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Vapes found to contain spice

A test of hundreds of confiscated vapes in 38 schools across England has revealed that one in six (16.6 per cent) vapes contained spice.

HR fail to address bullying

Employees have little trust in human resources departments to deal fairly and effectively with workplace bullying, according to a study published in the Journal of Business Ethics.

Updated orthodontic technology

A hospital charity has funded new high-tech equipment for the orthodontic team to provide enhanced care and a better experience for their patients.

Dental reforms are urgent

Following a debate in the House of Commons, Wes Streeting, the health and social care secretary, has reiterated that he plans to deliver 700,000 urgent appointments to address dental access issues.

No 'safe' level of alcohol

A study released in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs has revealed that moderate drinking is not linked to a longer life expectancy.

Tooth removal in Swindon youth

According to a report, almost three times as many children require teeth removal in hospital in Swindon compared to other areas in the south-west.

Significant rise in vaping

The number of adults in England who have reported vaping for more than six months has increased from around one in 80 in 2013 to one in 10 in 2023, according to a new study by UCL.

Ultra-processed foods

UK adolescents get around two-thirds of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), research funded by NIHR's School for Public Health Research has revealed.

Toothbrushing vital for health

Data collected by the Oral Health Foundation (OHF) reveals over half of the adult population (54 per cent) have admitted to skipping brushing their teeth at least once a week.

Welsh MS seeks dental school

Siân Gwenllian, a north Wales member of the Senedd (MS), has commissioned a survey seeking to understand the experiences and perspectives of dental school students in Wales.

Blackpool aims to tackle decay

Data from the Local Democracy Reporting Service has revealed that nearly a third of five-year-olds in Blackpool have tooth decay.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the creation of its first Oral Health Department ahead of Paris 2024. The department will provide athletes competing at the games with more specialised medical care tailored to their performance needs.