Smile month celebration
As part of National Smile Month, Whittington Hospital has hosted an event celebrating all aspects of dental health.
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Brushing up on oral hygiene
Children from Rooks Nest Academy in Wakefield were visited by St Michael’s Orthodontics, part of the PortmanDentex group, for a lesson all about the importance of looking after their teeth.
Great Yarmouth development
The leader of Great Yarmouth Borough Council has revealed the town's new development could provide 18,000 hours of NHS dental care.
App helps smokers quit
A study conducted at Oulu University Hospital found that using a mobile application tripled the success rate of smoking cessation compared to using written materials.
Nineth dental unit!
Dentaid The Dental Charity has announced the launch of its ninth mobile dental unit, which was made possible by a generous donation from The Health Lottery.
Armed forces support award
NHS Highland Dental Services has been crowned one of the UK’s most supportive public service employers of the Armed Forces community by the National Celebrating Forces Families Awards.
Child tobacco use
The World Health Organization (WHO) and STOP, a global tobacco industry watchdog, have released the results of their analysis of global youth nicotine addiction.
Oral health investment
A World Economic Forum report has found that investing in oral health improves overall health outcomes and economic growth.
GDC welcomes its new CEO
Tom Whiting has joined the General Dental Council (GDC) as its chief executive officer and registrar.
Tobacco phase out poll
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has published a modelling analysis by YouGov, which demonstrated majority support for phasing out the sale of tobacco in every constituency in England, Scotland and Wales.
Cancer fundraiser
A Norwich dental practice has announced it plans to hold a fundraising event to support children with cancer.
Gum disease and stroke risk
A study has revealed a connection between gum disease and a heightened risk of cryptogenic ischemic stroke (CIS), particularly among young adults with unexplained stroke causes.
Dangers of smoking
Smita Mehra outlines how tobacco affects oral health and offers tips on protecting teeth.
Equality and diversity
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published an update on its equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy. The plans will be in place until 2026.
Statistical reports for 2023
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its annual Registration and Fitness to Practise statistical reports for 2023.
