Decline in children's health
The Food Foundation, alongside food experts and campaigners, is calling for the next government to address the decline in children’s health.
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Disabled patients resources
A series of resources have been developed to improve the oral health of individuals with special healthcare needs.
Vape flavours and quitting
A University of Bristol-led study has found restricting the choice of flavoured vapes, also known as e-cigarettes, could have an adverse effect on adults who use them to reduce or quit smoking.
Charity launches oral health
The Oral Health Foundation has launched a manifesto laying out key priorities for the next government to transform oral health across the United Kingdom.
Student research awards
The winners of the 2024 Max Horsnell Travel Award and National Student Elective prize have been announced by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD). These annual awards recognise vision and endeavour in the field of paediatric dentistry.
Scottish food skills project
Edinburgh Community Food has announced the launch of a community nutrition project focused on oral health.
Mixed perceptions of the GDC
Most early career dental professionals hold either a positive (44 per cent) or neutral (30 per cent) perception of the General Dental Council (GDC), with dental care professionals viewing the GDC more favourably than dentists, according to a report.
Dental costs data
The Oral Health Foundation has uncovered alarming reasons behind the growing reluctance of UK adults to visit the dentist.
Vaping trends
University of East Anglia has looked into the rising trend of vape use by teenagers and young adults. The research revealed young people see smoking and vaping as interchangeable.
Oral health in asylum seekers
Swansea University is working with the University of South Wales (USW) to highlight the unique challenges asylum seekers and refugees face in maintaining good oral health and the broader implications for their overall wellbeing.
Achieving excellence
Natalie Marruci explores what a dental nurse needs to reach their career goals.
Anaesthetic stress
Anaesthetics injected into the mouth before tooth extraction in orthodontic treatment can cause children to be very stressed, found a University of Gothenburg study. The study used a sports technique to monitor stress levels in 14–16-year-olds during dental treatment.
Urgent dental centre
An urgent dental treatment centre has been opened in Darlington. The facility will provide extra appointments to ease the strain on the community's dentists.
Award for services to cancer
Dentist and past president of the Mouth Cancer Foundation, Philip Lewis, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday’s Honours List in recognition of services to oral cancer.
Gum disease and stroke link
Researchers from King’s College London and the University of Helsinki have identified a link between periodontitis (gum disease) and cryptogenic ischemic stroke, which causes a blockage in the blood vessel that supplies blood to a region of the brain.
