April 19, 2022

New periodontitis patient study finds interdental brushes and rubber...

“Our study shows that to achieve the highest standard of interdental cleaning, interdental brushes or rubber interdental picks are the most effective devices.” Filippo Graziani, Professor of Periodontology at the Unit of Dentistry and Oral surgery (Sub-Unit of Periodontology, Halitosis,...

March 22, 2022

Sunstar provides ‘Bousai’ oral care expertise, supplies and...

Sunstar's oral care expertise during disasters honed from the Bousai approach to earthquakes, typhoons and tsunamisOral hygiene persistence during crises helps prevent pneumonia and poor health, especially among older peopleSunstar pledges 100% match on employees’ donations across Europe to aid...

February 4, 2022

For 80 minutes that really count, first tackle oral health

Professional rugby players have poorer oral health than the general population, with international athletes at high risk of cavities and erosion Athlete studies prove that poor oral hygiene causes training and performance to suffer FDI Sports Dentistry Guidelines offer top tips for elite and...

February 4, 2022

Oral cancer is among the ten most common cancers worldwide

Up to 70% of oral cancers are preceded by oral lesions such as persistent red or white patches in the mouth, in particular, on the tongue, the inside of the cheeks and the mouth’s floor. Smoking and alcohol consumption are the main risk factors for oral cancer; both conditions together have a...

December 10, 2021

Largest global consumer awareness survey reveals pandemic’s impact...

15 countries surveyed across Europe, North/South America and AsiaGlobally the study found that the pandemic has had a greater toll on mental wellbeing than physical wellbeingImpact greatest amongst Italians, 39% feel mentally unhealthier compared to pre-pandemic, along with Brazilians, 37% and...

November 29, 2021

Dental insurance might be instrumental in mitigating the mortality...

The paper “The role of dental insurance in mitigating mortality among working-age U.S. adults with periodontitis” by Dr Sadiq et al. is the winner of the 2nd edition of the Perio Link Award.The Perio Link Award aims to bring scientific innovation closer to the general public by asking...

September 8, 2021

Largest worldwide consumer oral health awareness survey reveals the...

15 countries surveyed across Europe, North/South America and AsiaUK ranks best for brushing teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, 47%, followed by the US, 40%Tooth sensitivity is the top oral health problem worldwide – with Thai suffering the most, 37%Worst sweet habit – China ranks...

June 23, 2021

How oral health is key to a winning performance

Studies prove that poor oral hygiene badly impacts training and athletic performanceMaintaining a healthy mouth should be an essential part of athletes’ training programmesSome top tips to protect top athletes and amateur sportspeople’s oral health and boost performance One important area...

June 7, 2021

SUNSTAR research suggests CPC-containing mouthwash could help...

For Europe, Middle-East and Africa countries only New in vitro test results show that within 30 seconds of exposure, mouthwash containing CPC (Cetylpyridinium Chloride) reduces the SARS- CoV-2 viral load by 99.9% following ASTM International standard E1052-20 on Standard Practice to Assess the...

November 6, 2019

Sunstar & Sara Trident Emirates launch the ‘Living Healthier...

The campaign ‘Living Healthier with Diabetes’ kicks off in Dubai in November to raise awareness about the existing two-way relationship between oral health and diabetes.Periodontitis is the 6th major complication of diabetes, which in turn can deteriorate blood glucose levels and thereby...