Primary school children vapes
A Sky News investigation revealed “15 cases” in which children aged nine or under were admitted to hospital in the last 12 months. In 2022 there were 12 cases, and only two cases in 2021.
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Healthcare boost for homeless
Hundreds of homeless people in Kent and Medway are now benefitting from essential foot and dental care, thanks to funding from NHS Charities Together’s Community Partnerships Programme.
Smokefree 2030 delayed
In a Westminster Hall debate on June 20, 2023, the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Smoking and Health called on the government to listen to the voters and make Big Tobacco pay to deliver a Smokefree 2030. Three-quarters of adults support the government’s smokefree 2030 ambition, but analysis by Cancer Research UK shows that on current trends, England won’t be smokefree until 2039.
Pregnant smoking target
Campaigners have warned that the government is on track to miss its target to reduce the number of women who smoke during pregnancy by a decade.
Lung cancer screenings
A national targeted lung cancer screening programme designed to catch cancer sooner or prevent it all together has been announced by the prime minister and secretary of state for health and social care.
Dentures and pneumonia study
Researchers from Cardiff University began by taking mouth, tongue and denture swabs from a group of patients in a hospital who had pneumonia and wore dentures. They then compared this to samples taken from denture-wearing patients in care homes who did not have pneumonia.
Festival dentistry
Festival goers have been taking advantage of Glastonbury’s medical care to get dental appointments because of access issues at home, says the charity that organises healthcare on the site.
Marketing vapes to children
England’s children’s commissioner has urged the government to crack down on the “insidious” marketing of vapes to young people.
‘The numbers don't add up’
A West Yorkshire practice has informed patients it will only be providing private care from September. The practice was one of the last providers of NHS dental care in the area.
Enhanced CPD research
Cardiff University research commissioned by the General Dental Council (GDC) has shown that while many dental professionals take a positive and proactive approach to their own learning and development, more needs to be done to ensure the full benefits of the Enhanced CPD scheme are realised.
Community protests closures
Bristol residents have come together to protest the closure of Bupa Dental Care in St Pauls. The practice is set to close on June 30 and will result in thousands of patients left without access to dental care.
Dietary restriction and gums
New research from King’s College London has emerged that shows calorie restriction (500-1300 calories per day) could be used to reduce gum disease.
Outlaw disposable vapes!
Cheshire and Merseyside public health officials have joined calls to outlaw disposable vape sales.
Bolton woman honoured
Vanita Brookes has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list for her “services to the oral health of people with disabilities.”
Plymouth dental task force
A task force is being set up to tackle Plymouth’s growing dental crisis, following a commitment from the new council administration.
