The vice president of the Irish Dental Association, Dr Anne Twomey, has recently said that the unregulated use of fortified high sugar food supplements is affecting thousands of nursing home patients in Ireland. This is often compounded by a ‘gift’ culture, where patients receive sweets or soft drinks from their visitors. You can read the full…
Could tooth repair drug replace fillings?
Scientists at Kings College London have conducted research into a chemical that could encourage cells to heal. The drug, called Tideglusib, heightens the activity of stem cells in the dental pulp. You can read the full article on the BBC website here.