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First complete NHS standards for children’s oral health aim to localise care
In a ‘pivotal moment’, NHS England has released updated standards for children’s oral health which prioritise uncomplicated care in the…
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Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister: what this means for dentistry
As Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces his resignation, the dental profession is left asking what its political future holds. Today…
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Prevention will fail if communication does not land
A few months into his role as senior editor of Dentistry.co.uk, Patrick Johnston comments on one theme that keeps coming…
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Experts slam cuts to ‘vital’ dental public health roles
Experts have warned that cuts to dental public health roles could weaken prevention work in some of England’s most deprived…
Dentistry
Could a silicone toothbrush help patients who struggle with brushing?
On World Environment Day (5 June), a new review suggests a silicone toothbrush may offer more than environmental benefits –…
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NHS Modernisation Bill: patient records to be centralised across health and care services
A single patient record will avoid people having to repeat dental and medical information to different NHS providers under the…
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Dental public health ‘stuck in limbo’, experts warn
Dental experts have said that ‘huge delays’ to the merger of NHS England and the Department of Health and Social…
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Sugar-free gum could save £388 million in dental services
Consuming three pieces of sugar-free gum per day is ‘clinically proven’ to have oral health benefits according to newly-released research.…
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Experts call for health focus in spring budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has been urged to address the UK’s ‘poor track record of preventing ill health’ as part of…
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Tobacco use declining worldwide, says WHO
Published today, a World Health Organization (WHO) report has found that tobacco use is declining across the globe. The findings…
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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…
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Calls for government to increase public health spending
Leading bodies have joined forces to urge the government to ramp up spending on public health. The British Dental Association…
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