Oral health

Lancashire and south Cumbria launch oral health improvement project

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has introduced a scheme to look at ways to improve dental access and oral health across the region.

Children in Swindon more likely to need tooth removal

According to a report, almost three times as many children require teeth removal in hospital in Swindon compared to other areas in the south-west

Over half of people have skipped toothbrushing

Data collected by the Oral Health Foundation (OHF) reveals over half of the adult population (54 per cent) have admitted to skipping brushing their teeth at least once a week.

Blackpool seeks to tackle tooth decay in children

Data from the Local Democracy Reporting Service has revealed that nearly a third of five-year-olds in Blackpool have tooth decay.

Olympic dental care department set up

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the creation of its first Oral Health Department ahead of Paris 2024. The department will provide athletes competing at the games with more...

Not just an old man’s disease

Philip Silver discusses the increase in the number of cancer patients.

‘Hidden sugars’ causing tooth decay, study reveals

Data released by the Oral Health Foundation has revealed alarming sugar consumption habits in the UK, sparking concern among health experts.

Dental initiative deemed ‘huge success’

The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy’s (BSDHT) ‘First Smiles’ 2024 initiative was a huge success, transforming children's perceptions of oral health through fun-filled, educational school...

Society makes oral health ‘fun and impactful’ for children 

The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy’s (BSDHT) First Smiles 2024 initiative was a huge success. It transformed children's perceptions of oral health through fun-filled, educational school...

Children in deprived areas three times more likely to have tooth decay

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have found that children living in more deprived areas are three times more likely to have severe tooth decay that requires a dental extraction in a...

Wolverhampton nursery holds daily toothbrushing sessions

Sunflowers Day Nursery in Wolverhampton has been conducting oral health sessions to help tackle the high levels of childhood decay.

Oral hygiene and impaired motor skills

Tom Alcraft discusses assisting patients with the challenges of reduced mobility.