Scottish food skills project
Edinburgh Community Food has announced the launch of a community nutrition project focused on oral health.
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Mixed perceptions of the GDC
Most early career dental professionals hold either a positive (44 per cent) or neutral (30 per cent) perception of the General Dental Council (GDC), with dental care professionals viewing the GDC more favourably than dentists, according to a report.
Dental costs data
The Oral Health Foundation has uncovered alarming reasons behind the growing reluctance of UK adults to visit the dentist.
Vaping trends
University of East Anglia has looked into the rising trend of vape use by teenagers and young adults. The research revealed young people see smoking and vaping as interchangeable.
Oral health in asylum seekers
Swansea University is working with the University of South Wales (USW) to highlight the unique challenges asylum seekers and refugees face in maintaining good oral health and the broader implications for their overall wellbeing.
Achieving excellence
Natalie Marruci explores what a dental nurse needs to reach their career goals.
Anaesthetic stress
Anaesthetics injected into the mouth before tooth extraction in orthodontic treatment can cause children to be very stressed, found a University of Gothenburg study. The study used a sports technique to monitor stress levels in 14–16-year-olds during dental treatment.
Urgent dental centre
An urgent dental treatment centre has been opened in Darlington. The facility will provide extra appointments to ease the strain on the community's dentists.
Award for services to cancer
Dentist and past president of the Mouth Cancer Foundation, Philip Lewis, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday’s Honours List in recognition of services to oral cancer.
Gum disease and stroke link
Researchers from King’s College London and the University of Helsinki have identified a link between periodontitis (gum disease) and cryptogenic ischemic stroke, which causes a blockage in the blood vessel that supplies blood to a region of the brain.
Gum protection range
Corsodyl has launched a new Gum Strength & Protect line comprised of two toothpastes and a daily mouthwash, which are clinically proven to protect against gum problems.
Health and wellbeing event
The Dental Leadership Network (DLN) convened at Woburn House in London on June 12, 2024, to spotlight the crucial role of dental leaders in promoting health and wellbeing within the profession.
Check your CPD in time!
Dental Protection has urged dental care professionals (DCPs) to check their CPD hours ahead of time in case they need to make up any shortfall before the registration renewal deadline.
Discussing oral health
Data collected by the Oral Health Foundation shows that 93 per cent of UK adults are comfortable discussing their oral health with family and friends.
Smile confidence poll
A Forbes Health and OnePoll survey has shown that social media can negatively impact confidence in one's smile, especially among Gen Z.
