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Letter calls for dental reform

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has published an open letter to the UK’s health secretary. The society hopes the minister’s appointment will lead to dental reforms.

Smoking spurs cognitive ageing

Smoking may be among the most important lifestyle factors affecting how quickly our cognitive skills decline as we age, suggests a study led by University College London (UCL) researchers.

UK sugar tax cuts consumption

Daily sugar intake fell by around 5g in children and 11g in adults in the 12 months following the introduction of the UK’s ‘sugar tax’ in 2018, according to the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

Wolverhampton toothbrushing

Sunflowers Day Nursery in Wolverhampton has been conducting oral health sessions to help tackle the high levels of childhood decay.

GDC update specialist list

The General Dental Council (GDC) has launched a 10-week public consultation on proposed amendments to the Specialist List Assessed Application (SLAA) routes.

Pregnant smoking drop

NHS Digital data has shown that smoking rates among pregnant women have fallen to an all-time low, with the biggest drop in smoking rates since records began in 2006. The fall from 8.8 per cent in 2022/23 to 7.3 per cent in 2023/24 follows sustained investment to provide better quit support to women who smoke within their maternity care.

Cycling fundraiser

Two dental workers are set to embark on a charity cycle across East Riding, Yorkshire, in an effort to raise money to support children living in areas of social deprivation with their oral health.

WHO smoking guide

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the first-ever comprehensive set of tobacco cessation interventions and recommendations.

Roman Baths and antibiotics

A study suggests that the world-famous Roman Baths are home to a diverse range of microorganisms that could be critical in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance.

GDC policy change

The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced a change to what will be published following decisions by the Interim Orders Committee (IOC) after a review of its policy.

Workplace engagement report

Gallup’s ‘State of the Global Workplace: 2024 Report’ found that global employee engagement has stagnated and employee wellbeing has declined in 2023 after multiple years of steady gains. The company said the result is that the world’s employees continue to struggle at work and in life, which has direct consequences for organisational productivity.

Elevating your skills

Ronie Salazar details the role of educational videos in enhancing dental nursing skills.

Prescription powers

The General Dental Council (GDC) has welcomed a legislative change, effective June 26, 2024, that aims to improve direct access for patients to dental hygienists and therapists while promoting better use of the skill mix in the dental team.

2.6m alcohol deaths

A report from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that 2.6m deaths per year were attributable to alcohol consumption and 0.6m deaths to psychoactive drug use. Notably, two million of alcohol and 0.4m of drug-attributable deaths were among men.