Positive impact recognised
Cornwall-based Smile Together Dental CIC is a double-finalist in the National Dentistry Awards 2023, proudly shortlisted for both Team of the Year and Website of the Year.
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Alcohol abuse
Neil Sikka, a Bupa Dental Care dentist, shares his years of experience in handling patients facing addiction issues and provides insights into this crucial aspect of dental care.
Childhood obesity statistics
The prevalence of primary school children living with obesity continued to fall in 2022/23, after reaching the highest recorded levels during the Covid-19 pandemic, new NHS England figures show. However, obesity prevalence among year six children aged 10 to 11 remains above pre-pandemic levels.
NHS Manchester action plan
NHS Greater Manchester is launching an ambitious five-year plan to improve access to primary care services.
Dental neglect policy update
BSPD’s policy document on dental neglect in children, which was originally developed and published in 2009, has now been updated and published as an open-access paper in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry (IJPD).
Vape brand reduces teen appeal
A vape supplier has taken action to reduce its appeal to young people with packaging and flavour changes amidst government crackdowns.
Health minister questioned
In the House of Commons, Steve Barclay, the health secretary, has faced questions from multiple ministers concerning the future of NHS dentistry provisions.
County council smoking plans
Hampshire County Council has welcomed the Government’s recent announcement to create a ‘smokefree generation’ by 2040.
Alcohol consultation
Health and social care services are being urged to work together to treat those suffering from alcohol dependency as the government consults on new guidelines for the treatment of harmful drinking and alcohol dependence.
Vapes should be prescribed
In a statement to the Senedd, Mark Drakeford, Wales’s first minister, said he was “attracted” to the Australian policy of restricting vape sales to pharmacies.
Discuss measles immunisation
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has issued advice to members to open up conversations about vaccinations as reports of measles cases increase across the UK.
Back on the road!
The dental profession came together to raise thousands of pounds to help get one of Dentaid The Dental Charity’s mobile units back on the road.
Tackling youth vaping plans
The government has launched a public consultation on youth vaping as part of measures to clamp down on vapes being promoted to children.
Menopause support policy
A recent legal judgement in which an employee was awarded £65,000 compensation after an employer failed to make reasonable adjustments when her role was affected by menopause symptoms, illustrates the importance for dental practices of having a menopause policy in place for staff.
Kent charity dental unit
In partnership with Septodont, Dentaid the Dental charity's new charity dental unit is on the road in Kent, providing care for vulnerable people in the community.
