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Vapes in A&E to stop smoking

Giving out vapes in A&E can boost patients’ confidence to transition away from smoking, research has revealed.

Minister supports tobacco ban

Mike Nesbitt, health minister for Northern Ireland, has welcomed the introduction of the ‘Tobacco and Vapes Bill’.

The Oral Health Foundation has called for a government-funded campaign to raise public awareness about mouth cancer. This follows data that has highlighted a widespread lack of knowledge about the disease and its symptoms.

Wales records rise in vape use

Almost one-in-six year 11 students in Wales (15.9 per cent) are regularly using vapes, data has revealed.

App to diagnose throat cancer

A device and app are being piloted by the NHS to help offer patients the all-clear for suspected throat cancer faster.

Updates to fitness to practise

The General Dental Council (GDC) has revised its fitness to practise processes to improve timeliness in investigating clinical practise concerns.

Charities support tobacco bill

The government has been praised by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) and other leading members of the Smokefree Action Coalition for returning the historic ‘Tobacco and Vapes Bill’ to parliament.

Antibiotic overuse awareness

In recognition of World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week in November 2024, teams of dentists, NHS staff, clinicians, and vets across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West are working together to encourage young people to think about what could happen if we overuse antibiotics.

Award for early years care

The Dental Check by One Practice of the Year Award 2025 has been launched by Heidi Marshall, chair of NASDAL (National Association of Dental Accountants and Lawyers).

Tobacco bill receives support

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Smoking and Health, a cross-party group of parliamentarians who campaign on tobacco control, welcomed the return of the ‘Tobacco and Vapes Bill’ to parliament.

Text messages for oral health

Text message reminders can help to improve toothbrushing habits in teenagers, particularly those from low-income families, a study has shown.

Scammers target patients

The British Dental Association (BDA) has said the government must step up and honour its pledges to save NHS dentistry, as evidence shows scammers are targeting patients across the country desperate to access care.

BDA publishes open letter

The British Dental Association (BDA) has published an open letter to the chancellor, stressing that the government must extend the relief from National Insurance contributions offered to hospitals, to NHS primary care.

GDC publishes report

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published a report on dental professionals who have died while fitness to practise (FtP) concerns were investigated or remediated.