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News you’ve missed this week – 14 December 2024
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…
Dentistry
Males more likely to not have dentist than females, stats show
Just over half of adults report having an NHS dentist in the last month – with one third having private…
Dentistry
Two-year-olds treated for obesity-related conditions in England
Children as young as two are being treated for health conditions associated with obesity, with one health expert saying latest…
Dentistry
NHS to deliver dental checks for children at residential special schools
Children and young people in England with special educational needs in residential special schools and colleges are to be offered…
Dentistry
Nearly 250,000 could access weight loss jabs under NHS England
NHS England has proposed that patients likely to achieve the greatest clinical benefit from shedding weight are prioritised to receive…
Dentistry
Obesity rates in England stabilise for first time in 20 years
Obesity rates in England are starting to plateau for the first time in two decades, NHS figures reveal. The number…
Dentistry
News you’ve missed this week – 7 September 2024
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…
Dentistry
Blood pressure checks introduced at NHS dental appointments
NHS England has announced a trial scheme that will deliver blood pressure checks during dental and optometry appointments. The scheme…
Dentistry
NHS ‘soup and shake’ diet reversing type 2 diabetes
The NHS ‘soup and shake’ diet programme is successfully beating type 2 diabetes, with almost one third of cases permanently…
Dentistry
Dental patients now waiting until 2025 for NHS appointments, says watchdog
Patients in the town of Rutland will have to wait until 2025 for NHS dental appointments to become available, it…
Dentistry
NHS trusts say cost of living crisis has worsened public health
Almost all NHS trusts in England said the health of the public has worsened in their area due to rising…
Dentistry
NHS ‘soup and shake’ diets to tackle obesity and diabetes across UK
‘Soup and shake’ diets will be made available across the UK to tackle obesity and reverse type 2 diabetes, NHS…
Health & research
‘Biological sex matters’, says NHS Constitution proposal
The government has proposed updates to the NHS Constitution, including changes to the process of requesting same-sex wards and care.…
Dentistry
Jason Wong announced as England’s new chief dental officer
Jason Wong has been appointed chief dental officer (CDO) for England by NHS England and the department of health and…
Dentistry
Government U-turns on plan to cut mental health services for hospital dentists
The government has U-turned on its decision to cut NHS Practitioner Health coverage for hospital dentists and doctors. However, the…
Dentistry
Obesity rates drop among primary school children, statistics show
New statistics show obesity prevalence among four and five year olds in reception classes fell below 10% in 2022/23. Statistics published yesterday…
Dentistry
Financial support to make dental studies more accessible
Eligible students on a range of health courses, such as dental and medical, will be able to claim 50% more…
Dentistry
NHS England to replace current cancer waiting time targets
Around two thirds of NHS cancer waiting time targets are going to be replaced in England in a bid the…
Dentistry
Dental nursing recruitment crisis – first cohort completes new apprenticeship
A brand new oral health practitioner apprenticeship has seen its first cohort receive their qualifications. This first-of-its-kind programme was designed…
Dental Nursing