Dentures inspired by nature developed
Scientists have harnessed the power of nature by mimicking octopus suckers to help dentures stick to the mouth.
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GDC publishes outcome report
GDC publishes outcome report
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published the outcome report following its ...
Changes in health indicators
Changes in preconception health indicators revealed
A study that looked at preconception health across three generations in the UK ...
Halitosis treatment uncovered
Halitosis can be treated with photodynamic therapy, study reveals
A study has revealed that antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in which blue ...
Smoking services funding
Smoking cessation services face funding uncertainty, survey reveals
An annual survey has found a record expansion in local authority-run stop ...
Dental team raises awareness
Dental care provider teams up with oral health charities
To raise awareness of mouth cancer, Smile Together partnered with the Oral ...
Regulation improvement for GDC
GDC marks regulation improvement
The General Dental Council (GDC) has met 16 out of 18 Standards of Good ...
Oral health scheme in schools
Oral health scheme benefits hundreds of school children
A supervised toothbrushing scheme has helped more than 1,500 children in ...
Single-use vape ban
Welsh government bans single-use vapes
A vote has been passed in the Senedd to introduce regulations to prohibit the ...
Toothbrush designed to improve oral health in elderly people
Toothbrush for older people
A dentist has designed an innovative toothbrush to aid older people's oral health and quality of life.
Sugary drinks increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
Sugary drinks bad for health
Scientists have revealed that drinking sweetened beverages raises your risk of stroke, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation.
Demand for orthodontic treatment continues to rise
Orthodontic treatment demand
A survey looking at orthodontic trends in the UK has shown a rise in demand for tooth straightening from adults.
Young vapers encouraged to quit through coaching
Intervention helps vapers quit
Coaching over the phone helped almost half of young people who vape ditch the habit, according to a study. Researchers said this could potentially improve their health and decrease the likelihood of transitioning to cigarettes.
Lanarkshire sees significant improvement in children’s oral health
Decrease in dental decay
The oral health of children across Lanarkshire has improved, with the percentage of children with no obvious dental decay increasing.
Head and neck cancer research survey launched
Head and neck cancer survey
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 within the male population.
Supervised toothbrushing promoted in collaborative video
Supervised toothbrushing video
Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) has collaborated with Boston College to promote its supervised toothbrushing programme within primary schools. The initiative teaches children the importance of proper oral hygiene and helps develop good dental habits.
Periodontist launches book on periodontal care
Periodontal care book launched
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 practitioners approach periodontology in general practice.
GDC publishes new guidance on reporting matters
Guidance on reporting matters
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its new ‘Guidance on reporting matters to the GDC’, consolidating reporting requirements for dental professionals into a single document.
Junk food advertising restrictions confirmed
Junk food advertising ban
Children will no longer be exposed to TV adverts for unhealthy food products as the new law confirms the details of advertising restrictions.
GDC makes remote hearings permanent
Remote hearings made permanent
The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced that professional online hearings will be made permanent following a public consultation.
