15m school days lost
At least one-in-nine children have missed school due to dental problems, with a total of more than 15m school days missed in the past year, according to data from Denplan, part of Simplyhealth.
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Public support smokefree plan
A YouGov poll for Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) found that 67 per cent of people in England back the prime minister’s plans to create a smokefree generation by raising the age of sale so that it will never be legal to sell tobacco to anyone born after the start of 2009 (14 per cent oppose).
Smoking and oral bacteria
A study shows the effects of cigarette use and what happens when you stop.
University's £5m upgrade
The University of Portsmouth Dental Academy officially opened its refurbished facilities at a launch event on December 1, 2023.
Preventative oral care
Haleon, a world-leading consumer health company, together with the College of General Dentistry, the standard-setting professional body for dental health professionals, has launched the Dental Health Barometer, which provides deep insights into the role of preventative oral healthcare in the UK.
Nursery donates toothbrushes
North East nursery provider Rosedene Nurseries, has embarked on a dental health project after finding out that one in four children living in Teesside have decaying teeth before the age of five.
Processed food and oral cancer
Eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be associated with a higher risk of developing cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract (including the mouth, throat and oesophagus), according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Bristol and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
Wales supports tobacco refroms
Plans to phase out tobacco smoking for the next generation are overwhelmingly supported by the people of Wales, new data reveals.
UK’s oldest practice reopens
A dental practice widely acknowledged by historians and dentistry experts as being the oldest in the United Kingdom is celebrating a new chapter in its long and proud history.
Bristol practice reopens
Following a campaign by the local community, a Bristol dental surgery is set to reopen.
Underage vaping documentary
Derby City Council’s Trading Standards team are back keeping young people safe in their latest operation against sales of vapes to under 18s.
Scotland out of puff?
Alex Cole-Hamilton, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader, has said the Scottish Government are running out of puff as he revealed that the health service’s target for helping people quit smoking has been missed.
400,000 pregnant women vaping
Figures from the UK Addiction Treatment Group shared with ITV News show that 5.1m adults in the UK vape daily and, in most cases, multiple times.
We need more vape regulations
British American Tobacco (BAT), the UK’s largest listed tobacco and vaping company, has launched a multi-pronged media campaign urging new regulations be introduced so the vaping industry can fulfil its potential to make smoke-free a reality in the UK.
NHS Update November 2023
November’s ‘NHS Dentistry and Oral Health Update’ announced the publication of a new clinical standard to improve the oral health of autistic children and young people. Jason Wong, interim chief dental officer, also urged readers to engage with awareness days to improve public health.
