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New survey raises concerns over ‘dental timebomb’ in Plymouth
A new survey has raised concerns over an impending ‘dental timebomb’ in Plymouth. Research by Dental Phobia suggests that some patients are waiting up to five years for check-ups because they can’t get appointments with NHS dentists, they can’t afford to go to the dentist or they’re anxious about having dental treatment. An interactive map […]
New dental clinic opens in Bangor to boost NHS provision
A new dental clinic has opened in Bangor. The centre, which has been launched in partnership with the NHS and Bangor University, will play a key role in boosting NHS provision in the local area. Bangor Dental Academy is part of a comprehensive plan to increase capacity in the region, as Betsi Cadwaladr University Health […]
New study suggests vaping could increase risk of cavities
A new study suggests that vaping could increase the risk of developing cavities. Dr Karina Irusa, study author and assistant professor of comprehensive care at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, explained that the liquids and aerosols used in e-cigarettes can coat the teeth in a sticky film, which encourages bacteria to grow. She compared […]
Dentist highlights mouth cancer causes as cases reach record high
A leading dentist has highlighted the main causes of mouth cancer to raise awareness of the deadly disease as cases reach a record high in the UK. Dr Khaled Kasem, from Impress, said that most people know that smoking causes lung cancer, but public awareness of oral cancer remains relatively low. Many people are still […]
British Dental Association criticises Richard Madeley over GMB comments
The British Dental Association has criticised Good Morning Britain host Richard Madeley over comments he made about NHS dentists on Tuesday 22nd November. Speaking about the current access crisis, which is making it difficult for patients to get NHS dental appointments, Mr Madeley suggested that NHS dentists lack the training necessary to carry out routine […]
Chief dental officer encourages the public to be mouth aware to detect signs of mouth cancer
The chief dental officer for Northern Ireland has encouraged the public to be mouth aware to detect symptoms of mouth cancer. Caroline Lappin shared advice to raise awareness of this year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month, which runs throughout November. Mouth cancer has become more prevalent in Northern Ireland in the last decade, and across the […]
Plymouth schoolchildren launch new dental access campaign
A group of schoolchildren from Plymouth has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of dental access issues in the city. The campaign was devised by children and teachers at Whitleigh Community Primary School following a survey conducted by teacher, Sarah O’Neill. After struggling to get NHS dental appointments for her own family, Sarah decided […]
New report highlights sugar content of baby and toddler foods
A new report has highlighted the shocking sugar content of some baby and toddler foods. Research conducted by Action on Sugar suggests that some breakfast foods contain more than 4 teaspoons of sugar per serving. The charity has also raised concerns over marketing ploys, with over 75% of products promoted as healthy choices with labels […]
Dentist shares warning signs of mouth cancer to encourage early diagnosis
A dentist has shared common signs of mouth cancer to encourage more people to get checked in the hope of improving survival rates. Early diagnosis can increase survival chances by up to 90% but studies suggest that most people with mouth cancer in the UK are diagnosed at an advanced stage. This is largely due […]
Apprentice dental nurse is all smiles after winning Greater Birmingham Apprentice of the Year 2022
An apprentice dental nurse is all smiles after winning the Greater Birmingham Apprentice of the Year 2022 award. Summar Wilkes, 18, won the award in the Health, Education and Care category before beating five other category winners to scoop the overall Apprentice of the Year gong. Summar works at Smile Style Dental Centre in Stafford […]
