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Maple Baked Beans

This low fat baked bean recipe is the perfect base for a hearty breakfast. Containing beans and tomatoes this recipe provides protein and vitamins to keep you going through the day. Suitable for those following vegan, cholesterol-free and gluten-free diets.

Stainless Steel Crowns (SSC)

What are stainless steel crowns? Why are stainless steel crowns used? When are stainless steel crowns used? Alternatives to stainless […]

Bone-creating protein could improve dental implant success

Using a bone-creating protein to augment the maxillary sinus could improve dental implant success, according to Georgia Health Sciences University […]

Nutrition and Dental Health

What we eat is one of the most important influences on the health of our teeth. Acidic and sugary foods promote tooth decay and erode the enamel which protects teeth, whereas dairy and other calcium rich foods help prevent tooth decay. Nutrition for dental health is always...

Oral thrush (monoliasis, oral candidiasis, OC)

Oral thrush (or oral candidiasis) is a type of thrush found in the oral cavity. It is a type of fungal (yeast) infection, caused most commonly by Candida albicans.

Hole lotta love: Sealing pits in your child’s teeth

Teeth have natural dips or grooves in them, known as pits or fissures. We know that little monsters like to […]

‘Dental’ as anything: Dental health for kids

Babies and young children naturally lose their primary teeth, but that’s no excuse for delaying good dental hygiene. Healthy children’s […]

Caffeine consumption while breastfeeding

Introduction Newborn caffeine exposure from breastfeeding Recommendations for caffeine consumption during breastfeeding Health effects for the mother of excessive caffeine […]

Decay of baby teeth may be linked to obesity, poor food choices

A preliminary study of young children undergoing treatment for cavities in their baby teeth found that nearly 28 percent had […]

Tooth Whitening: Overview

Tooth whitening is a dental procedure to bleach discoloured teeth. Although not medically indicated, many people whiten their teeth to change their appearance. There are a range of techniques that can be used at home or in a dentist’s clinic to whiten teeth. For more information...