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Sexual harassment survey

A quarter of healthcare workers have experienced sexually inappropriate behaviour from colleagues, but less than half felt confident enough to report it, new research shows.

The government is set to introduce a historic new law to stop children who turn 14 this year or younger from ever legally being sold cigarettes in England, in a bid to create the first ‘smokefree generation’.

Protect public health

Following plans for a phased ban on tobacco, the British Dental Association (BDA) says the government must now show the same ambition across public health, given its consistent failure to grasp the nettle on prevention in the face of deep and widening inequality.

Tooth decay graphic

On September 27, 2023 the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) launched a set of infographics to improve oral health, which has now been translated into the five languages identified by the CORE20PLUS5 CYP initiative - as targeting the most vulnerable children in the UK.

New staff member welcomed!

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has announced that Jacek (Jack) Drozdek BSc has taken over the role of IT & Communications Admin at BADN’s head office in Thornton-Cleveleys.

Staff shortages and wellbeing

Over a third, (35 per cent) of dental professionals say they are not able to take breaks during the day to eat or drink, and over half (52 per cent) say the impact of exhaustion on the delivery of quality patient care is affecting their mental health, according to a new survey.

Empowering children

Tooth decay continues to be the most common reason for hospital admissions for children aged six to 10, with a staggering 40,000 children admitted every year for dental extractions. The Keep Britain Smiling campaign, supported by The British Orthodontic Society (BOS), helps to tackle the issue head-on by empowering children to take simple steps to improve their oral hygiene.

Workforce data

The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to changes to NHS England’s workforce data collection. It has stressed that the new numbers must underpin effective strategies for easing the crisis in NHS dentistry.

Rescue plan for NHS dentistry

The British Dental Association (BDA) has urged the government to honour pledges for a rescue plan by sending its message directly to the Conservative Party Conference’s delegates.

300 UK charity dental clinics

Dentaid the Dental Charity has delivered its 300th UK clinic of 2023.

Cornwall pilot project

A collaboration between the NHS and a Cornwall dental surgery, has created a new pilot, enabling children and the most vulnerable patients to access an NHS dentist.

?Ban smoking and vaping

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two new publications, ‘Freedom from tobacco and nicotine: guide for schools’, and ‘Nicotine- and tobacco-free school toolkit’ to help protect children’s health.