General Health

Early years food remains a ‘policy black hole’ in government food strategy

Action on Sugar responds to the recent changes in the UK health system. In a recent news article Action on Sugar said, “The National Food Strategy (NFS) team proposed bold, evidence-based...

The many and wonderful benefits of chewing gum

Olivia Carey on the growing body of research surrounding the many oral and wider bodily health benefits of sugar-free gum (SFG). National Smile Month, which ended June 16, 2022, has been running...

15 years after the smoking ban government policy still lags behind public opinion

New data released July first, 2022, shows the level of public support for action on smoking continues to grow. The public support the Khan Review’s recommendations to make England smokefree: now it’s...

Don’t let poor sleep become a nightmare

The importance of a good night’s sleep cannot be understated. Sleep provides our body with time to regulate core biological functions. It also allows us to unwind and feel refreshed when we wake up,...

20 years of supporting NHS Scotland

NHS Golden Jubilee celebrated 20 years of collaboration on innovation and person-centred care as a unique national asset for NHS Scotland on June 27, 2022.

Cervical cancer and HPV – not just a women’s health issue  

Dental professionals have an opportunity to strengthen partnerships with patients, to help them achieve better health and wellbeing. When you widen the focus of consultations, and bring in new,...

New food strategy will not include a tax on sugar

Following a report by Henry Dimbleby, co-founder of the Leon restaurant chain, the government has received recommendations on the state of the countries food systems.

New Covid-19 dental research indicates system being overstretched

New research, published recently by the General Dental Council (GDC), into the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on the dental sector has found profound challenges persist for both professionals and...

Vaping not a silver bullet, given huge gaps in science 

The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed the aspirations set out in the Independent review into smokefree 2030 policies to reduce tobacco use, while stressing government must take a guarded...

ASH and APPG on Smoking and Health welcome Javed Khan's review to deliver government’s smokefree 2030 ambition  

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) welcomed today Javed Khan’s call for £125 million immediate annual investment to deliver his bold plans to make smoking obsolete.

New members elected to College Council

The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) has announced the results of recent elections to its Council, with two new members elected, and five re-elected.

Cost of living crisis contributing to deterioration of oral health, claims charity

The rise in cost of living could lead to a deterioration in the nation’s oral health, according to the Oral Health Foundation.