Imran Thalukder

BSc(Hons), BDS, MFDS(RCS Ed), Dental Core Trainee, University Dental Hospital, Cardiff

Corresponding author: mithalukder@googlemail.com

Milk Alternatives. What Advice should Dental Professionals be Giving?

Laboratory studies have shown that in the absence of saliva, cows' milk is cariogenic, with further cariogenic potential when consumed in milk with added sugars.5 Although lactose is described as a...

Should dentists be more aware of the role of dietary supplements when assessing dental caries risk?

A literature search yielded limited research in this area. However, studies by Morgan et al and Needleman et al do demonstrate a link between the ingestion of sports supplements and dental...