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Government announces disposable vapes ban from June 2025

Health, waste and enforcement organisations have welcomed the government’s decision to proceed with a ban on the sale of disposable vapes from the June 1, 2025.

Framework for tackling sexual misconduct welcomed

Dental Protection has welcomed steps taken by NHS England to ensure sexual misconduct in the workplace is recognised, reported and acted on, and that staff affected feel supported.

Dental association calls for ‘a 21st century service’ in Scotland

The British Dental Association (BDA) Scotland has responded to research from the BBC that suggests six Scottish council areas are now ‘dental deserts’.

Environmental sustainability in the dental practice

A book set to be published in November 2024 has examined the steps primary healthcare providers, including dental practices, can take to reduce their environmental impact.

Shining a light on tooth shades

A look at the different options available to clinicians.

Dental practice collaborates with trust to help wildlife conservation

Kendal Crossbank Dental Care has partnered with Cumbria Wildlife Trust on their ‘Implant a Tree’ initiative, which has sponsored planting a tree for every dental implant the practice places for a...

Are you protecting your posture from injury?

Isabel Johnston considers the impact of musculoskeletal injuries and what can be done to protect dental professionals.

Bullying and harassment go unreported in the workplace due to fear of backlash

One in four employees (25 per cent) have reported being aware of conduct that violated either the law or ethical standards in the last year, revealed a survey from the Institute of Business Ethics....

NHS Shetland Dental Service to welcome senior clinician

NHS Shetland has announced Heather Ballantyne will be joining NHS Shetland Public Dental Service in January 2025.

Dentist and past president of cancer charity dies

The Mouth Cancer Foundation has announced the passing of its past president and dentist, Philip Lewis, a distinguished figure in dentistry who raised awareness for head and neck cancers.

Periodontal research competition winners announced

The winners of the inaugural research competition for UK foundation dentists have been announced. The participants produced projects to improve periodontal care in the competition launched by Dental...

Attention span

Hannah Burrow discusses the myths and misconceptions of patient education.