Report reveals 35,000 smoking-related hospital admissions are recorded in NI per year

A report published on January 30, 2024, by Northern Ireland’s Auditor General, has concluded that the health service has made significant progress in reducing smoking prevalence among the local...

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Practice reflects on a decade of smiles

In Mobberley, Love the Dentist is celebrating a milestone – 10 years of providing top-notch dental care to the community.

GDC announces the departure of one of its directors

After eight years with the GDC, Lisa-Marie Williams, executive director of legal and governance, will be stepping down at the end of March, to join Buckinghamshire Council to lead their Legal and...

Community oral health project launched in Nottingham

Nottingham City Council is working with Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) to launch a new oral health improvement service. The Nottingham City Oral Health Improvement Team will focus on improving...

Ban on disposable vapes backed by dental association

The British Dental Association (BDA) has backed the government’s moves to ban disposable vapes, which have been widely criticised for being marketed to younger users.

Which British town is the most concerned with dental health?

Research from Bandon Dental has revealed which British town is the most concerned with dental health. The survey utilised Google search data and analysed the number of treatment searches.

Supervised toothbrushing toolkit launched to tackle tooth decay in children

A new toolkit to increase supervised toothbrushing for younger children aims to address health equalities caused by tooth decay. 

Minister confirms Wales supports a disposable vapes ban and raising the smoking age

The Welsh Government will press ahead with plans to ban disposable vapes and support UK Government legislation to increase the smoking age and restrict sales of vapes, Lynne Neagle, deputy minister...

700 dentists press for urgent action to save dentistry in Northern Ireland

The health service in Northern Ireland is caught in a “death spiral” without radical action, over 700 dentists and the British Dental Association (BDA) have warned.

Banning vapes will help end the ‘smoking epidemic’, charity says

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has announced its support for the government’s plans to tackle the rise in young people vaping with a ban on disposable vapes. The legislation is part of...