Katherine Mallett speaks with Jennifer Sprinks about her new children’s book promoting oral health.
People profiles
Rick Farrell emphasises the importance of excellent communication.
Workplace issues/your health
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published the findings from its Stakeholder Survey 2023. It has shown the progress made in recent years, as well as areas where further improvements are needed to...
GDC
A study published in The Journal of Nutrition found that substituting refined sugars for two tablespoons of pure maple syrup reduces several cardiometabolic risk factors in humans.
Diet and nutrition
Thousands of children across Cheshire and Merseyside have received free dental care packs to help prevent tooth decay.
Children's dentistry
Over 1600 children in preschools, reception and year one classes have started brushing their teeth together every day, as part of NHS Southwest’s Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme.
Children's dentistry
A white paper has been published which aims to build consensus on the policy solutions needed to establish sustainable and equitable access to dental care.
Workplace issues/your health
The NHS Ayrshire and Arran’s Oral Health Improvement team has highlighted the early warning signs of mouth cancer, to raise awareness for November’s Mouth Cancer Action Month.
Oral health and mouth cancer
Dentaid The Dental Charity has launched its 2024 Christmas appeal, calling for support to help change lives through dental care. The charity is raising funds to ensure that rough sleepers, survivors...
Volunteering
The first-ever global oral health meeting, organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO), will host delegations from over 110 countries. It aims to produce national roadmaps and negotiate a joint...
Communication
According to a report from the National Audit Office (NAO), the dental recovery plan is unlikely to deliver an additional 1.5m treatments by March 2025.
Communication/patient education
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has launched a mental health and wellbeing initiative.
Workplace issues/your health