Harms of alcohol and smoking
A study has found that one in 20 people in England smoke and drink at levels that pose a risk to health, increasing their chances of serious illness.
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NHS dental recovery plan
Published on February 7, 2024, by the NHS and the government, the NHS Dental Recovery Plan could see up to 2.5m additional appointments delivered to patients over the next 12 months. Up to 1.5m extra treatments could be delivered.
Suffolk training facilities
Three of the county’s ministers have visited the new state-of-the-art dental facilities being developed at the University of Suffolk.
Police called to manage queue
A Bristol practice opened on February 5, 2024, to hundreds of people queuing to secure NHS dental care. By midday, police officers had arrived to manage the scene.
£3.2m clinic investment
More residents in North East London will have access to free dental care, thanks to a collaboration between Barts Health NHS Trust, Queen Mary University of London and Community Health Partnerships (CHP).
‘Fill the gap’ event
Thirty cross-party MPs and peers showed their support at an event in Parliament in February 2024, hosted by the Association of Dental Groups (ADG), to discuss how the UK can ‘fill the gap’ in its dental workforce.
Public opinion on dentistry
A recent comprehensive survey of the dental industry undertaken by Frank Taylor & Associates, provided encouraging, thoughtful and realistic insight into the current state of the market, future challenges and developments.
Northern Ireland smoking data
A report published on January 30, 2024, by Northern Ireland’s Auditor General, has concluded that the health service has made significant progress in reducing smoking prevalence among the local population, but that levels remain concerningly high among some of the most vulnerable groups in society.
Ipswich practice expansion
Ipswich Borough Council has granted planning permission for a dental practice to take over the property next door.
Love your smile!
Jo Dawson asks if celebrating Valentine’s Day with patients can encourage positive behaviour change.
Rise in childhood obesity
A dramatic increase in child obesity levels during the pandemic is set to cost the UK over £8bn, according to National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) researchers.
Association responds to report
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has responded to the policy briefing on NHS dentistry published in December 2023.
A decade of smiles
In Mobberley, Love the Dentist is celebrating a milestone – 10 years of providing top-notch dental care to the community.
Nottingham oral health project
Nottingham City Council is working with Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) to launch a new oral health improvement service. The Nottingham City Oral Health Improvement Team will focus on improving oral health and reducing health inequalities across the city.
Town concerned with dentistry
Research from Bandon Dental has revealed which British town is the most concerned with dental health. The survey utilised Google search data and analysed the number of treatment searches.
