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Children’s doctors call for an outright ban on disposable vapes

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is urging the UK Government to implement an outright ban on disposable e-cigarette products due...

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Many young people who’ve never vaped may be susceptible to starting, study suggests

Tighter regulations and education on harms needed to discourage uptake, says The George Institute for Global Health.

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$26,000 raised to support dental care for children in need

​Dentsply Sirona continues to partner with America’s ToothFairy to support its shared mission of increasing access to dental care for children in...

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Initiative raises awareness of children’s rights

Launched on June 9, 2023, the British Society of Pediatric Dentistry’s (BSPD’s) new ‘Rights from the Start’ initiative will shine a spotlight on...

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Data reveals 31 per cent of young people vape

Healthwatch Blackpool has released its 2023 report collating data on the prevalence of vaping amongst children and young people in the area.

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Sensory-adapted dental rooms significantly reduce autistic children’s stress during dental appointments

Results of a University of South California (USC) and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) study of 162 autistic children show that Sensory Adapted...

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Teenager collapses after one puff of counterfeit vape

A Manchester headteacher has issued a warning to parents after a pupil collapsed after vaping.

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Researchers study maternal nutrition and oral health for clues to childhood tooth decay

Brenda Abu, assistant professor in RIT’s Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition and a researcher in maternal and child health, is collaborating on a...

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No more free vapes for kids

The government has announced steps to crack down on rogue firms targeting children with free samples of vapes.

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The power of football: Oral health resources for schools launched

​The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) is delighted to be collaborating with the Premier League to empower school children across England and Wales to...

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Public health expert calls for action on teen vaping

​Linda Bauld, a professor at the University of Edinburgh and a social policy advisor to the Scottish government, has urged ministers to do more to...

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Prime minister pledges to tackle vapes targeted at children

On May 25, 2023, Rishi Sunak appeared on ITV’s This Morning for a short interview. The conversation eventually turned to recent vaping headlines.