Articles, evidence and resources to help you look after your mouth.

Articles of public interest

A curated collection of articles, downloads and external resources to help the public learn more about oral health, dental hygiene and the wider links between mouth and body. Some open as PDF files; others lead to external partner sites and open in a new tab.

• Eating Well A practical guide to a balanced diet and what it means for your teeth and gums. PDF
• Il-Kura ta' Ħalqek — minn Eugenio Buttigieg Caring for your mouth — written in Maltese for a general audience. PDF
• Strong evidence that fluoride reduces dental caries Open-access summary from Evidence-Based Dentistry.
• Periodontal disease & heart health WebMD overview of the gum-heart connection.
• Concerned about skin cancer? Look here. CBS News overview of the importance of sun protection.
• Suck your baby's pacifier! MedPage Today summary of allergy-prevention research.
• Does your dentist examine you properly for oral cancer? Oral Cancer Foundation patient guide.
• Oral cancer gallery Photographic gallery of oral-cancer presentations.
• Anorexia & oral health The oral signs of anorexia and how they are managed. PDF
• The dangers of tongue piercing Risks, complications and prevention. PDF
• Videos for PSD teachers Educator's resources for Personal, Social and Career Development teachers. PDF