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Wales records rise in vape use among young people

Almost one-in-six year 11 students in Wales (15.9 per cent) are regularly using vapes, data has revealed.

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Throat cancer diagnosis streamlined with hand-held gadget

A device and app are being piloted by the NHS to help offer patients the all-clear for suspected throat cancer faster.

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GDC updates fitness to practise processes to speed up investigations

The General Dental Council (GDC) has revised its fitness to practise processes to improve timeliness in investigating clinical practise concerns.

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Tobacco ban receives support from health charities and politicians

The government has been praised by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) and other leading members of the Smokefree Action Coalition for returning the...

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Antimicrobial resistance competition launched to raise awareness

In recognition of World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week in November 2024, teams of dentists, NHS staff, clinicians, and vets across...

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Dental award for practice who encourages early years care

The Dental Check by One Practice of the Year Award 2025 has been launched by Heidi Marshall, chair of NASDAL (National Association of Dental...

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Tobacco and Vapes Bill receives cross-party support

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Smoking and Health, a cross-party group of parliamentarians who campaign on tobacco control, welcomed the...

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Text messages encourage healthy oral habits among teens

Text message reminders can help to improve toothbrushing habits in teenagers, particularly those from low-income families, a study has shown.

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Scammers are targeting dental patients desperate for care, says association

The British Dental Association (BDA) has said the government must step up and honour its pledges to save NHS dentistry, as evidence shows scammers are...

Features

Choosing change

Eszter Janusek reflects on why career progression is impossible without change.

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Onwards and upwards

Philip Lewis† discusses career development opportunities for dental nurses.

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Smiles all round

Emma Scott announces an exciting new development for her charity.

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Finding ways forward

Rebecca Silver discusses maintaining positivity in a tumultuous time.

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The risks versus the benefits

Alec Hilton examines the importance of managing patients’ fluoride use.

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A stream of self-esteem

Andrew Turner explains the importance of improved self-esteem through orthodontic treatment.