The truth about amalgam
One of the critical debates at BDIA Dental Showcase 2024 focused on dental amalgam. Opinion leaders met to discuss the material's safety and the available options for clinicians.
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Oral mucosa 3D model
A study at the University of Plymouth has developed a new 3D model of the oral mucosa, the tissue lining the inside of the mouth.
South Yorkshire dental pilot
An initiative to improve access to dental services for people experiencing homelessness is being piloted in Doncaster, based on a successful pilot in West Yorkshire.
1.8m not received treatment
The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to freedom of information requests from the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
Tobacco law support
The ‘Tobacco and Vapes Bill’ published on March 20, 2024, has been supported by parliamentarians from across all major parties. They have pledged their support and polling shows voters for all major parties back raising the age of sale for tobacco by a substantial margin.
Toolkit for children in care
A practical guide for Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) offering recommendations on oral health for looked after children has just been published by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD).
Scotland on the smoking bill
Jenni Minto, Scotland’s public health minister, has welcomed the introduction of proposed legislation to ban the sale of tobacco products to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, and allow tougher measures on vaping.
Celebrity teeth whitening
365 Teeth Whitening, one of the UK’s leading experts in home teeth whitening products, has analysed Instagram and Google search engine data to identify which of the top 100 celebrities by Instagram followers generates the most interest in their teeth.
Smokefree generation bill
A new bill to protect future generations across the UK from the harmful impacts of smoking and build a better future for our children will be introduced to Parliament on March 20, 2024.
Questions on dental plan
In advance of the Health and Social Care Select Committee’s scheduled panel enquiry on March 19, 2024, the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry’s (BSPD) president, Paula Waterhouse, has written to each of the 11 committee members, including the chair, Steve Brine. She laid out questions that should be put to the panel.
Oral health survey
The Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program’s ‘Oral Health Index’, published to coincide with World Oral Health Day on March 20, 2024, shows broad public disenchantment with dental services across the country.
Blood sugar monitors
Healthcare experts have warned blood sugar monitors for people without diabetes are unnecessary and could “translate into eating disorders.”
Scrubbing up
Steven Cumper offers a handy guide to dental nursing scrubs.
Language barriers report
The Welsh Equality and Social Justice Committee said it is concerned by evidence that people from ethnic minority backgrounds continue to face worse outcomes from public sector services in Wales.
Virtual jaw tool for braces
A tool being developed by the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) and 3Shape will help orthodontists correctly fit braces onto teeth. Using artificial intelligence and virtual patients, the tool predicts how teeth will move to ensure that braces are neither too loose nor too tight.
