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MP meets with constituents

Preseli Pembrooke MP, Stephen Crabb, visited My Smile dental practice in Milford Haven, Wales, where he spoke to families and professionals to seek a better understanding of how the Welsh dental contact is working.

Oral health and general health

The health of your mouth might be more important than you realise and is linked to a number of other conditions around the whole body, according to the Oral Health Foundation.

Sensory-adapted dental rooms

Results of a University of South California (USC) and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) study of 162 autistic children show that Sensory Adapted Dental Environments (SADE) created more relaxed, less anxious dental care experiences.

Toothbrushing research

According to new findings from the Oral Health Foundation, more than half (51 per cent) of UK adults skip toothbrushing once a week.

Hygienist roadshow

It’s National Smile Month! So what better time to sign up for The Dental Hygienist Roadshow by Johnson & Johnson Ltd.? There are only a few dates left in the calendar, so here we find out what to expect from the remaining events.

Teenage vaping

A Manchester headteacher has issued a warning to parents after a pupil collapsed after vaping.

Considering quitting?

Dental Protection has called for radical reform to how the General Dental Council (GDC) investigates dental professionals, as new research reveals significant numbers are experiencing suicidal thoughts or quitting dentistry as a result of their investigation.

Cause of child tooth decay

Brenda Abu, assistant professor in RIT’s Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition and a researcher in maternal and child health, is collaborating on a study to investigate the Oral Microbiome in Early Infancy (OMEI) and Nutrition.

Continuing your development

Oleksandra Hapanovych outlines why continuing education and professional development is essential for dental nurses.

CDO stands down

Sara Hurley, the chief dental officer for England is standing down after eight years in the job to focus on her new roles as a non-executive director at Surrey Heartlands ICB and as an independent director at the University of Suffolk.

No more free vapes for kids

The government has announced steps to crack down on rogue firms targeting children with free samples of vapes.

Smoking complications

Dental Nursing Journal talks to Marja Juselius about the complications tobacco and nicotine can have on mouth health.

The power of football

The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) is delighted to be collaborating with the Premier League to empower school children across England and Wales to understand the benefits of good oral hygiene with a new Premier League Primary Stars education resource – ‘Taking care of our teeth’.