Oral health

Smoking figures show progress, but the government cannot be complacent

New figures released on December 6, 2022, show that smoking rates fell to 13.3 per cent across the UK in 2021 and to 13 per cent in England. This is down from 14 per cent across the UK in 2020 and...

‘Inundated’ with patients

Inhabitants of town in East Yorkshire have been to seek treatment miles away or abroad after dental practice closes.

New measures to improve access to dental care

A new package of measures to improve patient access to dental care has been introduced by the government. From November 28, 2022, NHS dentists will receive fairer payments for delivering complex...

Advising mouth cancer patients

The Mouth Cancer Foundation has released a new Patient’s guide to assist professionals and patients when considering treatment options.

Vaping increases the risk of tooth decay

Research from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine suggests individuals who vape are more likely to develop dental caries.

Study identifies infection-causing bacteria

Swedish researchers have identified the bacteria most commonly found in severe oral infections.

Thousands of new patients to be offered dental appointments

Around 28,000 new patients are set to be offered appointments at dental practices in Swansea Bay by April 2023. Updated contracts agreed with dental practices in Wales during 2022, will help deal...

Oral health neglect affects half of the world

A new Global Oral Health Status Report published on November 18, 2022, by the World Health Organization (WHO) provides the first-ever comprehensive picture of oral disease burden with data profiles...

School campaigns for better dental care

At a Plymouth primary school children, parents and teachers are uniting to bring attention to the lack of access to NHS dental services.

Mouth Cancer Action Month: NHS update

November marks the annual Mouth Cancer Action Month, the most extensive campaign for mouth cancer awareness. The latest NHS update from Ali Sparke, director for dentistry, community pharmacy and...

Be mouth-aware

The number of people in the UK being diagnosed with mouth cancer has doubled within a generation but too few people know how to spot it early, according to the Oral Health Foundation.