Julie Bissett

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Call for dentists to share evidence on alcohol harm

​The Commission on Alcohol Harm is today launching a call for evidence as part of its inquiry into alcohol harm and the changes needed to reduce the damage caused by alcohol.

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UK orthodontist is the first dentist to ski to both Poles

​The Headsouth is the ultimate challenge in The Lewis Moody Foundation Headsup series.

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Confused and confounded about tax?

With the Self Assessment deadline for 2018/19 approaching at the end of this month, it can be a stressful time for those who are new to the process.

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Christmas flu warning

Doctors are urging people to protect themselves and their families from flu over the coming week amid warnings that new cases may peak over the busy Christmas period.

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Dental groups boosts charity drive to help vulnerable patients

​​A charity helping those unable to access dental care in the UK and abroad has received a bumper pallet of 2500 impression trays, vital to producing dentures.​

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Public call on GDC to focus on preventing poor outcomes in dentistry

A survey reveals the public want the GDC to focus on prevention rather than taking action once something had gone wrong.

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Colosseum Dental recognises outstanding professionals

​​​At the recent Colosseum Dental Conference, the groups presented awards to individuals and teams in recognition of their outstanding commitment and passion.

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UK action triggers European-wide coalition to eliminate HPV cancers

The UK's r​ecent decision to vaccinate boys and girls from HPV-cancers has inspired the formation of a European-wide group to put an end to the virus.

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Advice on risks of swallowed items

​The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has issued advice to its members to minimise the risks of patients swallowing or inhaling parts of dental instruments and materials during treatment.

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£22.95 GDC registration application fees for dental nurses

​The General Dental Council (GDC) has today announced that registration application fees are being introduced from 1 January 2020.

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New study: prevention not treatment must be way forward for kids’ teeth

The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed a focus on prevention and reduced intervention in a new study[1] on the effectiveness of fillings in children.

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Dental nurse launches crusade against raisins at school

A healthy snack for primary school children should be exactly that – healthy. But 5-7 year olds in England are being given raisins as snacks despite the recommendation from Public Health England they...

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Golden opportunity for dental nurses

​BADN President Jacqui Elsden urges dental nurses to speak up and feed their comments into the HEE Advancing Dentistry Review.

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Bullied woman gets smile of her dreams

​A woman who was driven to the brink of suicide because of a rare dental condition has now got a new lease of life, thanks to an award-winning dentist.

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New appointments at SBDN

​There have been two new appointments at the Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) followings its AGM.