Oral health

“Close to impossible to access a dentist”: Survey of Edinburgh dental practices

Research has revealed that three-quarters of Edinburgh dentists are not accepting new adult NHS patients. The Edinburgh Evening News collected data from clinics across the capital, it found that...

Many young people who’ve never vaped may be susceptible to starting, study suggests

Tighter regulations and education on harms needed to discourage uptake, says The George Institute for Global Health.

Five conditions that can be affected by poor oral health

The health of your mouth might be more important than you realise and is linked to a number of other conditions around the whole body, according to the Oral Health Foundation.

Charity backs landmark oral health prevention report

The Oral Health Foundation is supporting the release of a landmark new report that aims to reduce the number of people suffering from tooth decay while also saving the NHS millions.

Teenager collapses after one puff of counterfeit vape

A Manchester headteacher has issued a warning to parents after a pupil collapsed after vaping. Glyn Potts, the headteacher at Blessed John Henry Newman RC College, said the student passed out near the...

Data reveals 31 per cent of young people vape

Healthwatch Blackpool has released its 2023 report collating data on the prevalence of vaping amongst children and young people in the area.

Researchers study maternal nutrition and oral health for clues to childhood tooth decay

Brenda Abu, assistant professor in RIT’s Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition and a researcher in maternal and child health, is collaborating on a study to investigate the Oral Microbiome in Early...

Fifty-one per cent of adults skip toothbrushing

According to new findings from the Oral Health Foundation, more than half (51 per cent) of UK adults skip toothbrushing once a week.

Last chance to visit the hygienist roadshow

It’s National Smile Month! So what better time to sign up for The Dental Hygienist Roadshow by Johnson & Johnson Ltd.? There are only a few dates left in the calendar, so here we find out what to...

Cleft lip caused by a combination of genes and environment

A cleft lip or palate arises from the combined effects of genes and inflammatory risk factors experienced during pregnancy, such as smoking or infections, finds a new study led by University College...

Chief dental officer for England to stand down

Sara Hurley, the chief dental officer for England is standing down after eight years in the job to focus on her new roles as a non-executive director at Surrey Heartlands ICB and as an independent...

No more free vapes for kids

The government has announced steps to crack down on rogue firms targeting children with free samples of vapes.