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‘Smart tooth’ uses oral health markers to monitor chronic disease

A French dental surgeon has predicted that within two years, a ‘smart tooth’ will be available to monitor health.

King hands out Maundy money to John Siebert

On April 6, 2023, in York Minster, King Charles II handed out Maundy money to select men and women gathered in the cathedral. Among those honoured was John Siebert, the past president of the Oral...

Smokers urged to swap cigarettes for vapes in world first scheme

One million smokers will be encouraged to swap cigarettes for vapes under a pioneering new “swap to stop” scheme designed to improve the health of the nation and cut smoking rates.

Crackdown on the illegal sale of vapes to children

The government has unveiled tough new measures to combat the illegal sale of vapes to under-18s as part of its plans to reduce smoking and tackle youth vaping.

Essay competition of young professionals opens

The 2023 Dental Law and Ethics Forum (DLEF) essay prize is now open for entries from young dental care professionals who want to make a mark in the dento-legal field. Final-year students as well as...

Association warns a ban on vape flavours could see 1.5million return to smoking

One in three vapers fears a ban on flavoured devices and liquids will lead them back to cigarettes, which could see close to 1.5 million former smokers returning to their habit. This comes as...

More options, more possibilities  

Luke Moore explores the benefits of diversifying your financial opportunities.

Care home executive calls for steps to improve NHS dental access

A chief executive of a charity supporting vulnerable adults is calling for a review of NHS dentistry provisions for care home residents.

How do we build happier careers?

The rise in mental health awareness is well reported within the dental profession. Despite this, little action is taken to help prepare dental students for such a high-pressure job, and many report a...

Suffolk MP supports NHS integrated care plan

The NHS’ plan to integrate dentistry within local care has been endorsed by Suffolk MP and former health secretary Therese Coffey.

Pilot scheme launched in Cornwall school to tackle smoking and vaping

A new pilot scheme has been launched at a Cornwall school aimed at reducing the number of pupils who smoke or vape.

Scottish minister demands action on “exodus” of NHS dentists

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has demanded action from the Scottish Government on the “exodus” of dentists from the NHS in Dumfries and Galloway.

Tissue level implants – what are the benefits?

A look at improving the patient experience.

NHS update: Integrated Care Boards

April’s update from Sara Hurley and Ali Sparke informed readers that NHS England is delegating “responsibility for commissioning pharmacy, general ophthalmic and dental services to local Integrated...

Using skill mix to future-proof children’s teeth

A practice group has been utilising its staff’s ‘mixed skills’ to provide urgent dental care to children under 12.