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Smoking, vaping and oral health: all you need to know

With new bans on smoking and disposable vapes taking effect this year, we take a look at what dental professionals…

Dentistry

Influencers to educate youth on vaping dangers in new government project

The long-term health effects of vaping on children is set to be investigated, supporting plans to tackle youth vaping in…

Dentistry

News you’ve missed this week – 25 January 2025

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

Dentistry

One in 20 adults both smoke and vape, study finds

New research has revealed that the dual use of vape products and cigarettes is on the rise, with over one…

Dentistry

News you’ve missed this week – 11 January 2025

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

Dentistry

This is the best way to quit vaping, Oxford researchers reveal

The most effective way to quit vaping depends on your age, according to a new study from Oxford University researchers.…

Health & research

Northern Ireland pushes back vape ban

Northern Ireland will delay its ban on the sale and supply of single-use vapes by two months, the government has…

Dentistry

News you’ve missed this week – 16 November 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

Berry-flavoured vapes may be more dangerous than those without flavour

Berry-flavoured vapes can weaken the lungs’ natural defences, new research suggests, prompting warnings over the types of flavours used for…

Health & research

Scotland delays disposable vape ban

Scotland’s ban on the sale of single-use vapes will be pushed back by two months to align with the rest…

Dentistry Scotland

News you’ve missed this week – 26 October 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

Disposable vapes to be banned next June, government says

Disposable vapes will be banned in England and Wales from June next year in a bid to protect children’s health…

Health & research

Government considering raising tax on vapes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering raising the tax on vaping products in the upcoming autumn budget. The vaping products levy…

Dentistry

Nearly one in 10 secondary school pupils vape, survey shows

New data from NHS England has revealed that almost one in 10 (9%) secondary school children vape regularly. In addition,…

Dentistry

Smoking rates of young adults in steep decline

New data has shown a steep decline in the smoking rates of young adults in the UK over the past…

Dentistry

News you’ve missed this week – 14 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

Vaping damages young people’s health as much as smoking, says study

Vaping is just as harmful as smoking tobacco when it comes to the health of young people, according to latest…

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

Teens’ mental health issues linked to vaping, says study

Secondary school students diagnosed with mental health issues such as depression are twice as likely to have vaped. This is…

Dentistry