Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, has announced a plan to “end dental deserts,” including an emergency scheme to guarantee children and young mothers free dental checkups on the NHS.
Communication
Residents, staff, volunteers and supporters of homelessness charity Emmaus Bristol are set to undertake a 1,600-mile challenge throughout May. The fundraiser aims to create a £5,000 dental fund.
Volunteering
Public Health Wales (PHW) has announced that it will focus its research on six priority areas, coincident with the long-term ‘Research and Evaluation strategy’ it launched in 2023.
Professionalism/career development
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry has shown that nurse-led oral hygiene education reduces gingival inflammation in pregnant women.
Oral health and mouth cancer
Japanese researchers report that matcha inhibited the growth of bacteria which leads to periodontitis in a laboratory experiment.
Periodontal therapy
A new city centre dental clinic in Plymouth is set to provide up to 3,500 appointments per year from late 2025 onwards.
Workplace issues/your health
Research by the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) has found alcohol harm costs England £27.4bn a year.
Alcohol and tobacco
Robin Swann, the health minister for Northern Ireland, has welcomed the passing of a motion to include Northern Ireland in the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Alcohol and tobacco
The City of Wolverhampton Council and The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust are delivering a series of oral health initiatives for children and young people during National Smile Month 2024.
Children's dentistry
As part of National Smile Month (May 13 to June 13, 2024), NHS Mid and South Essex is launching a new campaign, ' Bright smiles are healthy smiles’.
Children's dentistry
De Montfort University, Leicester (DMU) is planning to make a splash on Global Handwashing Day 2024 by attempting to break the world record for the largest number of children washing their hands...
Hand hygiene
A study led by academics at the University of Sussex has challenged the conventional narrative of leadership and advises those seeking to reach the top to stay humble.
Training and leadership