Antiseptics in oral hygiene
An international summit of experts, held in Madrid, has presented practical recommendations and indications for the use of antiseptics. The panel has also highlighted the solid scientific evidence currently available.
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£23m quit smoking fund
Hampshire County Council has said up to £23m will be spent from April 2025 over the following seven years to support smokers to quit. The council also aims to help stop people from taking up the habit in the first place.
Driving your development
Harry Turner lists the top skills to embark on a dental nursing career with.
Weighing up the choices
Adam Davids reviews the link between body weight and oral health.
Vapes in A&E
Giving out free e-cigarette starter packs in hospital emergency departments to people who smoke helps more people quit – according to research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Alcohol app
A free smartphone app, Drink Less, can help people who would benefit most from reducing their alcohol consumption to do so successfully, according to a large randomised controlled trial led by UCL researchers and involving University of Bristol academics.
Antibiotic guidelines
Researchers led by the University of Sheffield are urging the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to review dental antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines to protect those at high risk of developing a serious heart infection.
Why hand hygiene matters
Jenny Nixon explains why hand hygiene remains one of the easiest but most important ways to control the spread of infections.
Fight gum disease
Could taking statins benefit your mouth in addition to your arteries? A new study conducted in cell cultures showed that cholesterol-lowering drugs help to dampen the inflammation associated with periodontal disease by altering the behaviour of macrophages, a type of immune cell.
Dental hygienists powers
The government has announced plans to give greater powers to dental therapists and hygienists following two public consultations. It says the move will help to free up access and improve patient experiences.
Plymouth patient survey
Luke Pollard has warned health ministers that “dental services in Plymouth are in decay.” The MP's survey found that 765 people in Plymouth are unable to get an appointment with an NHS dentist.
GDC update on trust
The General Dental Council (GDC) has provided an update on work underway to address concerns about the level of detail that is put into the public domain regarding serious concerns considered by an Interim Orders Committee (IOC) and to report data about the cause of death of registrants with an active fitness to practise (FtP) case. The regulator also plans to improve the FtP process to reduce the impact it can have on participants.
Water fluoridation scheme
As the government’s launch a new consultation into water fluoridation in the North East, the Oral Health Foundation is encouraging dental professionals to seize this opportunity by liaising with local MPs for further expansion of the scheme across the UK.
Lollipop for mouth cancer
Researchers from the University of Birmingham have received funding from Cancer Research UK and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to create a new ‘lollipop’ diagnostic for mouth cancer using a novel smart hydrogel.
Cornish oral health schemes
Cornwall Council, Smile Together Dental CIC and Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise have teamed up to improve the oral health of children across the county with three new programmes.
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