News

One in six Brits clean their teeth just once a day, survey reveals

Research from Currys has uncovered that people in the UK are neglecting important oral hygiene habits.

Oral health and mouth cancer

Banishing the January blues

Christmas is over, the credit card bills are coming in, it’s dark, cold and wet, summer still seems so far away, and the New Year’s resolutions are starting to slip.

Workplace issues/your health

Loo of the year awarded to Somerset dental clinic

Trust Dental, a private practice in Somerset, was awarded the best loo nationally in the healthcare sector at the 2024 National Loo of the Year Awards on January 15, 2025.

People profiles

Oral cancer linked to a common oral bacterium

Research has revealed that an imbalance in the oral microbiome, particularly through periodontal pathogens, may influence the development of oral cancer.

Oral health and mouth cancer

Millions have not seen a dentist in more than two years

Analysis of the Office for National Statistics (ONS) ‘Experiences of NHS healthcare services in England’ survey revealed a significant gap in dental care.

Communication

Norfolk summit discusses the future of dental care

Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) has delivered a talk at the Norfolk Dental Summit to highlight its oral health prevention programmes in the region.

Communication

Dental supplier supports those in need

Henry Schein UK embraced its ‘Holiday Cheer’ programme in December 2024, with team members joining forces to bring joy and help to individuals in need.

Volunteering

Society announces next president

The British Fluoridation Society (BFS) has announced the appointment of Lord Nick Markham as its new president.

Oral health and mouth cancer

Dental checks have a ‘lifesaving role’ in Scottish healthcare

Scottish Labour data has revealed that dental checks can be “lifesaving” in identifying cancer. The party has called on the Scottish National Party to ensure the checks are available to all Scottish...

Oral health and mouth cancer

Government urged to extend incentive scheme for pregnant smokers

A coalition of baby charities has welcomed findings from a study which showed that financial incentives are highly effective in helping people quit smoking during pregnancy.

Alcohol and tobacco

Antibiotic particles derived from goji berries discovered

Researchers have used goji berries to create antibacterial silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs).

Infections

Methods to quit vaping revealed

A study has suggested that varenicline, a prescription medication often used to help people stop smoking, and text message-based interventions can help people to quit vaping.

Alcohol and tobacco