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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.

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.

Restoring registration

The General Dental Council (GDC) has made it easier for dental professionals to restore their name to the registers so that they can practise in the UK.

Children's rights initiative

Launched on June 9, 2023, the British Society of Pediatric Dentistry’s (BSPD’s) new ‘Rights from the Start’ initiative will shine a spotlight on children’s and young people’s rights.

Oral health prevention report

The Oral Health Foundation is supporting the release of a landmark new report that aims to reduce the number of people suffering from tooth decay while also saving the NHS millions.

Menopause friendly award

Dental Protection – the world’s leading not-for-profit, member-owned dental defence organisation – is proud to achieve the industry-recognised Menopause Friendly Accreditation.

31 per cent of children vape

Healthwatch Blackpool has released its 2023 report collating data on the prevalence of vaping amongst children and young people in the area.

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.