July 13, 2023

New study shows that patients with type 2 diabetes who regularly...

Type 2 diabetes patients with good oral hygiene habits such as interdental cleaning  show lower blood glucose levels over 24 hours‘The relationship between interdental cleaning habits and 24-hour blood glucose fluctuations in type 2 diabetes patients’ cross-sectional study also indicates...

April 12, 2023

Eliminate pet odors at the touch of a button: Sunstar launches...

Whisper quiet and safe for pets, the QAIS-air- 04 operates 24/7 and is chemical freeDisinfect odor substances at source without filter - without waste, or the need to change filtersThe air purifier for your furry family – ‘set it and forget it’ Sunstar, a global leader in quality-of-life...

March 14, 2023

Sunstar previews GUM Playbrush at IDS

Sunstar is presenting its latest innovations to help people live longer, healthier lives including GUM Playbrush, a new and interactive toothbrush for children which pairs GUM’s oral care expertise with Playbrush’s best-in-class softwareSunstar acquired oral care start-up Playbrush GmbH in...

October 13, 2022

Largest study of its kind reveals increased risk of tooth loss due to...

Data analysis shows a significant difference in residual teeth in the over-40s upwards Cross-sectional study of over 200,000 adults confirms the higher the BMI, the greater the risk of tooth loss – especially in the over-40s Joint research study by Shiga University of Medical Science and...

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...