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Dentures inspired by nature

Scientists have harnessed the power of nature by mimicking octopus suckers to help dentures stick to the mouth.

GDC publishes outcome report

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published the outcome report following its consultation on proposed amendments to the Specialist List Assessed Applications (SLAA) routes.

A study that looked at preconception health across three generations in the UK has found that some unhealthy behaviours such as smoking and soft drink consumption have decreased over time, while rates of obesity have increased.

Halitosis treatment uncovered

A study has revealed that antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in which blue light targets annatto colorant is an effective option for treatment of halitosis in mouth-breathing children.

Smoking services funding

An annual survey has found a record expansion in local authority-run stop smoking services following major investment.

Gap in dental workforce

The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has highlighted the significant gap in the dental workforce, as it awaits the government and the Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) action plan to deliver on their election manifesto pledges for NHS dentistry.

Dental team raises awareness

To raise awareness of mouth cancer, Smile Together partnered with the Oral Health Foundation and the Mouth Cancer Foundation in November 2024, as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month.

Regulation improvement for GDC

The General Dental Council (GDC) has met 16 out of 18 Standards of Good Regulation for 2023/24, according to the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) annual review.

Oral health scheme in schools

A supervised toothbrushing scheme has helped more than 1,500 children in Swindon’s most deprived areas to develop vital oral hygiene skills and routines.

Toothbrush for older people

A dentist has designed an innovative toothbrush to aid older people's oral health and quality of life.

Peri-implantitis biomarkers

Researchers have identified genes that are overexpressed in peri-implantitis (PI), which could help in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

Single-use vape ban

A vote has been passed in the Senedd to introduce regulations to prohibit the supply of single-use vapes in Wales.

Sugary drinks bad for health

Scientists have revealed that drinking sweetened beverages raises your risk of stroke, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation.

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.