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Baby food sugarier than Coke

The Oral Health Foundation has called on the government to introduce greater regulations on baby food, following a BBC Panorama episode that exposed the high sugar content.

NHS prescription charge frozen

The government has announced a prescription charge freeze for the first time in three years.

UPFs and premature deaths

Research has supported the call for revised dietary guidelines and public policies to lessen the disease burden from ultraprocessed foods (UPFs).

Dentist launches kid's book

A paediatric dentist is set to launch his fourth children’s book, aimed at inspiring children to brush their teeth.

Wellbeing partnership launched

Agilio Software has partnered with Ripple Online Safety, a technology organisation specialised in classifying harmful online content, to bring a digital crisis intervention tool to healthcare professionals.

Pop-up dental clinic in Luton

A free dental pop-up has delivered oral health support to children in Luton. Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) partnered with Luton Borough Council to deliver the free pop-up dental clinic at the Park Town Family Hub.

Pill helps people quit vaping

A clinical trial has showed that a pill for adult smoking cessation can significantly help teens and young adults quit vaping.

Increase in registered DCPs

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its annual Registration Statistical Report for 2024, showing an increase in the number of dental professionals on its register.

Dental crisis impacting women

A new report has highlighted that a lack of access to NHS dental care is hitting women the hardest, deepening a gendered health crisis.

GDC sets out three-year plan

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its 2025 Costed Corporate Plan (CCP), outlining the regulator’s work programme for the next three years.

GDC appoints director

The General Dental Council (GDC) has appointed Katie Spears as its next executive director of legal and governance, following a competitive recruitment process.

Oral health report released

The SEPA Foundation, sponsored by Listerine, has announced the launch of the Principles for Oral Health Report, a global initiative aimed at simplifying evidence-based approaches to support periodontal health.

Award for innovative resource

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has announced its Outstanding Innovation Award (OIA) for 2025 has gone to Harriet McQuillan for delivering a resource folder for clinicians to support non-verbal communication.