, Jean Wactawski-Wende, Michael J. LaMonte, Chris A. Andrews, Patricia I. Diaz and Amy E. Millen Journal Reference: Yue, Y., Hovey, K.M., Wactawski-Wende, J. et al. Association between dietary patterns and the dental caries experience among postmenopausal women. Br Dent J (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-026-0002-3 Background: a significant number of adults aged and over 65[…]

Author Name/s: Vamsi Krishna Dommeti, Francesco Valente, Cristina Falcinelli, Tonino Traini, Goldina Ghosh and Sandipan Roy Journal Reference: Dommeti, V.K. et al. (2026) ‘In silico study of a bilayer titanium dental implant with a porous titanium and hydroxyapatite composite outer layer for enhanced osseointegration’, Scientific Reports, 16, 1310. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-31030-0 Background: Successful dental implants rely on[…]

Author Name/s: Lyne, A., Muirhead, L., Angus, K. and Ale-Gurung, L. Journal Reference: Lyne, A., Muirhead, L., Angus, K. and Ale-Gurung, L. (2026) ‘The environmental impact of free-flow versus on-demand gas release for dental inhalation sedation’, British Dental Journal. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-026-9882-5 (Accessed: 7 October 2026) Background:Nitrous oxide (N₂O) is widely used for inhalation sedation[…]

Authors: Jo, Kruger and Tennant Journal ref: Jo, O., Kruger, E. and Tennant, M., 2021. Public transport access to NHS dental care in Great Britain. British dental journal, pp.1-9. Background Achieving equitable access to primary healthcare is a fundamental pillar of the National Health Service (NHS) and is influenced by a range of factors including cost,[…]

Author names: Duangsuwan J., Hansrani V., Michalakis K., Jurasic M.M., Kaye E. Duangsuwan J, Hansrani V, Michalakis K, Jurasic MM, Kaye E. Impact of educational level on tooth loss and edentulism: a systematic review. Br Dent J. 2026 Feb 6.  doi: 10.1038/s41415-025-9197-y Background Tooth loss is a major public health concern, with an estimated worldwide[…]

Author names: K. Bogdanska, M. Kubik, M. Mazur, A. Dudek, W. Szkudlarek, A. Bogdański, M. Bursy,J. Linkiewicz, A. Bogdanska Journal Reference: Bogdanska, K., Kubik, M., Mazur, M. et al. (2025) Oral Health Consequences ofSmokeless Tobacco Use: A Narrative Review. Cureus, 17(9), e92625.doi:10.7759/cureus.92625 BackgroundSmokeless tobacco (SLT), including snus, snuff and chewing tobacco (e.g., gutka andbetel quid[…]

Authors – Elena M. Popa , Marcela Buchtova and Abigail S. Tucker Reference – Popa, E.M., Buchtova, M. and Tucker, A.S., 2019. Revitalising the rudimentary replacement dentition in the mouse. Development, 146(3), p.dev171363. BackgroundMost mammals develop two sets of teeth (deciduous and permanent), a condition known as diphyodonty. In contrast, mice are monophyodont and only[…]

Authors:Najwane Said-Sadier, Batoul Sayegh, Raymond Farah, Linda Abou Abbas, Rania Dweik,Norina Tang, David M Ojcius Journal Reference:Said-Sadier, N., Sayegh, B., Farah, R., Abbas, L.A., Dweik, R., Tang, N. and Ojcius, D.M., 2023. Association between periodontal disease and cognitive impairment in adults.International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(6), p.4707. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20064707 Background:   Periodontal disease[…]

O’Driscoll, J. and McIntyre, G. (2026) ‘Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists: a review ofthe literature from a dental perspective’, British Dental Journal, 240(3), pp. 144–148.Available at: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-025-9345-4 BackgroundGLP-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) and tirzepatide(Mounjaro), are rapidly increasing in use for the management of obesity and type 2diabetes. While their medical benefits are well established, their[…]

Research at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry covers a range of advanced dental topics, focusing on innovative materials, bioactive treatments, and clinical applications. Key areas of research include: Calcium Phosphate Coatings on 3D-Printed Titanium: This study investigates the use of calcium phosphate (CaP) coatings, such as brushite and monetite, to enhance[…]