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Lung cancer in non-smokers on the rise

The number of lung cancer diagnoses amongst people who have never smoked is increasing globally, says the World Health Organization’s…

Dentistry

Alcohol and drugs cause three million annual deaths, says WHO

Almost 5% of yearly deaths worldwide are caused by alcohol (2.6 million) and drugs (600,000) according to a new report…

Dentistry

UK girls vaping, smoking and drinking more than boys, study shows

The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that young girls in the UK are vaping, smoking and drinking more than…

Dentistry

Water fluoridation – consultation launched on expansion in north east

The government has today launched a consultation expanding community water fluoridation schemes in the north east of England. This comes…

Dentistry

Obesity rate reaches one billion worldwide

The number of people suffering from obesity worldwide is now estimated to be over one billion, having quadrupled since 1990.…

Health & research

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…

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

Ban smoking and vaping in school to protect young people, says WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for a ban on smoking and vaping in schools to protect young people.…

Dentistry

Sweeteners ‘ineffective’ for weight control

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidance recommending against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) to control body…

Oral health

Aspartame could ‘possibly’ cause cancer, WHO says

Released today, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) assessment on the non-sugar sweetener aspartame has found it ‘possibly carcinogenic to humans’.…

Oral health

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 26 November 2022

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Good Morning Britain’s Richard Madeley…

Dentistry

Almost half of the world’s population suffer from oral health diseases

Almost half of the world’s population suffer from oral diseases, a new report has revealed.  The Global Oral Health Status…

Health & research

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… ‘Failed systems’ –…

Dentistry

WHO calls for better use of dental nurses and hygienists to address oral health needs

Global dental training generally focuses on specialised dentists rather than dental nurses, therapists, hygienists and assistants, according to the World…

Dental Nursing

Understanding anorexia and bulimia nervosa

Simran Bains reminds us of the issues and protocols. Approximately 1.25 million people get diagnosed and enter inpatient treatment for…

Young Dentist

Three quarters of countries report ‘partial or complete’ disruption of oral health services, says WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is calling on member states to move towards a ‘preventive promotional approach’ for oral health.…

Oral health

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… WHO calls for…

Dentistry

Dental profession reacts to latest WHO guidance for oral health services

The profession has slammed the latest oral health advice from the World Health Organisation – with calls for better communication.…

Dentistry

WHO calls for more research on COVID-19 transmission in dental practices

The World Heath Organisation (WHO) is urging for more research into the spread of coronavirus in dental settings.  Today, the…

Dentistry