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Dental nurse joins volunteer programme in Africa

Jill Fogg, a dental nurse who works at a Liverpool practice, has been invited by a dental charity to join its outreach training programme in Tanzania,...

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National riots ‘fuelled by racism’ condemned by nursing association

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has announced its support of the Diversity in Dentistry Action Group’s (DDAG) statement condemning...

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Dental appeal launched by charity to celebrate 20 years of impact

Dental charity, Bridge2Aid, has reached a remarkable milestone in 2024, as it celebrates 20 years since its first ‘Dental Volunteer Programme’ in...

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Supermarket collaborates with menopause collective to launch new initiative

GenM, the menopause partner for brands and home of the MTick, has partnered with Morrisons, to launch menopause-friendly areas in selected stores.

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Ultra-processed foods saturate baby food market causing serious concerns

A report released in June 2024, by First Steps Nutrition Trust, has exposed how ultra-processed foods (UPF) exist across all product categories on the...

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Oral hygiene for people with dementia frequently overlooked

Experts have produced easy to read and free resources to improve mouth and dental care for people living with dementia at home after a study found it...

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Oral health charity supports the government’s pledge to tackle smoking

The Oral Health Foundation (OHF) has welcomed the government's commitment to the 'Tobacco and Vapes Bill', announced in the king's speech.

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Almost one million children have tried vaping, study reveals

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has published findings from a comprehensive survey examining the vaping behaviour of 11 to 17-year-olds in Britain....

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Eating less sugar alongside a healthy diet can decrease your biological age

Research released by the University of California, San Francisco, has found a link between following a diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals,...

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Bacteria that fights head and neck cancer identified by researchers

​Researchers at Guy’s and St Thomas’ and King’s College London have found a bacteria that is toxic for head and neck cancer and could lead to better...

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Women’s organisation launches campaign to tackle dental crisis

Members of the Women’s Institute (WI) have voted to support a campaign for 2024/5 to call upon the government to end the growing crisis in dental...

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Employee sickness cost has increased to £30bn since 2018

A report by IPPR, an independent charity, revealed that a rise in workplace sickness has cost UK businesses billions each year.

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Patients are concerned about the rising cost of dental care

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published the latest research on public views and experiences of dental care in the UK, highlighting significant...

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Oral care company receives seal of approval from dental charity

The Oral Health Foundation has announced the official accreditation of Dent & Go’s latest oral health products.

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Patients in Rutland struggle to secure NHS dental appointments

Healthwatch Rutland has highlighted delays in the creation of the local ‘Dental Access Plan', and in securing a new provider to improve appointment...