Julie Bissett

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BADN extends deadline for Award nominations

​The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) is extending its deadline for nominations for its four Awards until 30 March.

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Face mask shortage risks ‘imminent disruption’ to UK dental services

​The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned the shortage of face masks sparked by the coronavirus outbreak now poses an imminent risk of disruption to UK dental services, unless officials and...

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Sugar tax needs expanding

​The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed new research confirming the effectiveness of the sugar tax but argues it needs to be developed if it is to tackle tooth decay and obesity...

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Illegal teeth whitening on the rise

Oral Health Foundation is advising people to avoid having dental treatment outside of the dental surgery, following a new BBC report into the rise of illegal teeth whitening procedures.

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Coronavirus guidelines in the dental practice

Four new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK as the disease declared 'serious and imminent threat'.

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Celebrate World Oral Health Day with your patients

World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is celebrated globally every year on 20 March. It is organised by FDI World Dental Federation and is the largest global awareness campaign on oral health.

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Are you a potential DCP award winner?

C​olgate and the Oral & Dental Research Trust are offering awards for research conducted by dental care professionals (DCPs).

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Brush DJ app hits 400,000 downloads in 204 countries

​The free Brush DJ app, which uses music to engage and motivate users to have an effective oral hygiene routine has kicked off 2020 by receiving its 400,000th download.

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Dental nurses welcome warning over sugar content of 'cocktails in a can' and spirits

Dental nurses have welcomed a move by campaigners to raise awareness of sugar in 'ready to drink' alcohol beverages.

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'Check before you tick' dental campaign launches

New activity from NHS England and NHS Improvement, and NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), encourages dental teams across England to support the NHS ‘Check before you tick’ campaign to help...

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Enter our Aura IPC Awards 2020 today!

Dental Nursing, The Dentist and Dental Update are proud to announce the launch of this year’s Infection Prevention & Control team awards.

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‘Hot Topics’ study day to help spark your career

A study day designed for DCPs with an eye on their future will celebrate leap year this 29 February by focusing on some hot topics.

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Dentists urge Botox ad compliance

The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)) is encouraging dentists and dental practices offering botulinum toxin injections to ensure their marketing is legally compliant.

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Sugar levels drop in UK yogurts but concerns remain for dairy alternatives

​A survey of yogurt ingredients show that sugar levels have significantly decreased in the last two years, but concerns about overall nutritional content remain.

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E.T. embarks on an out-of-this-world dental tour

​Dental patients across Scotland could be coming across an extra-terrestrial surprise at their next check-up as one of science fiction’s best-loved faces continues his travels.