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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
Twenty three million sick days lost to dental pain, new figures show
New figures have revealed that nearly three in 10 (28%) people in the UK have taken time off work due…
Dentistry
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
Poor oral health ‘could lower survival rates of head and neck cancer’
There is a strong link between oral health and survival among people diagnosed with head and neck cancer. This is…
Dentistry
More than 4.4 million children not seen by NHS dentist in the past year
New data from the Liberal Democrats has shown that more than 4.4 million children in England were not seen by…
Dentistry
Dental unit waterlines – decon survey update
Join Laura Edgar on Tuesday 26 September at 7pm as she discusses dental unit waterline treatment and management. The aim…
Health & research
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
Most patients unaware HPV causes throat cancer, says study
Most patients are unaware of the relationship between human papillomavirus (HPV) and throat cancer, a study says. According to new…
Dentistry
Is teledentistry effective and is it here to stay?
Teledentistry is an effective way to conduct appointments, according to a new study – but faces significant barriers in the…
Dentistry
Worldwide cancer cases in under 50s ‘up almost 80% in three decades’
The number of under 50s being diagnosed with cancer worldwide has risen by nearly 80% in three decades. This is…
Dentistry
Free mental health webinar to mark World Suicide Prevention Day
Dental team members are invited to register now with Psynergy Mental Health to attend a free webinar this September. Marking…
Dentistry
Researchers to explore long-term impact of wearing dentures
Researchers are kicking off a study to explore the long-term physical impact of wearing dentures. The 18-month study will be…
Health & research
HPV and dentistry: what are the signs and how can you help?
As a common virus which could cause cancer, Neena Nayyar discusses how to spot HPV and why the role of…
Health & research
Ibuprofen ‘can effectively manage dental pain in children’
Acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs – such as ibuprofen – can be used to manage dental pain when immediate care is…
Health & research
NHS to launch programme to transform diabetes care
Tens of thousands of people living with early onset type 2 diabetes in England will receive more intensive and targeted…
Health & research
Teeth capable of preserving antibodies for centuries, study finds
A new study has found that teeth could preserve antibodies for hundreds of years, allowing scientists to better understand the…
Dentistry
Beware of language barriers, dental tourists warned
People are being warned of the dangers that language barriers could hold when traveling abroad for dental treatment. This is…
Dentistry