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Rise in children vaping

Children buying vapes at school is a key concern for parents and teachers, as children as young as eight years old are buying and selling disposable vapes on school premises, according to Zurich Municipal.

Levy on tobacco manufacturers

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has welcomed a report from IPPR’s Health Commission that sets out a vision for future health policy.

Children without dental care

More than 5.35m children in England have not been seen by an NHS dentist for at least a year, House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.

Temporary dental unit in Wales

Residents of the Hay on Wye in Wales on the NHS dental waiting list will have access to a temporary community NHS dental service from September 2024 to December 2024.

Dental charity hosts race day

Dentaid The Dental Charity hosted its first race day at Thruxton Circuit in Hampshire on September 13, 2024. The event attracted motorsport enthusiasts, dental industry professionals, and corporate supporters.

Mental health vs dental health

Bupa’s research has revealed a knowledge gap in the UK between dental health and its connection to physical and mental wellbeing.

Global antibiotic-resistance

More than 39m people around the world could die from antibiotic-resistant infections over the next 25 years, according to a study published in The Lancet.

What are the protocols?

Bharat Patel details the protocols every dental nurse should know in order to manage medical emergencies.

Music boosts mood at work

A quarter (25 per cent) of UK deskless workers spend eight or more hours on their feet daily, while 43 per cent are on foot for over five, according to research by PPL PRS. This includes workers in the healthcare industry.

Dentists to diagnose diabetes

Dental teams in the UK may help to detect the early signs of type-2 diabetes, as research aims to validate routine screening during oral health check-ups.

GDC on improving dental care

Tom Whiting, chief executive of the General Dental Council (GDC), said “the recovery of dental services” needs “urgent attention” in a speech on September 11, 2024.

Workplace abuse is a UK issue

According to an annual report from Nurse.com, 64 per cent of general nurses in the US have experienced verbal abuse in the workplace. The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) says this is also a UK problem, with its survey showing similar levels of abuse.