Dental staff to help diagnose diabetes through oral health checks
Dental teams in the UK may help to detect the early signs of type-2 diabetes, as research aims to validate routine screening during oral health check-ups.
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GDC on improving dental care
GDC outlines its commitment to improving access to dental care in the UK
Tom Whiting, chief executive of the General Dental Council (GDC), said “the ...
Workplace abuse is a UK issue
Workplace abuse effects over half of dental nurses, association reveals
According to an annual report from Nurse.com, 64 per cent of general nurses in ...
Healthier chocolate developed
Can chocolate be made healthier?
Researchers at ETH Zurich have produced a healthier alternative to chocolate. ...
Dental hygienist awards
European dental hygienist award winners are announced
The Sunstar and the European Dental Hygienist Federation (EDHF) have announced ...
Tackling workplace barriers
Government must introduce legislative framework to improve workplace equity, says commission
The Workplace Equity Commission, convened by the British Chambers of Commerce ...
Vapes can help smokers quit
Vape experimentation could be vital to help people quit smoking
Experimenting with commercially available vapes could be important for some ...
Suicide prevention awareness
Government needs to commit to suicide prevention, says charity
Samaritans, a mental-health support charity, has encouraged people not to ...
Half-marathon set to inspire
National racing event set to inspire thousands to start running and get fit
According to NHS figures, national running events like the London Marathon and ...
Vaping can affect the ability to exercise efficiently, study reveals
Vapes affect exercise ability
Young people who vape perform worse than non-vapers in tests designed to measure their exercise capacity, according to a study presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Vienna, Austria.
Oral bacteria can worsen symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, study reveals
Oral bacteria causes arthritis
Periodontal disease affects the gums and tissues that surround the teeth and is one of the most prevalent dental conditions in the world. According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), almost half of UK adults have a degree of periodontitis that is irreversible.
Balancing the books
Balancing the books
Gemma Jones discusses how to best manage financial costs during training as a dental nurse.
Lobbying from health harming industries must be addressed, report claims
Report calls on MPs
Leading public health experts are calling on members of Parliament (MPs) to protect the health of their constituents and ‘wise up’ to lobbying tactics from businesses whose sales contribute to poor health. These include tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food and drinks.
Obstructive sleep apnoea can lead to chronic pain, study reveals
Obstructive sleep apnoea
Researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Centre at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) School of Dentistry have created a first-of-its-kind sleep apnoea model for studying chronic pain.
Vaping ‘epidemic’ must be addressed, says association
Vaping 'epidemic' in the UK
The British Medical Association (BMA) has called on the government to stop what it has called a “growing epidemic of vape use in the UK”.
Human mouth bacteria multiply through rare form of cell division
Bacteria in plaque
Research from the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) and ADA Forsyth has uncovered an extraordinary mechanism of cell division in Corynebacterium matruchotii, one of the most common bacteria living in dental plaque.
GDC consults on an update to judgment guidance for fitness to practice hearings
GDC consults on guidance
The General Dental Council (GDC) is consulting on proposed revisions to the decision-making guidance for practice committees, administered by the Dental Professionals Hearings Service.
Artificial intelligence ‘closes the loop’ between clinician recommendation and patient purchase
AI follow up app
Philips has partnered with FollowApp to use next-generation artificial intelligence to help dental practices follow up after treatments to check on patients and encourage positive feedback.
Replacing sugary drinks with water is essential for overall health
Water intake vital for health
Researchers have encouraged people to increase water intake and discourage sugary beverage consumption. The call follows an assessment of healthy beverage recommendations and dietary guidelines from 93 countries.
Dental society welcomes president for 2024
Society appoints president
Shannu Bhatia is set to be welcomed by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) as its president at its Annual Scientific Conference in September 2024.
