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Head and neck cancer diagnosis

Researchers have developed imaging technology to create an individualised 'fingerprint’ that can be used to assess the prognosis and treatment response to head and neck cancers.

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Dental provider hosts awards

Mydentist hosted its annual 2024 Excellence Awards in recognition of the hard work and dedication of its colleagues across the organisation on October 18, 2024.

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Accessible toothbrushes

Ordo has launched a range of accessible toothbrush handle adaptors, specifically designed to help those with dexterity challenges such as arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Open letter addresses smoking

In an open letter published by The BMJ, health professionals have warned that unless smoking is addressed, there is no prospect of delivering on Labour’s manifesto commitment to halve the gap in healthy life expectancy between the richest and poorest regions.

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Oral health survey published

Research has revealed that half (50 per cent) of parents haven’t taken their children to the dentist by the time they are three years old, despite official guidance recommending they are taken when their first milk teeth appear.

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Workers lack healthcare

A report published by the Royal Society for Public Health Nearly has found that half (47 per cent) of the UK workforce does not have access to essential health support, such as routine health checks or flu vaccinations.

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GDC announces ARF fee freeze

The General Dental Council (GDC) has reviewed its three-year plan and opted to maintain the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) at the same level as in 2024. The ARF for 2025 will be £621 for dentists and £96 for dental care professionals. 

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Disposable vapes to be banned

Health, waste and enforcement organisations have welcomed the government’s decision to proceed with a ban on the sale of disposable vapes from the June 1, 2025.

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1 in 10 school pupils vape

A quarter of 11 to 15-year-olds have tried vaping and nearly one in 10 (nine per cent) do it frequently, according to research published by the NHS.

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Council's stop smoking scheme

The City of York council has launched a nationwide campaign, ‘Swap 2 Stop’, to help encourage smokers to make the switch from smoking to vaping to improve their health.

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Sexual misconduct framework

Dental Protection has welcomed steps taken by NHS England to ensure sexual misconduct in the workplace is recognised, reported and acted on, and that staff affected feel supported.

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Society partners with charity

A strong link between teeth and bullying has been revealed by the British Orthodontic Society (BOS) at The British Orthodontic Conference (BOC) in Birmingham in October 2024.