Understanding mortgage rate mayhem

Richard Lishman evaluates the options.

23 million sick days taken due to dental pain

Nearly three in ten (28 per cent) Britons have had to take time off work due to tooth pain, according to a new survey from Denplan – the UK’s leading dental plan provider – an equivalent of 11.7m...

Health experts suggest a ban on vaping and smoking outside schools and parks

According to BBC News, a ban on smoking and vaping “outside city schools and in park play areas” could be introduced in Salford.

Charity responds to smoking and vaping estimates for 2023

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) estimates for the rate of smoking and vaping were published on September 5, 2023. They show:

Further salt and sugar levies could prevent two million cases of disease

Two million cases of disease over 25 years could be prevented if the Government were to introduce an industry-wide levy on salt and sugar, according to modelling commissioned by the new 'Recipe for...

Don’t let an unexpected event catch you unprepared 

Richard Lishman discusses the importance of choosing the right buildings insurance for you.

Vaping renders immune cells unable to move to meet threats, say researchers

Inhaling vapour from an e-cigarette may be stopping frontline immune cells from working typically. A study shows that even moderate smoke exposure suppresses cell activity. 

Government to investigate the impact of endometriosis in the workplace

Six ground-breaking projects, including an investigation looking at how endometriosis impacts women in the workplace, have been awarded £12.4m, the government announced on September 12.

Study informs guidance to support NHS staff after the suicide of a colleague

Researchers from the University of Surrey, University of Birmingham, and Keele University gathered evidence and data over the course of two years as part of a study which has informed a robust set of...

Two-thirds of year 10 pupils who vape daily show signs of nicotine dependency

Evidence collected by Public Health Wales has shown dependence on vapes among secondary school pupils is having a detrimental impact on students' ability to learn. Some are even leaving lessons to...

Dental training provider acquired

On September 11, 2023, Knovia Group announced the acquisition of leading dental education and training provider Tempdent. This acquisition comes as part of a new strategic expansion of Knovia Group...

Research competition for foundation dentists

Dental Protection, in partnership with The MPS Foundation, has launched an annual research competition for foundation dentists in the UK to recognise, celebrate, and reward excellence demonstrated in...