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Workplace flexibility study

Researchers observed reductions in cardiometabolic risk among employees at higher risk for cardiovascular disease whose workplaces provided them more control over their time and tasks.

The brief, jointly developed by WHO, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the University of Newcastle, unveils quitting smoking can lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by as much as 30–40 per cent.

Effect of the soft drink levy

The UK soft drinks industry levy introduced in 2018 may have reduced the number of under-18s having a tooth removed due to tooth decay by 12 per cent, suggests research published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.

Letter to the health secretary

At the start of Sugar Awareness Week (13–19 November 2023), Professor Paula Waterhouse, BSPD’s president, wrote to the new secretary of state for health and social care to congratulate her on the new position, but also asking for the government’s dental recovery plan.

Alcohol treatment boost

Local authorities across England will benefit from almost £267m of government funding next year to improve drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services.

Electric toothbrushes for kids

It may be time to go electric when it comes to kids brushing their teeth, according to new research by the Hebrew University-Hadassah Faculty of Dental Medicine.

Coffee shop sugar levy

To mark Sugar Awareness Week (November 13 -19), a survey by Action on Sugar has revealed over a third of sweet food and drink products sold in major high street coffee shops exceed an adult’s daily limit of sugar (30g for free sugars) in just one serve. The charity is calling for levies to be introduced to reduce sugar content and encourage transparent nutrition information.

King's speech

Helen Morgan, Liberal Democrat MP for North Shropshire, has criticised the government for failing to address the crisis in NHS dental care.

Aging population report

The chief medical officer’s annual report says we can improve older citizens' quality of life, and this should be a major aim of policy and medical practice.

Tooth loss and diabetes linked

A new cross-sectional study investigating the relationship between the number of teeth, self-reported gum condition and intake of food and nutrition has demonstrated that people with type 2 diabetes are more likely to lack key nutrients such as dietary fibre, vitamins, and minerals due to a decrease in the number of teeth and deterioration of the condition of their gums.

A force for good

Smile Together is proud to officially publish its 2022/2023 Social and Environmental Impact Report entitled: ‘A force for good in a changing landscape’.

Primary school dental care

NHS dental appointments will soon be offered to children at Whitleigh Primary School, thanks to the work of the Plymouth Dental Task Force.

Rising oral cancer rate

The British Dental Association (BDA) has stressed the government must act to meaningfully restore access to NHS dentistry as oral cancer rates and deaths continue to rise.

£70m to smoking services

Following King Charles III’s speech at the opening of Parliament, the government has announced a package of funding to support stop smoking services. The announcement follows the launch of a consultation on a new law which would make it illegal for children who turn 14 this year or younger ever legally to be sold cigarettes in England.

Free mouth cancer checks

With early diagnosis boosting the chances of beating mouth cancer from 50 to 90 per cent, local people across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven are being asked to check their mouths and seek advice during Mouth Cancer Action Month, November 1 – 30, 2023.