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Charity receives donation

It has been announced that Operation Smile is the beneficiary of a significant legacy fund donation from the European Aligner Society (EAS).

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Hidden sugars causing decay

Data released by the Oral Health Foundation has revealed alarming sugar consumption habits in the UK, sparking concern among health experts.

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'Zebra striping' on the rise

A quarter of UK drinkers are alternating between alcoholic and alcohol-free drinks when they visit pubs and bars, according to a new industry report produced by research consultancy KAM and alcohol-free beer brand, Lucky Saint.

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GDC release annual report

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its ‘Annual Report and Accounts for 2023’, highlighting a year focused on public protection.

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King's speech tackles tobacco

In the king’s speech on July 17, 2024 the government announced that the reintroduction of the ‘Tobacco and Vapes Bill’ was an early priority in the forthcoming session.

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Cumbria tackles women's health

Cumbria is a driving force for better women's health, says the NHS as it gears up for a major healthcare innovation event.

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People go without dental care

A study by Broadstone reveals that 24 per cent of patients who tried to get an NHS dental appointment in the last two years were unable to do so.

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Children with tooth decay

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have found that children living in more deprived areas are three times more likely to have severe tooth decay that requires a dental extraction in a hospital compared with children living in more affluent areas.

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Artwork celebrates 25 years

Bupa Dental Care has teamed up with Sophie Kamlish, paralympian-turned-illustrator, to create a unique illustration for its 25th anniversary.

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Orthodontic course for nurses

Miriam Moar and Ingrid Couper, NHS Shetland dental nurses, have been accepted on the NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Orthodontic Therapy Training Programme 2024/25.

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Sexual safety advice updated

There will be a new duty for employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace from October 2024.

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Pupils get dentistry expertise

​Fifty-five students have gained a taste of a career in medicine and dentistry at a medical residential at Cardiff University.

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Cancers caused by smoking

The number of cancer cases caused by smoking in the UK has reached an all time high, analysis from Cancer Research UK shows.