Oral health

Minister joins calls to restrict the marketing of vapes to children

England’s children’s commissioner has urged the government to crack down on the “insidious” marketing of vapes to young people.

‘Covid hit dentistry like no other part of the NHS’

The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned Scottish MSPs the pandemic has had an unparalleled impact on NHS dentistry, which leaves the service facing an existential threat. 

Health directors urge the government to ban vapes

Cheshire and Merseyside public health officials have joined calls to outlaw disposable vape sales.

The energy drink craze

Sharon Kidd considers the impact the habit has on oral health.

Bolton woman honoured for services to dentistry

Vanita Brookes has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list for her “services to the oral health of people with disabilities.”

Task force to tackle “shocking” crisis in dental care

A task force is being set up to tackle Plymouth’s growing dental crisis, following a commitment from the new council administration.

Children’s doctors call for an outright ban on disposable vapes

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is urging the UK Government to implement an outright ban on disposable e-cigarette products due to their disproportionate use among children and...

“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...