Toothbrushing scheme launched
Over 1600 children in preschools, reception and year one classes have started brushing their teeth together every day, as part of NHS Southwest’s Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme.
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Oral health improvement paper
A white paper has been published which aims to build consensus on the policy solutions needed to establish sustainable and equitable access to dental care.
Health team raises awareness
The NHS Ayrshire and Arran’s Oral Health Improvement team has highlighted the early warning signs of mouth cancer, to raise awareness for November’s Mouth Cancer Action Month.
Christmas appeal launched
Dentaid The Dental Charity has launched its 2024 Christmas appeal, calling for support to help change lives through dental care. The charity is raising funds to ensure that rough sleepers, survivors of abuse and families living in poverty can access dental treatment throughout the winter months.
Global oral health conference
The first-ever global oral health meeting, organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO), will host delegations from over 110 countries. It aims to produce national roadmaps and negotiate a joint declaration on oral health.
Recovery plan not on track
According to a report from the National Audit Office (NAO), the dental recovery plan is unlikely to deliver an additional 1.5m treatments by March 2025.
Wellbeing initiative launched
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has launched a mental health and wellbeing initiative.
MPs to vote on smoking bill
MPs are voting on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill on November 26, 2024. The bill aims to protect future generations from “a life imprisoned by addiction”.
Dental consultation launched
A public consultation has been launched to “refine and modernise” the Oral Health National Occupational Standards (NOS) for dental nursing.
Parents missing out on support
Figures have revealed that over 6.9m families in the UK are receiving Child Benefit, but only 71 per cent of new parents claim Child Benefit for their baby in the first year. This means thousands of families may be missing out on financial support.
Oral healthcare advances
Nina Garlo examines the effectiveness of antibacterial treatment for periodontitis.
Mouth cancer charter launched
The Oral Health Foundation has launched a charter to show the necessary steps needed to reduce cases of mouth cancer and its mortality in the UK.
Dental team supports charity
The Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) team in Bedfordshire has been recognised by the Mouth Cancer Foundation for its fundraising efforts.
Oral health hub launched
Haleon has partnered with UK retailer Tesco to create a new initiative offering free oral health advice to its customers. The Haleon Oral Health Hub, being piloted in the Tesco Extra store in Cheshunt, will see a qualified oral health educator offer free advice to shoppers on how to take care of their teeth and mouth.
Mouth cancer patients' fears
Research from the Oral Health Foundation has revealed 45 per cent of mouth cancer patients cited dying as their biggest worry. The research was published as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month in November 2024.
