Health & research

Flavours and descriptions of vapes could be restricted

The government has launched a public consultation on youth vaping in an attempt to clamp down on the promotion of…

Dentistry

‘We will not forgive or forget’ – Shadow Health Secretary criticises vape industry

Labour will ban the marketing, promotion and the sale of vapes to children, the shadow health secretary has said.  Wes…

Dentistry

Almost 15% of adults addicted to ultra-processed foods, says study

Around one in seven adults are addicted to ultra-processed foods, according to new research, sparking demands for better labelling. The…

Health & research

Government takes action to promote alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks

The UK population could be encouraged to buy alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks under a new government proposal. This comes…

Dentistry

Increase smoking age by one year every year, says Rishi Sunak

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering anti-smoking measures that would effectively ban the next generation from buying cigarettes.  Speaking at…

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Four in five women over 50 are unaware of menopause-oral health link

New data suggests that 84% of women over 50 are not aware of the oral health impacts of menopause, with…

Dentistry

Vaping – new study to look into long-term impact of e-cigarettes

Researchers are looking into the long-term impact of vaping on the cardiovascular system as part of a new study. A…

Dentistry

Families eating more processed foods due to cost of living crisis, study finds

Families are opting for processed foods, ready meals and eating less healthily due to the cost of living crisis. This…

Dentistry

Hand health risks for dental hygienists

Award-winning dental hygienist Claire Berry explores the common hand health risks, and discusses preventative strategies for a long and happy…

Health & research

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Ban smoking and vaping in school to protect young people, says WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for a ban on smoking and vaping in schools to protect young people.…

Dentistry

Vapes ‘95% safer’ than cigarettes messaging was unwise, says health expert

A leading health expert has argued that the message that vapes are ‘95% safer’ than cigarettes has backfired.  Dr Mike…

Dentistry

Vaping not a gateway to smoking tobacco, says study

Vaping does not act as a gateway into smoking, according to ‘the most comprehensive study’ into the topic. Research led…

Health & research

Twenty three million sick days lost to dental pain, new figures show

New figures have revealed that nearly three in 10 (28%) people in the UK have taken time off work due…

Dentistry

Nearly all ex-smokers saw positive changes after quitting

New nationwide research has shown that 95% of ex-smokers saw positive changes as soon as two weeks after quitting. The…

Dentistry

Poor oral health ‘could lower survival rates of head and neck cancer’

There is a strong link between oral health and survival among people diagnosed with head and neck cancer.  This is…

Dentistry

More than 4.4 million children not seen by NHS dentist in the past year

New data from the Liberal Democrats has shown that more than 4.4 million children in England were not seen by…

Dentistry

Dental unit waterlines – decon survey update

Join Laura Edgar on Tuesday 26 September at 7pm as she discusses dental unit waterline treatment and management.  The aim…

Health & research

Disposable vapes could be available on NHS despite ban

Disposable vapes could still be available through the NHS despite the upcoming ban reported last week. Government ministers are said…

Dentistry

Ministers considering ban on disposable vapes, reports suggest

Government ministers are said to be preparing a ban on disposable vapes as concerns grow over the number of young…

Dentistry