Alcohol is the most commonly used substance, while vaping is now more common than cigarette smoking among young people, according to a new WHO/Europe report coordinated by researchers at the...
Children's dentistry
An award-winning Wiltshire practice run by three sisters has marked a decade of providing quality dental care at the “heart of the village”.
Professionalism/career development
Public health experts are calling for a ban on alcohol industry-funded education programmes in UK universities and schools, which they say normalise drinking and downplay the long-term health risks of...
Alcohol and tobacco
Clementine Rees Brown, editor of the Dental Nursing Journal, will walk 10 km in September to support the Mouth Cancer Foundation.
Volunteering
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published the findings from research designed to help it unlock the potential of GDC fitness to practise data.
GDC
Photographer Rankin is leading a campaign with Aquafresh to help British children smile confidently.
Children's dentistry
Smoking among women under 45 from more advantaged social groups in England appears to have increased over the past decade, according to a study by University College London (UCL) researchers.
Alcohol and tobacco
Dental nursing is 99 per cent female – and dentistry overall is now more than 50 per cent female - so childcare is a big consideration for working families in dentistry.
Workplace issues/your health
Research shows that patients referred to the NHS’ Digital Weight Management Programme lose, on average, over eight pounds in just 12 weeks.
Diet and nutrition
Rafina O’Brien, a dental hygienist from Yeovil, will be running an incredible 300km over three events during the summer of 2024 in support of Dentaid The Dental Charity.
People profiles
Following an open recruitment process, NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care has announced Jason Wong's appointment as chief dental officer for England.
People profiles
Shauna Carter, a mother of three, has written a book to help teach children positive oral health habits and routines.
Children's dentistry