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Oral cancer treatment

LightOx, a Newcastle-based drug development company, has received an initial £400k investment from Northstar Ventures to help develop its product to revolutionise oral cancer treatment.

Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council have secured £100,000 of ring-fenced funding from NHS England to buy and distribute toothbrushing packs to foodbanks and other organisations in the community that provide support for vulnerable people and families.

Vapes could save the NHS £518m

Research from Brunel University London has revealed how switching smokers could help save the NHS millions.

Recycling program

An Exmouth practice has launched a toothbrush recycling point in an effort to be more environmentally friendly.

HPV vaccination report

The Oral Health Foundation has welcomed a new report from the Health and Social Care Committee (HSCC) as part of its inquiry into cancer prevention.

Oral health in primary schools

Community Dental Services (CDS) CIC Essex, in partnership with Essex County Council, has been funded by Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board to establish a Peer Led Education Programme in primary schools across Colchester and Tendring to tackle tooth decay in children.

Smoking or vaping?

Earlier in 2023, the government announced a national ‘swap to stop’ campaign to offer one million smokers a free vaping starter kit, together with behavioural support, to help them quit smoking. Vaping combined with behavioural support is nearly twice as effective as medicinal nicotine replacement therapy, so this evidence-based strategy could play a significant role in delivering the government’s smokefree 2030 ambition.

North East access crisis

Experts in the North East of England have stated that there is now a "whole new generation of people who have never been to a dentist".

Dental Implants market

The dental industry has witnessed remarkable progress over the years, with continuous advancements in technology and research revolutionising oral healthcare. Among the most transformative innovations are dental implants and abutment systems. These cutting-edge solutions have become the gold standard for replacing missing teeth, offering patients a permanent and aesthetically pleasing solution to their dental woes.

Minimum Unit Pricing effect

Report concludes the Scottish Government’s alcohol policy has saved lives and cut hospital admissions.

Executive committee

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), the UK’s professional association for dental nurses, is pleased to announce that nominations have been received for the roles of president-elect 2023-24 (president 2024-26), chairman 2023-25, and treasurer 2023-25.

Global tobacco measures

A new World Health Organization (WHO) report highlights that 5.6 billion people – 71 per cent of the world’s population – are now protected with at least one best practice policy to help save lives from deadly tobacco – five times more than in 2007.

Sugar reduction technology

Nestlé has introduced a versatile and cost-effective sugar reduction technology that can be applied across different product categories, with benefits beyond sugar reduction. It can also be used to produce low-lactose and skimmed milk-based products while reducing total sugars.

Eating disorders rising

Data uncovered by Rachel de Souza, the children’s commissioner, shows urgent cases are waiting over 12 weeks for treatment.

GDC announces ORE boost

The General Dental Council (GDC) will increase the number of Part 2 sittings of the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) from three to four in 2024, after reaching an agreement with consortium partners to extend contract arrangements to March 2025. The GDC is also increasing the size of its registration casework team and the number of independent assessors to help tackle the backlog in overseas applications.