College seeks dental trustees
The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) has announced it seeks a dental trustee to support its historic mission to build a future Royal College of Dentistry.
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Oral hygiene hub launched
Transforming Plymouth Together has announced the opening of the first Hygiene Hub in the city.
Society announces members
The Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) has announced its next president, chair and patron.
Sugar intake high in children
Data from Queen Mary University of London has been released on the high levels of sugar and calories in popular sweet snacks to mark Sugar Awareness Week from November 18 to 24, 2024.
Association welcomes president
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) announced the inauguration of Preetee Hylton as president at its Annual General Meeting on November 16, 2024.
Support for AMR awareness week
Several national dental organisations have supported the World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week (WAAW) 2024. Set up 10 years ago by the World Health Organisation, WAAW takes place every year from November 18 to 24.
Genetics impact sugar cravings
Research has revealed that people with a genetic defect in their ability to digest sucrose eat less cake, sweets and chocolate, which could hold the key to helping the wider population eat less sugar.
Health survey results released
A third of adults (34 per cent) reported difficulties when visiting the dentist, according to the Scottish Health Survey 2023. This has increased since 2019 (20 per cent) and 2021 (23 per cent), returning to a similar level to 2009 (35 per cent).
Tackling childhood tooth decay
Up to 50 per cent of five-year-olds in England suffer from pain due to untreated tooth decay or dental caries, according to research from the University of Manchester. Many of those children have to undergo dental extractions under general anaesthetic in hospitals.
Charity launches mobile unit
A solar-powered mobile dental unit has been launched by Dentaid The Dental Charity. Adding this versatile vehicle to its fleet will enable the charity to reach more new locations.
Mouth cancer diagnosis delays
People with symptoms of mouth cancer are not seeking medical advice early enough, according to a report from Public Health Wales.
School oral health sessions
BrightBites and Dentaid The Dental Charity have partnered up to deliver oral health education sessions to more than 30,000 school children across the UK.
Education standards reviewed
The General Dental Council (GDC) has opened a consultation on proposed revisions to the Standards for Education. This will shape the future requirements for all UK programmes seeking GDC registration.
Government urged to prioritise
Dental Protection has called on the government to prioritise access to NHS dentistry in its 10-year health plan for England.
Charity raises awareness
Mouth cancer cases have increased by 133 per cent increase over the past two decades, according to the Oral Health Foundation.
