Julie Bissett

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Book launch: The Essential Guide to Dental Implants

Award-winning Dr Andrea Ubhi and leading implant surgeon, Dr Adam Glassford, released their new book this week, 'The Essential Guide to Dental Implants – Learn Insider Secrets and Avoid Costly...

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CQC FOI request reveals 48 breaches of DH regulations by dentists

A Freedom of Information request has revealed that there have been breaches of strict guidelines on health, safety and welfare in dental practices up and down the country.

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Mouth Cancer Action Month launches

The Oral Health Foundation was joined by a room full of campaigners and supporters at the Houses of Parliament this week, as the charity launched this year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month.

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Could gum disease be linked to oral cancer? New research to investigate

​Researchers at the University of Plymouth are exploring possible links between the bacteria that cause gum disease and the progression of oral cancer.

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Dental X-rays may increase the risk of thyroid cancer and meningioma

R​epeated exposure to dental X-rays may increase the risk of thyroid cancer and tumours in tissue covering the brain and spinal cord, according to new research.

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A plethora of opportunity under one roof at BDIA Dental Showcase

​BDIA Dental Showcase returned to the NEC this October to provide thousands of attendees with the access to the latest guidance, products and services available in the industry.

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Soft drinks link between obesity and tooth wear

​A new study published today in the journal Clinical Oral Investigations, has found that sugar-sweetened acidic drinks, such as soft drinks, is the common factor between obesity and tooth wear among...

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Practice rocks at our Infection Prevention & Control team awards

​Rock Dental from Yelverton, Devon is this year’s winner of our Infection Prevention & Control team awards.

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FGDP(UK) welcomes inclusion of oral health in care home inspections

​The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)) has welcomed the addition of oral health requirements to the Care Quality Commission (CQC)’s inspections of care homes in England.

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Workplace ban on sugary drinks slashes weight

​A workplace ban on the sale of sugar-sweetened beverages led to a 48.5% average reduction in their consumption and significantly less belly fat among 202 participants in a study by researchers at the...

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Mentoring and reflection with the Faculty of Dental Trainers

​The Faculty of Dental Trainers (FDT) will hold its Third Annual Meeting on mentoring and reflection on 15 November 2019. Dr Sarah Manton, the Faculty’s Director, shares her views on dental training...

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BADN raises money for Breast Cancer Now

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) celebrated Wear It Pink for Breast Cancer Day at the recent Dental Showcase by turning pink!

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TV linked to kids' rotten teeth

​Children who watch over 90 minutes of television a day are more likely to eat sugar and suffer from tooth decay, according to the findings of a new study.

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Full membership of BSPD open to all GDC registrants

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry has voted to change its constitution in order to make full membership of the Society open to all GDC registrants who are interested in furthering...

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Dentaid launches new mobile unit

​More homeless and vulnerable people across the UK will be able to access free dental care after Dentaid launches its second charity dental unit at the BDIA Showcase.