Stoptober

Why Stoptober is so important in dentistry

As Stoptober draws to a close, we hear from a leading dentist about why he thinks dental professionals are a…

Dentistry

Make vapes prescription-only and limit to over-21s, says dentist

This Stoptober, Nilesh Parmar explains why vapes are a good way to encourage heavy smokers to give up cigarettes –…

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

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

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

Supporting Stoptober

Practice Plan has been using its social media platforms to really get behind the positive messages of this year’s Public Health…

Oral health

Help your patients with Stoptober

Stoptober – Public Health England’s (PHE) 28 day mass quit smoking campaign – will be launching again in October. PHE…

Dentistry