Oral health

Millions of new mums miss out on free access to NHS dentistry

The British Dental Association (BDA) has said Liz Truss's new administration must urgently move on pledges to reform NHS dentistry, as analysis of official data reveals close to a million new mums...

Rise in teenage vaping, says a new NHS survey

A new survey from NHS digital shows that vaping among secondary school pupils (11-15 years old) is rising. The survey saw a rise in vapers from to 6 per cent in 2018 to 9 per cent in 2021.

Could periodontal health be linked to cognitive decline and dementia?

A new review of available medical evidence suggests that poor periodontal health could have a concerning effect on cognitive decline and dementia.

Does taxing soft drinks reduce sugar consumption?

A new study from the University of Georgia analysing more than 804 million weekly reports on purchasing suggests that tax on soft drinks may not be improving diets in the way it was intended.

New national vaping guidance for schools

In response to requests for help, Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has released new national guidance for schools, to support staff in developing their policies around vaping, which is...

Podcast Episode 15: Home care

In this episode we talk to dentist and researcher Victoria Sampson on the importance of home care, motivation techniques and the links between oral and systemic health.

New research into hospital mouth injuries visits

The media outlet GB News released statistics showing that three quarters of hospitals have experienced an increase in patients visiting with mouth-related problems.

Covid-19 and dental reforms: new NHS update

Released on August 31, 2022, a new update from Ali Sparke, NHS director for dentistry, community pharmacy and optometry, and Rebecca Harris, deputy NHS dental officer England, opened with a Covid-19...

The environmental impact of water fluoridation

Researchers from Trinity College Dublin collaborated with University College London on a new study comparing the low environmental footprint of water fluoridation to other preventive measures for...

9.5 per cent decrease in adults seen by NHS dentists within recommended two years

The number of adults seen by NHS dentists within recommended timeframes decreased by 9.5 per cent in June 2022 against the previous year, a report published by NHS Digital has shown.

Dental biorhythm linked with adolescent weight gain

The University of Kent has released evidence of a biorhythm in human primary teeth which can be linked to adolescent weight gain.

Vape kits to help you quit

A recent pilot scheme from the University of East Anglia (UEA) gave out vape starter kit vouchers to help patients who have tried to quit in the past.