General Health

Smoking cessation pill helps young people to quit vaping

A clinical trial has showed that a pill for adult smoking cessation can significantly help teens and young adults quit vaping.

Controlling kidney disease

Jacob Watwood emphasises the importance of oral health for overall wellbeing.

The clench connection

Karen Harnott reviews how best to reduce the risk of hearing loss.

Tobacco and Vapes Bill backed by parliament

Members of parliament have voted to pass the historic Tobacco and Vapes Bill which will phase out the sale of tobacco to the next generation.

Strength in sleep

Annastasia Kellett Wright explores the links between disordered sleep, menopause and oral health.

Such a pain!

Philip Silver looks at how to treat headaches at home.

Finding the link

Andrew Turner considers the wider impacts of psoriasis.

Sedentary behaviour and lower back pain

Stuart Clark discusses the possible solutions to a common issue.

No smoke and mirrors here

Michael Sultan considers the role of the dental team in smoking cessation.

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General Health

Water fluoridation scheme expands in the northeast

Plans to expand water fluoridation in the northeast of England to help tackle tooth decay have been put out to public consultation on March 25, 2024, the government has announced.

General Health

Blood pressure pilot launched

Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) Lincolnshire and Essex are offering blood pressure checks to patients over 40 years old to identify hypertension and signpost them towards early intervention.

Stem cell therapy strikes again

Michael Sultan looks at the latest developments in medicine.

Oral bacteria ‘detrimental to brain health’, says study

The bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be linked to changes in brain function as you age, research has suggested.

Mouth bacteria linked to stroke risk

A preliminary study indicates that a common bacteria typically found in the mouth and gut is more prevalent in individuals who have experienced a stroke.

Young people support a smokefree generation, study reveals

Young people welcome the idea of the government’s smokefree generation policy, viewing it as a chance to free their generation from harmful addiction, says a study led by the University of Nottingham.

Dental checks have a ‘lifesaving role’ in Scottish healthcare

Scottish Labour data has revealed that dental checks can be “lifesaving” in identifying cancer. The party has called on the Scottish National Party to ensure the checks are available to all Scottish...

Improving mouth cancer management

A look at the role of the dental professional in head and neck cancer treatment.

Making the difference

Jacob Watwood discusses the links between periodontitis and increased stroke risk.

Viva las vegan

Andrew Turner outlines the effects of veganism on oral health.

Head and neck cancer risk reduced by drinking coffee

The analysis of data from more than a dozen studies has revealed that coffee and tea consumption has been linked with lower risks of developing head and neck cancer, including cancers of the mouth and...

Wear and tear

Luke Hutchings discusses the best way to approach the issue of dental erosion.

Changes in preconception health indicators revealed

A study that looked at preconception health across three generations in the UK has found that some unhealthy behaviours such as smoking and soft drink consumption have decreased over time, while rates...

Smoking cessation services face funding uncertainty

An annual survey has found a record expansion in local authority-run stop smoking services following major investment.

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