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.
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.
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has launched a mental health and wellbeing initiative.
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”.
A public consultation has been launched to “refine and modernise” the Oral Health National Occupational Standards (NOS) for dental nursing.
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.
Nina Garlo examines the effectiveness of antibacterial treatment for periodontitis.
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.
The Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) team in Bedfordshire has been recognised by the Mouth Cancer Foundation for its fundraising efforts.
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.
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.
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.
Transforming Plymouth Together has announced the opening of the first Hygiene Hub in the city.
The Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) has announced its next president, chair and patron.
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.
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