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Vaping tax to be considered by the government
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce a new tax on vaping at next week’s budget to protect the public’s…
Dentistry
Disposable vape ban ‘may not go far enough’, says dentist
The government has announced that disposable vapes will be banned to protect children’s health – but what does the dental…
Dentistry
Disposable vapes to be banned, government confirms
Disposable vapes will be banned as part of the drive to protect children’s health, the government has confirmed. Prime Minister…
Dentistry
Ban on disposable vapes could have ‘unintended consequences’, say experts
The number of adults using vapes has increased by more than 4.5% in two years, new research has found. The…
Dentistry
Vaping restrictions introduced in Australia
The Australian government has introduced a series of measures in an attempt to restrict the availability of vaping products. These…
Dentistry
Making a difference this Mouth Cancer Action Month
Nigel Carter explains how you can support Mouth Cancer Action Month, a campaign that saves lives. November is Mouth Cancer…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 28 October 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… WHO considers…
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
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 14 October 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… The Dentistry…
Dentistry
Flavours and descriptions of vapes could be restricted
The government has launched a public consultation on youth vaping in an attempt to clamp down on the promotion of…
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
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 30 September 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Introducing Laboratory’s…
Dentistry
Vapes ‘95% safer’ than cigarettes messaging was unwise, says health expert
A leading health expert has argued that the message that vapes are ‘95% safer’ than cigarettes has backfired. Dr Mike…
Dentistry
Vaping not a gateway to smoking tobacco, says study
Vaping does not act as a gateway into smoking, according to ‘the most comprehensive study’ into the topic. Research led…
Health & research
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
Disposable vapes could be available on NHS despite ban
Disposable vapes could still be available through the NHS despite the upcoming ban reported last week. Government ministers are said…
Dentistry
Ministers considering ban on disposable vapes, reports suggest
Government ministers are said to be preparing a ban on disposable vapes as concerns grow over the number of young…
Dentistry
E-cigarettes highly likely to lead to teen tobacco smoking
A new survey has shown that adolescent vape users are at a greater risk of smoking cigarettes as teenagers. In…
Dentistry