General Health

New members elected to College Council

The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) has announced the results of recent elections to its Council, with two new members elected, and five re-elected.

Cost of living crisis contributing to deterioration of oral health, claims charity

The rise in cost of living could lead to a deterioration in the nation’s oral health, according to the Oral Health Foundation. 

Dental teams can be ‘vital link’ in caring for patients with eating disorders, says charity

Dental teams are in the ideal position to identify and act on early signs of eating disorders, says the Oral Health Foundation.

Tobacco is bad for our health and the health of our planet – message for World No Tobacco Day

ASH (Action on Smoking and Health) is calling for more action to end tobacco harm this World No Tobacco Day (May 31), as statistics bring to light the massive impact of tobacco on the environment.

New study investigating burnout in dental professionals calls for participants

The University of Surrey have announced it is investigating burnout amongst dental professionals.

Obesity in the UK

Kimberley Lloyd-Rees considers what dental professionals can do to help.

Opening the conversation

The Dentist talks to Beat about how mental health issues can manifest as eating disorders.

Ministers delay ban on deals for unhealthy food and drink

Ministers recently announced that the planned ban on ‘buy one get one free’ deals for food and drinks high in fat, salt or sugar, as well as free refills for soft drinks, would be pushed back for a...

Don’t suffer in silence

Kimberley Lloyd-Rees looks at the solutions available to fight hay fever.

BADN launches menopause policy

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has launched its menopause policy.

The NHS, local government, MPs and peers stand together to commit to a smoke free future

At a parliamentary event to celebrate No Smoking Day, which took place on March 9, the public health minister heard leading figures from across health and local government affirm their commitment to...

Dame Sarah Gilbert and Baroness Floella Benjamin receive prestigious honorary fellowships for their contributions to dentistry

Dame Sarah Gilbert and Baroness Floella Benjamin today received honorary fellowships from The Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, for their contributions to...