Cornwall pilot project
A collaboration between the NHS and a Cornwall dental surgery, has created a new pilot, enabling children and the most vulnerable patients to access an NHS dentist.
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?Ban smoking and vaping
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two new publications, ‘Freedom from tobacco and nicotine: guide for schools’, and ‘Nicotine- and tobacco-free school toolkit’ to help protect children’s health.
Whistleblowing report
The GDC has joined eight other UK healthcare regulators in publishing an annual report on whistleblowing disclosures.
At the heart of the matter
Could oral indicators of CVD improve preventive healthcare? Micheal Sultan discusses the importance of World Heart Day.
Oral health and oral cancer
An international study has revealed strong associations between oral health and survival among people diagnosed with head and neck cancer.
24-mile hiking challenge
On September 9, 2023, team Schein members from Henry Schein Dental, Henry Schein Medical, Optident, BioHorizons Camlog, and the Henry Schein One brands Software of Excellence and Dentally, came together for a charitable outdoor challenge. Their mission was to raise £7,000 in support of health charities.
Menopause employer award
Paula Rix from the Medical Protection Society (MPS) – which Dental Protection is part of – has won the Community Award at the prestigious 2023 Menopause Friendly Employer Awards.
Positive change after quitting
Stoptober is back and calling on smokers to join the thousands of others committing to quit from October 1, 2023.
Lib Dems NHS dentistry
Over 4.4m children in England have not been seen by an NHS dentist for at least a year, shocking new figures published by the Liberal Democrats have revealed.
Tackling the obesity crisis
Former prime minister Tony Blair has urged the government to tax junk foods and tighten regulations on the food industry to tackle rising obesity.
Scotland's vape crackdown
Retailers have a key role to play in ending vape sales to children, says the Scottish Greens health spokesperson, Gillian Mackay MSP.
Giving back to the community
A private dentist practice in Walsall will give 25 free emergency slots to anyone needing dental care.
?Further salt and sugar levies
Two million cases of disease over 25 years could be prevented if the Government were to introduce an industry-wide levy on salt and sugar, according to modelling commissioned by the new 'Recipe for Change' campaign coalition of health and food organisations.
Stop smoking roadshow
The Health Trainer team is getting out into the community to visit as many residents as possible and help them quit smoking for good.
Salford vaping ban
According to BBC News, a ban on smoking and vaping “outside city schools and in park play areas” could be introduced in Salford.
