Dentists warn against sweets for Halloween
2024-10-31
Trick or treat?: Children should be given stickers or playdough instead of sweets for Halloween, according to leading dentists. This evening, children across the UK
Oral health
A Workshop on Envisioning a Sustainable Virtual Oral Health Care: A Meeting Report
2024-10-28
Body Access to oral health care services is a fundamental right aiming to improve the overall health and well-being of the population.1 Despite efforts
Pub garden smoking ban dropped following backlash
2024-10-25
The government is reportedly moving away from plans to ban smoking in some open air spaces amid hospitality opposition. In August this year, leaked Whitehall
Dental crisis: the knock-on effects for mouth cancer
2024-10-24
The ongoing dental crisis in the UK has led to fears that while many patients now simply cannot get an appointment, an increasing number of
Government considering raising tax on vapes
2024-10-22
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering raising the tax on vaping products in the upcoming autumn budget. The vaping products levy was first introduced by ex-chancellor
Text message reminders improve oral health in teenagers, study finds
2024-10-21
Text message reminders can help to improve tooth brushing habits in teenagers, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Sheffield analysed the
Nearly one in 10 secondary school pupils vape, survey shows
2024-10-18
New data from NHS England has revealed that almost one in 10 (9%) secondary school children vape regularly. In addition, a quarter of children aged
Diet Coke is eroding your enamel – here’s how
2024-10-17
Sona Khan discusses how Diet Coke impacts dental enamel and why dental professionals should be concerned about the popular soft drink. What is dental erosion?
Smoking rates of young adults in steep decline
2024-10-03
New data has shown a steep decline in the smoking rates of young adults in the UK over the past decade, while vaping continues to
Calls for action on ‘national embarrassment’ of children’s oral health
2024-09-16
‘Urgent action is needed’: a new report has laid out a strategy for the government to improve children’s oral health as research demonstrates high levels
American Heart Association invites dentists to join Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts initiative
2024-08-30
Join the American Heart Association for an informational session Sept. 5 to learn how to get involved in a new effort aimed at improving heart
Smoking could be banned in pub gardens and outside restaurants
2024-08-30
The government is considering banning smoking in a number of open-air spaces, according to leaked Whitehall documents. This includes pub gardens and outside restaurants, hospitals,
