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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...

Celebrating dental excellence: 2023 award winners announced

Business Awards UK is proud to announce the winners and finalists of its 2023 Dentistry Awards. These awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of dental professionals who have excelled in...

Disposable vapes banned to protect children's health

Disposable vapes will be banned in the UK as part of ambitious government plans to tackle the rise in youth vaping and protect children’s health, the prime minister announced on January 29, 2024, on a...

Understanding shifts in the dental landscape

Martin Woodrow considers some of the major issues being faced in the UK right now.

GDC launches consultation on the format of hearings

The General Dental Council has invited professionals to comment on a proposal to make all practice committee and registration appeal committee hearings remote by default.

A quarter of patients delayed dental care due to costs, says oral health survey

The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) has released the conclusions of its ‘Adult Oral Health Survey 2021’.

NHS dentistry budget translates into cuts, says association

The Department of Health and Social Care report and annual accounts for 2022/23 show that £2.899bn was spent on NHS dentistry. The BDA says this has translated into cuts, with the budget falling by...

Healthcare provider asks for feedback on its plans for NHS dentistry

NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB has launched a four-week engagement on its long-term strategy for commissioning NHS dental services.

Ban on disposable vapes would affect one in seven young adults

A ban on disposable vapes, currently being considered by the UK Government, would affect one in seven young adults (aged 18-24) in Great Britain and one in 20 adults overall, according to a new study...

Young people urged to get HPV vaccine as school programme stalls 

Health experts are encouraging young people to ensure they get the HPV vaccine, as statistics reveal that approximately one-in-six girls and one-in-five boys in England remain unvaccinated by the time...

Proof of concept for material for dry mouth conditions

A novel aqueous lubricant technology designed to help people who suffer from a dry mouth is up to five times more effective than existing commercially available products, according to laboratory...

Minister promises a recovery plan for dentistry will be 'published shortly'

Andrea Leadsom, under-secretary of state for health and social care, was pressed by MPs on January 23, 2024, about the progress of recovery plans for NHS dental services.