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[…]
Orlando, R., Turkistani, S., Louca, C. and Machuca Vargas, C., 2026. Economic evaluation of dental prevention programmes in primary schools: a scoping review. British Dental Journal. This scoping review examines the existing evidence on the economic evaluation of school-based dental caries prevention programmes. Recognising dental caries as one of the most prevalent chronic diseases affecting[…]
Author(s): Avijit Banerjee, Zain Hameed, M. Ali Chohan, Kish Patel, Jin J. Vaghela, Fahad Sheikh, Nick Barker, Pritesh Shah & Divyash Patel Journal reference: Banerjee, ., Hameed, Z., Chohan, M. et al. Minimum intervention oral care – incentivising preventive management of high-needs/high caries-risk patients using phased courses of treatment. Br Dent J 236, 379–382 (2024).https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-024-7132-2 Aim[…]
Authors: Karsten Hollander, Inbar Eshkol-Yogev, Astrid Zech, Jacopo Buti & Ian Needleman Journal Reference (Harvard): Hollander, K., Eshkol-Yogev, I., Zech, A., Buti, J. and Needleman, I., 2026. The influence of oral health on sports performance: an interdisciplinary perspective. British Dental Journal, 240(4), pp.277–283. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-025-9348-1 Sports performance depends on many factors, including physical ability, technical skill,[…]