Community smiles
A Lincolnshire dentist has visited local businesses to encourage them to participate in National Smile Month.
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Dangerous food
As part of National Smile Month, Nigel Carter, chief executive of the Oral Health Foundation, has issued advice on what foods you might think about avoiding.
Healthier smiles
In today's health-conscious era, a healthy smile is vital. It's more than aesthetics; it's about overall health. Simple daily changes can make a big difference, says the Oral Health Foundation.
Plan to ‘end dental deserts’
Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, has announced a plan to “end dental deserts,” including an emergency scheme to guarantee children and young mothers free dental checkups on the NHS.
1,600-mile charity challenge
Residents, staff, volunteers and supporters of homelessness charity Emmaus Bristol are set to undertake a 1,600-mile challenge throughout May. The fundraiser aims to create a £5,000 dental fund.
Wales reveals its research
Public Health Wales (PHW) has announced that it will focus its research on six priority areas, coincident with the long-term ‘Research and Evaluation strategy’ it launched in 2023.
Flossing in pregnancy
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry has shown that nurse-led oral hygiene education reduces gingival inflammation in pregnant women.
Matcha mouthwash
Japanese researchers report that matcha inhibited the growth of bacteria which leads to periodontitis in a laboratory experiment.
Plymouth city clinic
A new city centre dental clinic in Plymouth is set to provide up to 3,500 appointments per year from late 2025 onwards.
Alcohol harm costs £27.4bn
Research by the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) has found alcohol harm costs England £27.4bn a year.
Northern Ireland smoke-free
Robin Swann, the health minister for Northern Ireland, has welcomed the passing of a motion to include Northern Ireland in the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Wolverhampton oral health
The City of Wolverhampton Council and The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust are delivering a series of oral health initiatives for children and young people during National Smile Month 2024.
Essex smile bright project
As part of National Smile Month (May 13 to June 13, 2024), NHS Mid and South Essex is launching a new campaign, ' Bright smiles are healthy smiles’.
World record for handwashing
De Montfort University, Leicester (DMU) is planning to make a splash on Global Handwashing Day 2024 by attempting to break the world record for the largest number of children washing their hands simultaneously.
Leadership study
A study led by academics at the University of Sussex has challenged the conventional narrative of leadership and advises those seeking to reach the top to stay humble.
