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Community clinic visit

Community Dental Services CIC (CDS), a community dental provider, has welcomed representatives from the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) to the Dental Care Centre, Bedford.

5m calls to helpline

Over the last five years, just shy of 4.8m calls were made to 111 about dental problems. Many people who ring 111 call with issues that are classified by the NHS as “urgent”, like severe dental pain.

Smoke free economy

Making England completely smoke-free could free up £10.9bn and provide substantial benefits to local economies, a study has shown.

Women's health director

The NHS has appointed Sue Mann, a consultant and lead for women’s health in City and Hackney, North East London, as its first-ever national clinical director for women’s health.

Sarah’s shave

A dental nurse has announced plans to shave her hair off to support her loved ones affected by cancer.

Bowel cancer growth

A study published in Nature suggests that a subtype of Fusobacterium nucleatum underlies colorectal cancer growth in humans and could be useful in screening and treatments.

Mark Fryer, leader of Cumberland Council, has expressed deep concern following the announcement that a dental practice in Cockermouth will cease to provide NHS treatments, further reducing the already scarce availability of NHS dentistry in the area.

Dentistry in rural communities

Audience members have complained about a BBC Countryfile segment on the lack of access to NHS dentistry for people in rural communities. The BBC has released a statement in response.

Norfolk patient poll

Healthwatch Norfolk is ensuring the issue of lack of NHS care remains in the forefront of decision-makers minds with a campaign for the rest of 2024.

Norfolk dental access

A Healthwatch Norfolk survey has shown local residents are still struggling to access NHS dental care. The research shows practices accepting NHS patients have thousands of people on their waiting lists.

Social media and smoking

Time spent on social media was associated with an increased risk of cigarette and e-cigarette use in teenagers, according to University of Glasgow research.

Carving out your career path

Emma Wilson offers some tips for a successful start in dentistry.

Antiseptics in oral hygiene

An international summit of experts, held in Madrid, has presented practical recommendations and indications for the use of antiseptics. The panel has also highlighted the solid scientific evidence currently available.

£23m quit smoking fund

Hampshire County Council has said up to £23m will be spent from April 2025 over the following seven years to support smokers to quit. The council also aims to help stop people from taking up the habit in the first place.