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NHS staff are in favour of using AI in patient care, survey reveals

More than three-quarters of NHS staff (76 per cent) support the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help with patient care, with 81 per cent in favour of its use for administrative tasks.

Private healthcare provider introduces allowance to improve access to regular treatment

Private healthcare provider, Bupa, has launched a dental allowance for its consumer health insurance customers to help people to stay on top of their oral health with check-ups and treatment.

Clinical negligence process is ‘crying out for reform’, dental union claims

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has urged the government to consult on proposals to address the cost of clinical negligence.

A holistic approach to periodontal therapy

Tom Alcraft considers the benefits of a holistic approach when treating periodontitis, treating general and oral health as one.

Wellbeing in the workplace

Zaki Kanaan discusses the importance of wellbeing in the workplace, touching on how making meaningful connections is essential.

Almost one million children have tried vaping, study reveals

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has published findings from a comprehensive survey examining the vaping behaviour of 11 to 17-year-olds in Britain.

Oral hygiene for people with dementia frequently overlooked

Experts have produced easy to read and free resources to improve mouth and dental care for people living with dementia at home after a study found it is a neglected area.

Kendal practice leading the way in green dentistry

Crossbank Dental Care in Kendal has been awarded Green Small Business certification, an ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) benchmark in sustainable and environmental excellence.

Oral health charity supports the government’s pledge to tackle smoking

The Oral Health Foundation (OHF) has welcomed the government's commitment to the 'Tobacco and Vapes Bill', announced in the king's speech.

Eating less sugar alongside a healthy diet can decrease your biological age

Research released by the University of California, San Francisco, has found a link between following a diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals, especially one without much added sugar, and having a...

Women’s organisation launches campaign to tackle dental crisis

Members of the Women’s Institute (WI) have voted to support a campaign for 2024/5 to call upon the government to end the growing crisis in dental health and end the lack of access to NHS dental...

Patients are concerned about the rising cost of dental care

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published the latest research on public views and experiences of dental care in the UK, highlighting significant barriers to accessing dental services, especially...

Employee sickness cost has increased to £30bn since 2018

A report by IPPR, an independent charity, revealed that a rise in workplace sickness has cost UK businesses billions each year.

Oral care company receives seal of approval from dental charity

The Oral Health Foundation has announced the official accreditation of Dent & Go’s latest oral health products.

Bacteria that fights head and neck cancer identified by researchers

Researchers at Guy’s and St Thomas’ and King’s College London have found a bacteria that is toxic for head and neck cancer and could lead to better outcomes for patients.