Welsh MS seeks dental school
Siân Gwenllian, a north Wales member of the Senedd (MS), has commissioned a survey seeking to understand the experiences and perspectives of dental school students in Wales.
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Blackpool aims to tackle decay
Data from the Local Democracy Reporting Service has revealed that nearly a third of five-year-olds in Blackpool have tooth decay.
Olympic dental care
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the creation of its first Oral Health Department ahead of Paris 2024. The department will provide athletes competing at the games with more specialised medical care tailored to their performance needs.
Waiting list for dental care
Hywel Dda University Health Board’s Dental Service has introduced a central waiting list for those requiring access to routine NHS dental care.
Charity receives donation
It has been announced that Operation Smile is the beneficiary of a significant legacy fund donation from the European Aligner Society (EAS).
Hidden sugars causing decay
Data released by the Oral Health Foundation has revealed alarming sugar consumption habits in the UK, sparking concern among health experts.
Alcohol and oral health risk
The Oral Health Foundation offers advice on communicating the risks to patients.
'Zebra striping' on the rise
A quarter of UK drinkers are alternating between alcoholic and alcohol-free drinks when they visit pubs and bars, according to a new industry report produced by research consultancy KAM and alcohol-free beer brand, Lucky Saint.
GDC release annual report
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its ‘Annual Report and Accounts for 2023’, highlighting a year focused on public protection.
King's speech tackles tobacco
In the king’s speech on July 17, 2024 the government announced that the reintroduction of the ‘Tobacco and Vapes Bill’ was an early priority in the forthcoming session.
Cumbria tackles women's health
Cumbria is a driving force for better women's health, says the NHS as it gears up for a major healthcare innovation event.
People go without dental care
A study by Broadstone reveals that 24 per cent of patients who tried to get an NHS dental appointment in the last two years were unable to do so.
Children with tooth decay
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have found that children living in more deprived areas are three times more likely to have severe tooth decay that requires a dental extraction in a hospital compared with children living in more affluent areas.
Artwork celebrates 25 years
Bupa Dental Care has teamed up with Sophie Kamlish, paralympian-turned-illustrator, to create a unique illustration for its 25th anniversary.
Orthodontic course for nurses
Miriam Moar and Ingrid Couper, NHS Shetland dental nurses, have been accepted on the NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Orthodontic Therapy Training Programme 2024/25.
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