General Health

Water fluoridation: An opportunity for dental professionals to advocate for improved oral health

As the government’s launch a new consultation into water fluoridation in the North East, the Oral Health Foundation is encouraging dental professionals to seize this opportunity by liaising with local...

Best and worst easter eggs for your teeth, ranked by a dentist

Ferakh Hamid reveals how you can enjoy these sweet treats without compromising oral hygiene. 

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.

Smokefree generation one step closer as bill introduced

A new bill to protect future generations across the UK from the harmful impacts of smoking and build a better future for our children will be introduced to Parliament on March 20, 2024. 

Understanding menopause

Fazeela Khan-Osbourne explores its impact on dental treatment.

Supporting patients through menopause  

Tom Alcraft reviews data on the importance of patient education.

Government urges call to smokers to make a quit attempt for no smoking day

Leading charities, including Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), Cancer Research UK and Asthma + Lung UK, are joining forces with the government to encourage the nation’s 5.3m smokers to make a quit...

The reasons behind Spring Budget’s vaping tax

Ferakh Hamid unravels the hidden truths behind vaping and its impact on oral health.

Are alcohol-free drinks suitable, healthy or possibly harmful for teenagers?

Research from Flinders University has revealed that parents are feeling conflicted, confused and concerned when it comes to zero-alcohol beer, wine and spirits and adolescents.

Patients are happy to get support on how to lose weight during routine dental appointments

As public health experts search for new ways to tackle the obesity crisis, a Loughborough University study has found that patients would welcome support from their dentist on weight management.

Senior councillors write to the prime minister to call for tobacco legislation

A senior group of councillors from across the political spectrum wrote to the prime minister on March 1, 2024, to urge him to publish the ‘Tobacco and Vapes Bill’ at the earliest opportunity.

Smokers believe vaping is at least as harmful as smoking

More than half of smokers in England wrongly believe that vaping is more harmful or as harmful as smoking, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.