AI to identify tooth decay
Pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) which can improve the accuracy of the way early tooth decay is diagnosed and prevented is being tested for the first time in Scotland by Clyde Munro Dental Group.
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Help for Household
To address the cost-of-living crisis prime minister, Boris Johnson and Just Eat founder, David Buttress have created deals and discounts with major UK businesses to form the ‘Help for Household’ campaign. The campaign aims to “help families over the summer holidays” by creating budget friendly ways to feed families. But at what cost to children’s health.
BADN - NHS dental contracts
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) cautiously welcomes the NHS contract changes announced on July 19, 2022.
Dental Contracts 2022/23
NHS England announced in a letter on July 19, 2022, the outcome of the 2022/23 Dental Contract Negotiations. The negotiation marks the first significant change to the contract since its introduction in 2006.
Health screenings for children
London-based charity, the Dental Wellness Trust provided free dental health screenings and fluoride varnishing (which helps prevent dental decay) to over 250 children attending Waulud Primary School and Nursery in Luton on July 15, 2022.
Miles for smiles: new charity
Dentsply Sirona is excited to announce the inaugural 'Miles for Smiles' Charity Walk in support of Dentaid, taking place on September 30, 2022 in five iconic UK cities; London, Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh and Belfast.
Gum disease and Alzheimer's
Research published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience by Tufts University suggests a connection between F. nucleatum and Alzheimer’s disease.
BFS new members
The British Fluoridation Society (BFS) is pleased to welcome Sharon Walker and Sakina Needham to its executive committee.
Health secretary dental crisis
The British Dental Association (BDA) has urged the new secretary of state for health and social care, Steve Barclay MP, to act now on the crisis in NHS dentistry.
New BADN website
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) is happy to announce a new website launching in August
Plaque management
Up to half of the population suffers from periodontitis and at-home daily dental plaque control between dental visits is key to maintaining oral health. Gingivitis and periodontitis are a continuum of the same inflammatory disease; however, it does not follow that gingivitis will always progress to periodontitis. Evidence also indicates that interrupting the plaque colonisation process may well offer the most appropriate approach in helping to prevent the progression of periodontal diseases.
Forced sugar reduction
A new snapshot product survey by Action on Sugar and Obesity Health Alliance has exposed the huge variation in portion size and sugar content of popular ‘on the go’ sweet snacks sold in both retail and Out of Home – showing progress to reduce sugar is floundering.
Shapeshifting micro-robots
In a recent proof-of-concept study, a team from University of Pennsylvania have shown that a shapeshifting mic-robotic microswarm can be used to brush, rinse and floss in one.
Child vaping increase
The annual YouGov youth survey for Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) carried out in March and published July 7, 2021, shows current vaping among children 11-17 is up from four per cent in 2020 to seven per cent in 2022. The proportion of children who admit ever having tried vaping has also risen from 14 per cent in 2020 to 16 per cent in 2022.
Early years food - sugar
Action on Sugar responds to the recent changes in the UK health system. In a recent news article Action on Sugar said, “The National Food Strategy (NFS) team proposed bold, evidence-based recommendations that would have an enormous impact on improving our food system, making healthier food more available and accessible to all. The Government’s response to the NFS, which has been eagerly anticipated since January 2022, was published June 13, 2022.
