MPs are voting on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill on November 26, 2024. The bill aims to protect future generations from “a life imprisoned by addiction”.
Alcohol and tobacco
A public consultation has been launched to “refine and modernise” the Oral Health National Occupational Standards (NOS) for dental nursing.
Figures have revealed that over 6.9m families in the UK are receiving Child Benefit, but only 71 per cent of new parents claim Child Benefit for their baby in the first year. This means thousands of...
Communication
Nina Garlo examines the effectiveness of antibacterial treatment for periodontitis.
Periodontal therapy
The Oral Health Foundation has launched a charter to show the necessary steps needed to reduce cases of mouth cancer and its mortality in the UK.
Oral health and mouth cancer
The Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) team in Bedfordshire has been recognised by the Mouth Cancer Foundation for its fundraising efforts.
Volunteering
Haleon has partnered with UK retailer Tesco to create a new initiative offering free oral health advice to its customers. The Haleon Oral Health Hub, being piloted in the Tesco Extra store in...
Patient education
The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) has announced it seeks a dental trustee to support its historic mission to build a future Royal College of Dentistry.
Professionalism/career development
Research from the Oral Health Foundation has revealed 45 per cent of mouth cancer patients cited dying as their biggest worry. The research was published as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month in...
Oral health and mouth cancer
Transforming Plymouth Together has announced the opening of the first Hygiene Hub in the city.
Children's dentistry
The Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) has announced its next president, chair and patron.
People profiles
Data from Queen Mary University of London has been released on the high levels of sugar and calories in popular sweet snacks to mark Sugar Awareness Week from November 18 to 24, 2024.
Diet and nutrition