Disposable vape ban ‘may not go far enough’, says dentist
2024-01-30
The government has announced that disposable vapes will be banned to protect children’s health – but what does the dental profession think? Ella Samuel –
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Disposable vapes to be banned, government confirms
2024-01-29
Disposable vapes will be banned as part of the drive to protect children’s health, the government has confirmed. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today (29 January)
‘Huge positive implications’ – tobacco use declining worldwide
2024-01-26
With tobacco use on the decline across the globe, we hear about the significant impact this will have on the dental industry. A recent report
Ban on disposable vapes could have ‘unintended consequences’, say experts
2024-01-25
The number of adults using vapes has increased by more than 4.5% in two years, new research has found. The study was led by University
Tobacco use declining worldwide, says WHO
2024-01-17
Published today, a World Health Organization (WHO) report has found that tobacco use is declining across the globe. The findings show that one in five
Vaping restrictions introduced in Australia
2024-01-10
The Australian government has introduced a series of measures in an attempt to restrict the availability of vaping products. These guidelines, which came into affect
Make vapes prescription-only and limit to over-21s, says dentist
2023-10-26
This Stoptober, Nilesh Parmar explains why vapes are a good way to encourage heavy smokers to give up cigarettes – but need to be approached
Flavours and descriptions of vapes could be restricted
2023-10-12
The government has launched a public consultation on youth vaping in an attempt to clamp down on the promotion of e-cigarettes to children. People of
‘We will not forgive or forget’ – Shadow Health Secretary criticises vape industry
2023-10-10
Labour will ban the marketing, promotion and the sale of vapes to children, the shadow health secretary has said. Wes Streeting said Labour will ‘come
Vaping – new study to look into long-term impact of e-cigarettes
2023-10-04
Researchers are looking into the long-term impact of vaping on the cardiovascular system as part of a new study. A team at Manchester Metropolitan University
Increase smoking age by one year every year, says Rishi Sunak
2023-10-04
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering anti-smoking measures that would effectively ban the next generation from buying cigarettes. Speaking at the Conservative Party Conference, Sunak
Ban smoking and vaping in school to protect young people, says WHO
2023-09-29
The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for a ban on smoking and vaping in schools to protect young people. This week, they released two
