The fight against plastic pollution is an ongoing concern. But what are the UK statistics and how can professionals make a difference? Currently, the UK is estimated to generate around 2.36 metric tons (mt) of plastic waste per year....
4th-10th May is Viral Meningitis Awareness Week in the UK. Originally created by the charity Meningitis Now, this event urges us to learn more about the condition and the long-term effects it can have on sufferers. This year’s campaign,...
The use of amalgam, which is a mixture of metals including mercury, in dentistry is still widely debated. However, many dental practices still employ amalgam if it is clinically indicated. Even if some dentists do not personally use the...
24th March is World TB Day – an occasion specifically created to help increase understanding of tuberculosis (TB) and the devastating health, social and economic consequences of this disease that are still being seen around the globe. Each year,...
There are more than 100 different strains of HPV in the world. 14 of these have been identified as serious, potentially cancer-causing viruses.1 But how is this virus spread and what are the main risks? How HPV is spread...
Over the last two years Coronavirus has taken over the entire world. Everyone’s lives have been affected by the virus in one way or another. The pandemic has raised the importance of infection control for communities everywhere. Measures were...
A dental practice will naturally generate many different types of waste throughout the day. In order to remain compliant, protect people and safeguard the planet, correct waste disposal is paramount. As such, it’s time to go back to basics...
Waste management in healthcare is crucial. Not only does the correct disposal of healthcare waste help keep people safe, but it is also more beneficial for the environment. So, how is healthcare waste categorised and why is proper waste...
In 2018, 14.7% of the UK population smoked – in 2019, it dropped to 14.1%.1 Although fewer people are now smoking compared to previous years, smoking is still a significant healthcare concern. Smoking can trigger many health issues, both...
In the space of the last 30 years, the UK has become 0.9°C warmer and experienced 6% more rainfall.[1] While these changes may not seem drastic, even minor climate change is a serious problem. Indeed, we are already experiencing...