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Increase in violence-related injury across England and Wales

23 April 2025

25th annual National Violence Surveillance Network report shows rise in the number of violence-related emergency department visits in 2024, but also reveals substantial reductions in violence since 2000.

Brighter Smiles: Improvement in the oral health of children starting secondary school

28 January 2025

Fewer children in Wales are starting secondary school having experienced tooth decay, but for those affected, it may be harder to get treatment.

Cardiff University Professor receives Thailand’s Prince Mahidol Award for global contribution to reducing violence.

28 January 2025

This award recognises the global impact of Professor Shepherd’s work, and his unwavering commitment to making communities safer.

Alumni sat enjoying the event

Alumni networking round-up

29 November 2024

It’s been a busy few weeks for alumni with social events taking place in Cardiff, Tokyo, London and India.

Three eco-friendly toothbrushes

Text message reminders help teens brush their teeth

31 October 2024

New research finds that text message reminders will improve tooth brushing habits in teenagers.

Text message reminders can help improve oral health in teenagers

17 October 2024

Text message reminders can help improve oral health in teenagers.

Two police officers

14% reduction in serious violence in England and Wales

22 April 2024

New data show a 14% decrease in violence related injury between 2022 and 2023

A parent teaching their child to brush their teeth correctly

More must be done to tackle dental health inequalities across Wales, survey shows

1 February 2024

Recent survey suggests that more must be done to tackle dental health inequalities across Wales.

Secondary school pupils

New initiative to tackle tooth decay in young people

30 August 2023

The International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD) recently held a Global Summit in Italy, in collaboration with the Italian Society of Paediatric Dentistry (SIOI).

A young person receiving dental treatment

Head of School contributes to landmark moment in the improvement of oral health

17 February 2023

The International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD) recently held a Global Summit in Italy, in collaboration with the Italian Society of Paediatric Dentistry (SIOI).