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.
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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.
Scotland vaping campaign
A new marketing campaign informing parents, carers and school pupils of the dangers of vaping has been launched by the Scottish Government.
4,000 teeth extracted
The British Dental Association (BDA) has said data secured by LBC underlines the case for radical and urgent action to restore NHS dentistry.
New president-elect
The Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) has announced the appointment of Clare Faulkner as president-elect.
Nurse of the year winner
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) congratulates all the winners and runners-up in the recent FMC Dental Nurse of the Year Awards – held on November 17, 2023, at the Athena in Leicester – and is delighted that two of the three winners are current BADN members.
Hospital offers free vapes
A new team will be positioned outside the entrance of Hull Royal Infirmary from November 21, 2023, offering staff and visitors who smoke and are over the age of 18 the opportunity to swap their cigarettes for a recyclable vape.
