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Cancer-fighting bacteria found

Researchers at Guy’s and St Thomas’ and King’s College London have found a bacteria that is toxic for head and neck cancer and could lead to better outcomes for patients.

Organisation launch campaign

Members of the Women’s Institute (WI) have voted to support a campaign for 2024/5 to call upon the government to end the growing crisis in dental health and end the lack of access to NHS dental services.

Employee sickness cost rises

A report by IPPR, an independent charity, revealed that a rise in workplace sickness has cost UK businesses billions each year.

Concern over cost of dentistry

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published the latest research on public views and experiences of dental care in the UK, highlighting significant barriers to accessing dental services, especially within the NHS.

Dental brand receives approval

The Oral Health Foundation has announced the official accreditation of Dent & Go’s latest oral health products.

Patients in Rutland struggle

Healthwatch Rutland has highlighted delays in the creation of the local ‘Dental Access Plan', and in securing a new provider to improve appointment availability in Rutland.

Cumbria oral health project

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has introduced a scheme to look at ways to improve dental access and oral health across the region.

Supermarket awareness campaign

The NHS and Asda have teamed up to provide advice on millions of toothpaste tubes and mouthwash bottles, encouraging people to contact their GPs or dentists if they notice any potential symptoms of mouth cancer.

Letter calls for 'emergency'

Grassroots campaign, Toothless in England, has released an open letter to the UK’s health secretary. The organisation calls on the minister to declare a dental emergency and stresses the urgency of dental reforms in the UK.

Fighting antibiotic resistance

Scientists have discovered a way to control mutation rates in bacteria, paving the way for new strategies to combat antibiotic resistance.

Vapes found to contain spice

A test of hundreds of confiscated vapes in 38 schools across England has revealed that one in six (16.6 per cent) vapes contained spice.

HR fail to address bullying

Employees have little trust in human resources departments to deal fairly and effectively with workplace bullying, according to a study published in the Journal of Business Ethics.

Updated orthodontic technology

A hospital charity has funded new high-tech equipment for the orthodontic team to provide enhanced care and a better experience for their patients.

Dental reforms are urgent

Following a debate in the House of Commons, Wes Streeting, the health and social care secretary, has reiterated that he plans to deliver 700,000 urgent appointments to address dental access issues.