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Target for smoke-free England by 2030 ‘will be missed by nearly a decade’
The current target for a smoke free England by 2030 will take an extra 10 years to achieve, according to…
Oral health
New Zealand bans cigarettes for future generations
New Zealand has passed legislation that will gradually phase in a tobacco ban from next year. The law, which was…
Oral health
Vaping and oral health – an update for the dental team
As headlines concerning e-cigarettes continue to dominate the news, Dr Richard Holliday and Professor Elaine McColl talk through the impact…
Oral health
Smoke-free by 2030 – why vaping is a threat to young people’s lives
‘England’s 2030 smoke-free ambition is missing a point – vaping is a threat to young people’s health.’ With a new…
Oral health
Government failed to deliver pledge for a smoke-free England
More than two years have passed since the government made plans for England to be smoke-free by 2030. And a…
Oral health
Secondhand smoke increases risk of oral cancer by more than 50%
People who are exposed to secondhand cigarette smoke could have a 51% higher risk of developing oral cancer. This is…
Oral health
Pandemic increased tobacco use among cigar smokers, says study
Cigar smokers have increased their tobacco use – despite saying they intended to quit over health fears linked to COVID-19.…
Oral health
‘Significant’ drop in cigarette sales after introduction of plain packaging
The introduction of plain, standardised packaging has discouraged the UK public from purchasing cigarettes. This is according to a new…
Oral health
Oxfordshire plans to become first smoke-free county
Oxfordshire’s Health Improvement Partnership Board is discussing plans to become the first smoke-free county in the UK. Action on Smoking…
Oral health
Mouth cancer diagnosis – be safe not sorry
In support of Mouth Cancer Action Month, Sue N’Jie highlights the dentolegal risks of missing a mouth cancer diagnosis. Mouth…
Dentistry
Vaping helps more than 70,000 quit smoking
The number of people vaping in Britain has jumped by 12.5% in the last year, reaching 3.6 million. Action on…
Oral health
Birmingham experiences large jump in the number of people smoking
Birmingham is seeing a large rise in the number of people who smoke, Public Health England (PHE) figures show. In…
Oral health
More than a billion fewer cigarettes smoked in England each year
Cigarette consumption drops by 1.4 billion in England each year, a study from Cancer Research UK shows. Average monthly cigarette…
Oral health
Drinking alcohol or smoking more disruptive for sleep than caffeine
Drinking alcohol or smoking before bed can be more disruptive for sleep patterns than drinking coffee, research shows. A study…
Oral health
Reality TV encouraging children to take up smoking and drinking
Reality TV could be encouraging children and younger people to smoke and drink, public health experts are warning. Nottingham University…
Oral health
Recommendations made to change smoking regulations
The Royal Society of Public Health has recommended new changes to smoking regulations in the UK. The recommendations include; introducing a smoking…
Dentistry