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‘Prevention will always be better than a cure’ to tackle smoking in the UK, says minister

Smoking survivors and bereaved families heard from the minister for public health on the government’s plans to create a smokefree country at the inaugural meeting of the recently formed All Party...

Alcohol and tobacco

Patients with ADHD often suffer with worse oral health, says study

Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at a greater risk of having poor oral health, according to a report released by the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.

Special care dentistry

Dentist and past president of cancer charity dies

The Mouth Cancer Foundation has announced the passing of its past president and dentist, Philip Lewis, a distinguished figure in dentistry who raised awareness for head and neck cancers.

People profiles

Government announces reforms to employment rights in the UK

Ministers have unveiled the Employment Rights Bill to help deliver economic security and growth to businesses, workers and communities across the UK.

Employment issues

Dental health kits for schools in oral health collaboration

Thousands of school children will receive free dental health kits, as part of a partnership between Asda and Colgate.

Children's dentistry

Can a sweet tooth contribute to depression and diabetes?

People with a preference for sweets are at a higher risk of developing depression, diabetes, and suffering a stroke, according to research from the University of Surrey.

Diet and nutrition

Thousands of children in Bath and Somerset go without dental treatment

In Bath and North East Somerset, 14,159 children have not been seen by an NHS dentist in the past year, according to House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats and the...

Children's dentistry

Smokeless tobacco products linked to a third of oral cancers worldwide

Smokeless tobacco, also called areca nut, has been attributed to an increased risk of developing oral cancer in a study published in The Lancet Oncology.

Alcohol and tobacco

Smokers in Liverpool encouraged to quit with ‘Stoptober’ campaign

Smokers in Liverpool have been encouraged to quit for ‘Stoptober’ as data shows the city’s residents are kicking the habit in record numbers.

Alcohol and tobacco

Smoking service set to support Wigan residents quit

An updated stop-smoking team is set to help Wigan borough residents quit during ‘Stoptober’ and beyond.

Alcohol and tobacco

Water fluoridation is less effective than in the past, study reveals

The dental health benefits of adding fluoride to drinking water may be less now than before fluoride toothpaste was widely available, according to an updated Cochrane review.

Fluoride varnish

NHS dental patients consider going private for better access to care

Six in ten (61 per cent) NHS dental patients would consider paying for private dental care, according to Denplan’s Oral Health Survey 2024. The top reason was faster treatment access (39 per cent).

Patient education