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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