Julie Bissett

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Dental charity sends toothbrushes to those in need

​A dental charity is sending out toothbrushes to those most in need in London.
They are also suggesting the public sterilise their toothbrushes as the country goes into lockdown.

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GDC update on Covid-19

The GDC has released an update for the dental team on the current coronavirus crisis that cover CPD hours, registration, fitness to practise hearings and ARF payments.

Opinion

Covid-19: A call for calm

Fiona Ellwood, patron of the Society of British Dental Nurses, shares her insight into the current crisis and offers some timely advice.

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UK parents top of list in limiting kids' sugar intake

More than half of UK parents are limiting their children's sugar intake, a new global survey reveals.

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BADN remains open

​The office of British Association of Dental Nurses remains open.

Opinion

COVID-19: Natural and holistic ways to stay healthy

Dentist Hina Patel is a Nutrition and Stress Management Coach. Here, she shares some ways to help you keep your wellbeing in check during these trouble times.

News

R*E*S*P*E*C*T – how do you treat your dental colleagues?

Like the best-oiled machinery, a spanner in the works at any dental practice can cause untold damage.

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NHS acts against coronavirus fake news

​The NHS has today unveiled a package of measures in the battle against coronavirus fake news – working with Google, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook – to help the public get easy access to accurate...

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Dental teams could be diabetes 'detectives'

​Dental teams could play an integral role in identifying people at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes as well as in the early detection of the condition in those who are undiagnosed, new research...

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Shortage of personal protective equipment fears

The World Health Organization has warned that severe and mounting disruption to the global supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) – caused by rising demand, panic buying, hoarding and misuse –...

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Face mask shortage: dentists hail potential breakthrough

​The British Dental Association (BDA) has applauded swift action from government and the dental industry to unlock stocks of face masks to ease the mounting supply problems facing UK dental services.

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GDC investigates ‘direct-to-consumer orthodontics’

The General Dental Council is gathering evidence in response to fears about the risks to patients regarding ‘direct-to-consumer orthodontics’.

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TV star is new ambassador for Operation Smile UK

Saira Khan, TV presenter, columnist and businesswoman has announced she is to be an Ambassador for Operation Smile UK.

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Queen opens dental hospital

The Queen formally opened the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals this week.

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Come together – to advocate for children’s oral health


The lead song on the Beatles Abbey Road album of 1969 was ‘Come Together’. That song has great resonance 50 years later as our Merseyside branch urges everyone in dentistry with a passion for...