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Smoking cessation services face funding uncertainty, survey reveals

An annual survey has found a record expansion in local authority-run stop smoking services following major investment.

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Significant gap in dental workforce, says association

The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has highlighted the significant gap in the dental workforce, as it awaits the government and the Department of...

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Dental care provider teams up with oral health charities

To raise awareness of mouth cancer, Smile Together partnered with the Oral Health Foundation and the Mouth Cancer Foundation in November 2024, as part...

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GDC marks regulation improvement

The General Dental Council (GDC) has met 16 out of 18 Standards of Good Regulation for 2023/24, according to the Professional Standards Authority...

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Oral health scheme benefits hundreds of school children

A supervised toothbrushing scheme has helped more than 1,500 children in Swindon’s most deprived areas to develop vital oral hygiene skills and...

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Peri-implantitis biomarkers identified by researchers

Researchers have identified genes that are overexpressed in peri-implantitis (PI), which could help in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

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Toothbrush designed to improve oral health in elderly people

A dentist has designed an innovative toothbrush to aid older people's oral health and quality of life.

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Welsh government bans single-use vapes

A vote has been passed in the Senedd to introduce regulations to prohibit the supply of single-use vapes in Wales.

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Sugary drinks increase the risk of cardiovascular disease

Scientists have revealed that drinking sweetened beverages raises your risk of stroke, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation.

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Young vapers encouraged to quit through coaching

Coaching over the phone helped almost half of young people who vape ditch the habit, according to a study. Researchers said this could potentially...

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Demand for orthodontic treatment continues to rise

A survey looking at orthodontic trends in the UK has shown a rise in demand for tooth straightening from adults.

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Lanarkshire sees significant improvement in children’s oral health

The oral health of children across Lanarkshire has improved, with the percentage of children with no obvious dental decay increasing.

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Head and neck cancer research survey launched

The University of Derby has published a research survey to explore the knowledge of the role of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in head and neck cancer...

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Supervised toothbrushing promoted in collaborative video

Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) has collaborated with Boston College to promote its supervised toothbrushing programme within primary schools. The...

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Periodontist launches book on periodontal care

The Perio Handbook by Reena Wadia will be launched on December 10, 2024. It is a concise and easy-to-read guide set to transform the way dental...