Oral health

“Now is not the time to scrap the sugar tax”

Tooth decay remains the main reason for hospitals admissions among five to nine year olds, according to data published by NHS Digital. Following a decrease during the pandemic, the number of five to...

Access crisis forces patients to turn to DIY dentistry, reveals new poll

One in five (21 per cent) people who failed to get an NHS dentist appointment in the past year have turned to DIY dentistry, a new poll commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.

BSPD issues paediatric oral health Blueprint for new prime minister’s administration

As the new prime minister, Liz Truss puts her new administration together and sets out her policies, the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) sets out its ‘Blueprint to improve children’s...

Tooth aligner sales plummeting

The chief finance officer of SmileDirectClub has announced cuts across the business due to falling sales.

Step out and raise awareness for mouth cancer

 The 17th annual Mouth Cancer 10 KM Awareness Walk is back in Hyde Park, London on Saturday 24th September 2022.

Poor oral health linked to liver cancer

According to a study from Queens University Belfast to poor oral hygiene can increase the risk of liver cancer.

Millionaire dentist jailed for destroying his patients’ smiles

French dentist, Lionel Guedj, has been jailed for deliberately mutilating the mouths of his patients.

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...