More than half of smokers in England wrongly believe that vaping is more harmful or as harmful as smoking, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.
Alcohol and tobacco
Dental practices will benefit from extra cash for taking on new NHS patients from March 1, 2024, in the government and NHS’s plan to make millions more dental appointments available.
Workplace issues/your health
Primary schools and other early years settings are being asked to help Barnsley Borough Council fight against childhood tooth decay.
Children's dentistry
The total number of children, adolescents and adults worldwide living with obesity has surpassed one billion, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet. These trends, together with the...
Diet and nutrition
Parliamentarians across both houses urge the government to listen to the public and put the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to Parliament without further delay, as polling shows overwhelming support for...
Alcohol and tobacco
The Mydentist Orthodontic Centre staff in Bridgend have gathered together to celebrate the 50th service anniversary of its senior dental nurse, Norma Clements.
People profiles
A Hartlepool dentist is providing local children with free check-ups, regardless of whether they are registered with the practice or not.
Children's dentistry
A new app created by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry and Penn School of Dental Medicine uses smartphones and virtual reality to help people face their fears.
Dental phobia/anxiety
The International Dental Organisation UK (IDO UK) will formally launch in London on March 6, 2024. It aims to improve the quality of dental care and access to it and to support overseas dentists in...
Employment issues
The Spanish Society of Periodontology (SEPA) Foundation and Listerine join forces in a new initiative entitled ‘Principles for oral health’, an ambitious global agreement to promote periodontal...
Patient education
A ban on the sale and supply of single-use vapes in Scotland is due to come into effect on April 1, 2025, under proposed legislation published in February 2024.
Alcohol and tobacco
A Cambridgeshire dental practice has set forth expansion plans to take over neighbouring properties. The surgery also hopes to increase the number of dentists working there to help meet local demand.
Workplace issues/your health