The General Dental Council (GDC) has published the findings from its Stakeholder Survey 2023. It has shown the progress made in recent years, as well as areas where further improvements are needed to improve people’s views and experience of the GDC.
A study published in The Journal of Nutrition found that substituting refined sugars for two tablespoons of pure maple syrup reduces several cardiometabolic risk factors in humans.
Thousands of children across Cheshire and Merseyside have received free dental care packs to help prevent tooth decay.
Over 1600 children in preschools, reception and year one classes have started brushing their teeth together every day, as part of NHS Southwest’s Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme.
A white paper has been published which aims to build consensus on the policy solutions needed to establish sustainable and equitable access to dental care.
The NHS Ayrshire and Arran’s Oral Health Improvement team has highlighted the early warning signs of mouth cancer, to raise awareness for November’s Mouth Cancer Action Month.
Dentaid The Dental Charity has launched its 2024 Christmas appeal, calling for support to help change lives through dental care. The charity is raising funds to ensure that rough sleepers, survivors of abuse and families living in poverty can access dental treatment throughout the winter months.
The first-ever global oral health meeting, organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO), will host delegations from over 110 countries. It aims to produce national roadmaps and negotiate a joint declaration on oral health.
According to a report from the National Audit Office (NAO), the dental recovery plan is unlikely to deliver an additional 1.5m treatments by March 2025.
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has launched a mental health and wellbeing initiative.
MPs are voting on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill on November 26, 2024. The bill aims to protect future generations from “a life imprisoned by addiction”.
A public consultation has been launched to “refine and modernise” the Oral Health National Occupational Standards (NOS) for dental nursing.
Figures have revealed that over 6.9m families in the UK are receiving Child Benefit, but only 71 per cent of new parents claim Child Benefit for their baby in the first year. This means thousands of families may be missing out on financial support.
Nina Garlo examines the effectiveness of antibacterial treatment for periodontitis.
The Oral Health Foundation has launched a charter to show the necessary steps needed to reduce cases of mouth cancer and its mortality in the UK.
