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Ask the Dentist: NHS dentistry needs urgent surgery
NHS dentistry has run out of road, according to the British Dental Association Northern Ireland.
Dental check-ups on the frontline of complete healthcare
DENTISTS are no longer the shunned weird cousins at the medics' wedding, who are relegated to the outermost table nestled beside the toilets.
Expert help for A-level students applying to university to study dentistry
Many moons ago getting into university to study dentistry was considerably more relaxed and consisted of an interview where, when you answered positively to, "Are there any dentists in your family?", you got in.
Have scientists discovered the perfect way to repair rotten teeth?
It's a 'spill your tea' moment – and you didn't even feel a thing.
Beware of exploding teeth – why flying could make your fillings go pop
"Can your teeth explode when flying?" my teenage son inquired hopefully as we boarded the plane for our summer hols this year.
Looking after your gums can help slow down your brain's ageing
As we age, getting used to things shrinking, shrivelling and degenerating is on the cards, however distasteful that may sound.
Chewing gum, fluoride in our water supply and supervising children brushing their teeth key to cutting decay
Three preventative interventions could reduce unnecessary trips to the dentist, saving patients almost £100 million annually and NHS dentistry £51m each year, while freeing up capacity to deliver up to 8.
What is cleft lip and palate, and how is it treated?
What do Richard Hammond, Andy Garcia, Tom Selleck, and Joaquin Phoenix all have in common? They were all born with a cleft lip or palate.
Is your bad breath killing you?
When your gums are bleeding and nasty whiffs are steaming from your mouth, these are not only symptoms of gum disease but also a signal that your heart is under attack.
As Love Island boosts searches for 'Turkey teeth', dentist warns of the lifetime dangers of the procedure
The power of TV uncoiled its mighty tentacles last week when Love Island contestant, Jess Harding, professed that her perfect hunk of love would sport 'Turkey teeth'; that same night, Google searches for 'Turkey teeth' went through the roof, rising 10,000 per cent.