Pregnant smoking target
Campaigners have warned that the government is on track to miss its target to reduce the number of women who smoke during pregnancy by a decade.
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Lung cancer screenings
A national targeted lung cancer screening programme designed to catch cancer sooner or prevent it all together has been announced by the prime minister and secretary of state for health and social care.
Dentures and pneumonia study
Researchers from Cardiff University began by taking mouth, tongue and denture swabs from a group of patients in a hospital who had pneumonia and wore dentures. They then compared this to samples taken from denture-wearing patients in care homes who did not have pneumonia.
Festival dentistry
Festival goers have been taking advantage of Glastonbury’s medical care to get dental appointments because of access issues at home, says the charity that organises healthcare on the site.
Marketing vapes to children
England’s children’s commissioner has urged the government to crack down on the “insidious” marketing of vapes to young people.
‘The numbers don't add up’
A West Yorkshire practice has informed patients it will only be providing private care from September. The practice was one of the last providers of NHS dental care in the area.
Enhanced CPD research
Cardiff University research commissioned by the General Dental Council (GDC) has shown that while many dental professionals take a positive and proactive approach to their own learning and development, more needs to be done to ensure the full benefits of the Enhanced CPD scheme are realised.
Community protests closures
Bristol residents have come together to protest the closure of Bupa Dental Care in St Pauls. The practice is set to close on June 30 and will result in thousands of patients left without access to dental care.
Dietary restriction and gums
New research from King’s College London has emerged that shows calorie restriction (500-1300 calories per day) could be used to reduce gum disease.
Outlaw disposable vapes!
Cheshire and Merseyside public health officials have joined calls to outlaw disposable vape sales.
Bolton woman honoured
Vanita Brookes has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list for her “services to the oral health of people with disabilities.”
Plymouth dental task force
A task force is being set up to tackle Plymouth’s growing dental crisis, following a commitment from the new council administration.
Ban on disposable vapes!
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is urging the UK Government to implement an outright ban on disposable e-cigarette products due to their disproportionate use among children and young people and their detrimental impact on the environment.
Susceptible to vaping?
Tighter regulations and education on harms needed to discourage uptake, says The George Institute for Global Health.
Supporting children in need
Dentsply Sirona continues to partner with America’s ToothFairy to support its shared mission of increasing access to dental care for children in need.
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