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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
Wearing a face mask does not lead to a false sense of security, study finds
Wearing face coverings to protect against COVID-19 does not lead to a false sense of security, a study suggests. It…
Dentistry
Oral herpes rates are falling in children, statistics reveal
Fewer people are being exposed to oral herpes during their childhood, new research has found. The number of children exposed…
Dentistry
Could poor oral hygiene increase the risk of COVID-19 infection?
In a new paper, Victoria Sampson looks into how better oral health care could reduce the risk of complications from…
Oral health
Global face mask shortage following coronavirus is risking lives, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) warns that growing disturbance to the global supply of protective equipment following the outbreak of coronavirus…
Dentistry
Government eases pressure on face mask shortage
The UK government will unlock stocks of face masks to ease the pressure on supply problems facing UK dentistry. It…
Dentistry
Worldwide shortage of face masks risks imminent disruption of dental services
A shortage of face masks could cause ‘imminent disruption’ to dental services, the British Dental Association (BDA) says. Current guidance…
Dentistry