Dental brand receives approval
The Oral Health Foundation has announced the official accreditation of Dent & Go’s latest oral health products.
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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.
No 'safe' level of alcohol
A study released in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs has revealed that moderate drinking is not linked to a longer life expectancy.
Tooth removal in Swindon youth
According to a report, almost three times as many children require teeth removal in hospital in Swindon compared to other areas in the south-west.
Significant rise in vaping
The number of adults in England who have reported vaping for more than six months has increased from around one in 80 in 2013 to one in 10 in 2023, according to a new study by UCL.
Ultra-processed foods
UK adolescents get around two-thirds of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), research funded by NIHR's School for Public Health Research has revealed.
Toothbrushing vital for health
Data collected by the Oral Health Foundation (OHF) reveals over half of the adult population (54 per cent) have admitted to skipping brushing their teeth at least once a week.
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