Abra Health Group has launched The Dental Bank in Connecticut. The pilot offers free oral health supplies and screenings while connecting families with affordable dental care.
Second-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery students from Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine reportedly screened children at Army Public School, Malir Cantt, on October 7. Independent confirmation of the programme and its results was not found.
The General Council of Dentists of Spain says mental health disorders and poor oral health can reinforce each other, calling for coordinated care and practical prevention.
Childsmile is marking two decades of supervised toothbrushing and fluoride varnish as NHS Western Isles brings its child-friendly approach to families across the islands.
Dry mouth and burning can accompany perimenopause and menopause. Persistent ulcers, lumps or suspicious patches still require proper assessment.
A Frontiers in Oral Health article links screen exposure with disrupted sleep and oral hygiene routines. The evidence points to a connected risk pattern, while warning that screen time alone does not prove tooth decay.
The RCP's Future Healthcare Journal says doctors should assess oral health as part of routine care, citing links to wider disease and unequal access to NHS dentistry.
WHO has updated its oral health survey module so countries can measure dental disease and access to care through national health surveillance systems.
A 2025 study found that lactonase enzymes can disrupt bacterial communication and shift dental plaque toward species linked with oral health. The method has not yet been tested in patients.
Delta Dental's 2026 survey reports higher rates of daily brushing, flossing, preventive dental visits, and children's oral-care routines. Replacing toothbrushes on schedule remains a weak spot.
Institutos Odontológicos is taking part in the Barcelona Women's Race, according to the announcement, with a message about oral health and support for campaigns against cancer and gender violence.
Mette Glavind Bülow Pedersen and Fernando Valentim Bitencourt each received a DKK 100,000 award for research on metabolism, oral health and diabetes.
A study of 130 non-smokers found that questionnaires can estimate moderate oral health problems but consistently miss the people with the most severe impairment.
The 2026 GUM/RDH Award of Distinction recognises six dental hygienists whose work advances prevention, education, access, compassionate care and the profession's future. Independent confirmation of the awards and recipient biographies remains limited.
Dental hygiene now reaches beyond the cleaning appointment. Hygienists are linking risk checks, prevention, technology, records and patient communication to measurable care.
Ireland's Department of Health is set to receive more than €29bn in 2027. The plan increases support for care at home, older people's services, children's dental care, mental health and GP reform.
Research into mouth breathing, tongue posture and swallowing patterns is prompting earlier checks for children and growing interest in preventive orthodontic care across Ireland.
Only 24.7% of physicians in a Saudi Arabian survey routinely assessed oral health during COPD care. Limited training time and unclear responsibility were among the main barriers.
WHO has revised its oral health module for STEPS surveys. The new version simplifies data collection and clinical checks so countries can track oral disease within national NCD monitoring.
The Town of Perth has proclaimed October 10, 2026, as National Dental Care Day. The declaration puts preventive care, oral health education and fair access to dental services in the spotlight.
Nicotine pouch use is becoming a routine dental-history issue as localized recession and tissue changes emerge at habitual placement sites. New regulatory and clinical findings add to the case for careful monitoring.
A reported $20.6 million NIH grant is backing UCLA research into the human virome and its possible role in oral disease prediction, prevention and precision dentistry. The grant's details could not be independently verified in the available public records.
A study of 30 Japanese adults with hemophilia found early-stage periodontitis and raised oral bacterial counts across the group. HIV status did not produce significant differences in the oral measures researchers recorded.
A supervised toothbrushing service launched on 1 October 2026 in selected schools and nurseries across West Northamptonshire. The scheme combines brushing sessions, oral-health lessons and free toothbrush and toothpaste packs for some families.
A Texas Tech programme found diabetes risk in roughly 40% of screened dental patients in El Paso. All 71 patients with prediabetes or diabetes results were referred to primary care.
Universidad de Mendoza is marking Dentist's Day on October 3 by recognising the clinical care, teaching, research and prevention work that supports oral and overall health across Latin America.
Bleeding gums and loose teeth are not a normal part of ageing. Dr Prameetha George Ittycheria explains why brushing alone may miss plaque and how older adults can protect their oral health.
Dr. Cherae M. Farmer-Dixon connects preventive dental care with wider health risks and points to access barriers affecting Black communities.
Dr. Kaynat Gilani describes a prevention-led approach that combines early diagnosis, prosthodontics and patient involvement. Independent searches did not verify her biography, Designer Dental's status or the professional achievements attributed to her.
Vandana Chamaria has joined Haleon as Head of Oral Health for South Asia after more than 23 years in marketing, business strategy and brand building.
