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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.

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.

‘Against the odds’ award

Lottie Simmonds, a 16-year-old from Caterham, has won an ‘Against the Odds’ award for the orthodontic treatment, which transformed the course of her life. Lottie entered the competition to celebrate her orthodontist, Georgina Cartwright, from Croydon Orthodontic Practice.

Water fluoridation essays

In a showcase of intellect and dedication, the winners of the 2023 British Fluoridation Society (BFS) Essay Prize have been announced, highlighting remarkable contributions from each category: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Dental Care Professional.

Effect of unhealthy habits

A report released on November 20, 2023, by a coalition of health charities has laid bare the £31bn productivity cost to the economy from alcohol, tobacco and unhealthy foods.