GDC and surveillance guidance
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its revised Covert Surveillance guidance.
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The menopause and brain health
A study has explored the effect of various menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes, on memory, attention, language, and executive function.
Alcohol in the workplace
The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) has launched a resource to support the development of alcohol workplace policies and tools for managers.
Cigarettes replaced by vapes
Figures from SmokeFree Hull show 24 per cent of people who successfully stopped smoking with them between April 2023 and March 2024 used a vape to help quit.
Vapes aid in quitting smoking
Data from the health charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has found that vapes have been the most popular aid to quitting among those who have successfully stopped smoking between 2019 and 2024.
Increase in sugary drinks
A study has estimated that at least 10 per cent of youth worldwide consume more than seven servings of sugary drinks per week.
Saliva identifies infections
A saliva test can more accurately indicate the severity of recurrent respiratory infections in children than standard blood tests, researchers have found.
Smoking and vaping together
A study has revealed that people who both vape and smoke are four times more likely to develop lung cancer than people who just smoke. The findings were consistent across gender and race.
GDC respond to civil disorder
The General Dental Council (GDC) have released a statement condemning the civil disorder in the UK.
Dental nurse volunteers
Jill Fogg, a dental nurse who works at a Liverpool practice, has been invited by a dental charity to join its outreach training programme in Tanzania, Africa.
National riots are condemned
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has announced its support of the Diversity in Dentistry Action Group’s (DDAG) statement condemning the recent riots and disorder fuelled by racism and islamophobia across the country.
Dental charity launches appeal
Dental charity, Bridge2Aid, has reached a remarkable milestone in 2024, as it celebrates 20 years since its first ‘Dental Volunteer Programme’ in Tanzania.
Menopause initiative launched
GenM, the menopause partner for brands and home of the MTick, has partnered with Morrisons, to launch menopause-friendly areas in selected stores.
Ultra-processed baby foods
A report released in June 2024, by First Steps Nutrition Trust, has exposed how ultra-processed foods (UPF) exist across all product categories on the baby food aisle, and among many foods marketed specifically at pre-school children.
Dementia sufferers oral health
Experts have produced easy to read and free resources to improve mouth and dental care for people living with dementia at home after a study found it is a neglected area.
