Claire Stevens

‘Misleading’ and ‘unfair’ headlines about NHS dentistry

We need to stop playing ‘the blame game’ and get behind local and national initiatives to help promote better oral…

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Calls for UK-wide ban on sale of high energy drinks to under-16s

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has called for a UK-wide ban on the sale of high energy drinks for…

Oral health

Is a signed letter in the Daily Telegraph really the right way forward?

Publishing a signed letter in the Daily Telegraph isn’t the best way to get results, Michael Watson argues. On the day that…

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Starting Well programme launched in England

Starting Well, a new innovative programme to ensure children receive better dental advice, has been launched by the Government. The…

Oral health

Some good news at last

The launch of the Dental Check by One programme is at last some good news for dentistry, Michael Watson says.…

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Dental access figures for children highlight a north-south divide

A map of the UK has been created to show the different levels of NHS dental access for children aged…

Oral health

‘Dental Check by One’ national campaign launched

CDOs from England, Wales and Scotland, along with other major organisations across dentistry gathered today to launch the Dental Check…

Dentistry

Breastfeeding past two increases risk of dental caries in children

Breastfeeding increases the risk of dental caries in children if continued for two years or more, a new study has…

Oral health

NHS dentistry cutbacks

NHS dentistry cutbacks will continue well after the election, Michael Watson says. This week’s blog was to have been about…

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COHIPB – England’s answer to Childsmile – is launched

The Children’s Oral Health Improvement Programme Board (COHIPB) has been launched in England to help combat children’s oral health issues.…

Oral health

Sugar tax – are you for or against?

Claire Stevens and Alun Rees argue for and against George Osborne’s plans for a sugary drinks tax. In his 2016…

Oral health