Teen nicotine dependence
Evidence collected by Public Health Wales has shown dependence on vapes among secondary school pupils is having a detrimental impact on students' ability to learn. Some are even leaving lessons to vape in the toilets.
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Teen vaping and stress
According to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy, young people who have used e-cigarettes are more than twice as likely to report experiencing chronic stress.
Making a better world
As is traditional, the setting for the upcoming British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) Annual Scientific Conference will take place in the home city of the society’s incoming president. So, this year, BSPD members will convene in Newcastle from September 14 and 15, 2023, to not only share news, research and updates – but also to hear from the society’s president-elect, Professor Paula Waterhouse on the importance of driving diversity and inclusion in dental institutes’ curricula for graduates and post-graduates. Paula’s record of achievements includes nurturing generations of dental students and paediatric dentists, many of whom have now gone on to lead in their own areas.
Gum disease test
Engineers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) have developed a new device that can warn consumers about early risks of tooth decay from diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.
Community enterprise award
The Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) has been named among the finalists in the UK Social Enterprise Awards.
Bristol’s new dental school
The University of Bristol’s new, purpose-designed Dental School officially opened on September 8, 2023.
Vaping threatens oral health
For years, it has been known that smoking can contribute to serious damage on gum and oral health, with smokers having more gum diseases, more tooth loss, and increased levels of oral cancer. It has also been known that gum disease can play a negative role in systemic health, e.g., it is implicated in diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, and others.
Mental health webinar
Dental team members are invited to register now with Psynergy Mental Health to attend a free webinar this September, marking World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, 2023, and raise awareness of where help is available for those who find themselves in crisis.
Research into smile aesthetics
Smmmile, one of the UK’s leading Invisalign providers, has undertaken new research delving into the nation’s perception of their smile and the profound impact it has on their self-confidence, revealing shocking results.
Daily queues for NHS dentistry
The British Dental Association (BDA) has urged the government to step up as Leigh, a town in Greater Manchester, joined the growing list of communities where struggling patients have queued from the break of dawn to secure access to NHS dentistry.
Consultation on vapes
According to the Daily Record, Humza Yousaf “is tipped to announce a consultation during his Programme for Government address.”
Hygiene poverty crisis
A survey of 500 parents and teachers of children in UK primary and secondary state schools has revealed a significant increase in children experiencing hygiene poverty in the past year.
Regulating cosmetic treatments
The cosmetic treatments industry faces its biggest shake-up in a generation, according to the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP). A major government consultation, launched on September 2, is seeking the views of members of the public on a new licencing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as botulinum toxin (Botox) injections, chemical peels and dermal fillers.
Fitness to practice pilot
The General Dental Council (GDC) is launching a pilot that will test a change to the initial stages of its fitness to practise processes to improve proportionality and timeliness. Process changes are being made to the way investigations are carried out in certain cases to help to resolve issues faster while continuing to effectively maintain public safety and confidence in the dental profession.
Social enterprise award
Cornwall-based Smile Together Dental CIC is a double-finalist in the UK Social Enterprise Awards, recognising it as one of the country’s most innovative and impactful businesses.
