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A self-help guide designed to encourage young children to face their fears could help to reduce the number of children with phobias of the dentist. Led by academics at the University of Sheffield, the guide uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques to reduce children’s anxiety about going to the dentist. More than a third of…
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According to the Oral Health Foundation, organisers of Mouth Cancer Action Month, more than 7,500 people are diagnosed with mouth cancer every year in the UK. What’s more, around seven people in the UK lose their life to the disease every day. Mouth Cancer Action Month is a charity campaign that aims to get more…
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Next year’s date for the British Orthodontic Conference (BOC), which will be held in Manchester, has been announced as 14-16 September. To capture the atmosphere of this year’s conference in Brighton, the British Orthodontic Society (BOS) has released a video. Filmed in lecture halls, the exhibition area and social venues, the video is designed to give a flavour…
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The Oral Health Foundation has teamed up with The Swallows Head & Neck Cancer support group to provide support and information for carers and survivors at the North of England Head & Neck Cancer Conference. The two charities are coming together for the conference on Friday 11 November at the Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock,…
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A new survey has revealed that 40% of the male participants have strong concerns about their appearance – with one in four putting teeth straightening at the top of their wish list of what they’d change about their appearance. The aim of the survey was to find out about men’s confidence in their appearance and the…
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Jemma Walker, a PhD student and dental researcher from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD), has been presented with the Registered Scientist award by the Science Council, for her personal and professional development report. The Science Council deemed Jemma’s report to be ‘exemplary’. This is the second year that the Science Council…
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Action on Sugar has called for UK food manufacturers to cut sugar with immediate effect. Following new research that shows significant differences in levels of sugar is similar everyday food products, Action on Sugar is urging food manufacturers to fall in line with Public Health England’s voluntary reformulation programme to help tackle the health crisis…
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With a huge increase in demand for laser hair removal and the rise in popularity of tattoo removal and vascular treatments, it’s little wonder that a growing number of professionals are seeking out ways to learn this invaluable new skill. Delegates attend laser courses for a variety of reasons, from those who are completely new to…
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Taking place on the evening of Thursday 3 November, Dental Wellness Trust will be hosting a special event to find out how dental professionals can make the most difference when it comes to children’s oral health. Entitled Saving kids’ teeth: how can we make the most difference?, the evening will see Professor Jenny Gallagher, Professor…
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In a bid to curb soaring obesity rates, especially in children, the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging all countries to consider introducing a sugary drinks tax. The advice comes as more and more countries are considering fiscal measures to dissuade people from buying large quantities of sugary soft drinks, which have been identified as…
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Public Health England has launched a new tool that will empower local authorities to make effective long-term investments in prevention. The toolkit, which will calculate potential returns on investment on children’s oral health initiatives over five and 10 year periods including supervised toothbrushing, fluoride varnish, and provision of toothbrushes by post, has the backing of the British…
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It’s time to get our teeth into improving children’s oral health, argues Professor Elizabeth Kay, foundation dean of Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry. In April, the Local Government Association (LGA) issued a report that stated that around 100 children a day were being admitted to hospital for operations to…
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An immunotherapy drug hailed as a potential ‘game changer’ could soon offer new hope to cancer patients. Researchers believe nivolumab can extend the lifespan of ‘relapsed’ patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer – particularly those whose tumours are linked to HPV. The drug is currently licensed for the treatment of advanced melanoma skin cancer…
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New research suggests that combating halitosis can dramatically increase happiness. A new study, published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene, looked at the impact of bad breath in relation to people’s quality of life and found that, on average, people who suffered from bad breath were found to be twice as unhappy as those who didn’t. By…
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The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP) (UK) says high sugar milk-based drinks should not be exempt from the government’s planned sugar tax. Responding to a treasury consultation on the tax’s implementation, the FGDP(UK) argues that despite the nutritional benefits of milk, the large amount of added sugar in flavoured milk drinks means they are…
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Renowned dental hygienist Karen Walker is urging dental professionals to stand up and be counted, following the success of a series of courses run in conjunction with Dentsply Sirona. The courses – running under the banner ‘Empower the hygienist’ – are designed to help hygienists make the most of their skill sets as part of…
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England looks set to reach five million type 2 diabetes diagnoses by 2020 – five years sooner than previously thought – prompting dental hygienists to call on health ministers to ‘take dentistry seriously’. According to new analysis of the first six months of 2016, the number of prescriptions of type 2 diabetes medications was already…
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The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) is giving its members the opportunity to get a fresh perspective on the wider impact of their profession during its Oral Health Conference in Belfast over 18 and 19 November. The theme of this year’s BSDHT conference is ‘perspectives’; with a programme centred around looking beyond…
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The European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) has announced the winners of five scientific prizes, along with the names of the five candidates who successfully completed its certification programme. The winners were presented with their awards and certificates by EAO president Björn Klinge (now past president, succeeded by Alberto Sicilia) at a ceremony held on…
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