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‘A one-size-fits-all-approach’ will not improve children’s oral health, say researchers

Up to 50 per cent of five-year-olds in England suffer from pain due to untreated tooth decay or dental caries, according to research from the...

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Dental charity launches low emission mobile unit

A solar-powered mobile dental unit has been launched by Dentaid The Dental Charity. Adding this versatile vehicle to its fleet will enable the charity...

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Oral health education delivered to 30,000 children

BrightBites and Dentaid The Dental Charity have partnered up to deliver oral health education sessions to more than 30,000 school children across the...

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Delays in mouth cancer diagnosis in Wales

People with symptoms of mouth cancer are not seeking medical advice early enough, according to a report from Public Health Wales.

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Dental education standards under review

The General Dental Council (GDC) has opened a consultation on proposed revisions to the Standards for Education. This will shape the future...

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Government urged to prioritise dentistry

Dental Protection has called on the government to prioritise access to NHS dentistry in its 10-year health plan for England.

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Health charity raises awareness of mouth cancer

Mouth cancer cases have increased by 133 per cent increase over the past two decades, according to the Oral Health Foundation.

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Dental students offered free toothbrushes by oral healthcare brand

Philips is offering a free Sonicare toothbrush to all UK dental students to help support the future of dentistry.

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Dental clinic sets up free children’s clothing rail

The Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) team in Derbyshire has set up a children’s clothes rail in the waiting area of one of its busy clinics so...

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Plymouth council sets out plan to tackle health inequalities

Organisations in Plymouth are seeking to tackle health inequalities to build on a decade of progress.

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‘Stop-smoking’ pill launched by NHS

The NHS has launched a pill aimed at helping people stop smoking. The daily pill is set to be offered to tens of thousands of smokers each year in...

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GDC looks to avoid ‘enforcement culture’ in Fitness to Practice proceedings

The General Dental Council (GDC) 's executive director of regulation has said the organisation is prioritising improvements to support the mental...

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Smoking cessation services are effective in A&E, study shows

Giving out vapes in A&E can boost patients’ confidence to transition away from smoking, research has revealed.

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Tobacco sales ban garners support from Northern Irish minister

Mike Nesbitt, health minister for Northern Ireland, has welcomed the introduction of the ‘Tobacco and Vapes Bill’.

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Charity calls for mouth cancer awareness campaign

The Oral Health Foundation has called for a government-funded campaign to raise public awareness about mouth cancer. This follows data that has...