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Vapes should be prescription only, says Welsh first minister

In a statement to the Senedd, Mark Drakeford, Wales’s first minister, said he was “attracted” to the Australian policy of restricting vape sales to pharmacies.

Northern Ireland to participate in smoking consultation

To help inform future decision-making on tobacco policy and legislation, Northern Ireland’s Department of Health has agreed that it will be included in the public consultation launched on October 12,...

Dental school a ‘natural step for city’ says minister

According to Bangor’s representative in the Welsh Parliament, the establishment of a dentistry school in Bangor is the next natural step for the city.

Back on the road: dental professionals come together to fundraise for charity

The dental profession came together to raise thousands of pounds to help get one of Dentaid The Dental Charity’s mobile units back on the road.

Discuss measles immunisation with patients, society urges

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has issued advice to members to open up conversations about vaccinations as reports of measles cases increase across the UK.

Supermarket cuts the price of children’s toothbrushes and toothpastes

To help in the fight against kids’ tooth decay and support families struggling financially, Tesco is reducing the price of its children’s Pro Formula Steps range by 20 per cent from October 9, 2023. 

Dental practices need to support staff with menopause

A recent legal judgement in which an employee was awarded £65,000 compensation after an employer failed to make reasonable adjustments when her role was affected by menopause symptoms, illustrates the...

Tackling youth vaping: government sets out next steps to create ‘smokefree generation’

The government has launched a public consultation on youth vaping as part of measures to clamp down on vapes being promoted to children.

Association says dentistry needs reforms and investment

The British Dental Association (BDA) has said the success of reform in NHS dentistry will hinge on appropriate funding. It follows comments by shadow health secretary Wes Streeting that across the...

Tailored support and financial solutions for dentists: partnership announced

The Association of Dental Administrators and Managers (ADAM) is delighted that Snowbird Finance has announced it is partnering with ADAM to support and advise practice managers through the finance...

Common diabetes drug could treat gum disease and help you age healthier 

In their latest publication in the Journal of Translational Medicine, a team of researchers at King’s College London have found new ways of stopping periodontal (gum) disease and potentially reducing...

Society president awards two lifetime memberships

Two exceptional dentists, who have both left an indelible legacy on the specialty of paediatric dentistry, have been awarded honorary life membership of BSPD. BSPD’s new president, Professor Paula...

NASDAL DCby1 Practice of the Year Award 2024 launches

Heidi Marshall, chair of NASDAL, has announced the launch of the 2024 NASDAL Dental Check by One Practice of the Year award.  The award seeks to recognise a dental practice that has been successfully...

Small steps that can have a big impact on challenging extraction cases

Kate Scheer provides advice on how to prepare effectively.

University research empowers Scottish communities to shape smoking cessation services

New research led by the University of Aberdeen in collaboration with Turning Point Scotland and NHS Grampian involving people living in areas of multiple deprivation has uncovered powerful community...