Julie Bissett

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Society of British Dental Nurses supports government 'healthy ageing' initiative

​The Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) has added its support to Public Health England's consensus on healthy ageing.

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Free dental treatment for fishermen a resounding success

Hot on the heels of winning an award for ‘Best Outreach or Charity Initiative’, this year’s #SmilesAtSea tour of Cornwall and Devon was once again a resounding success.

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Dentists welcome CQC’s focus on NHS access crisis

The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed the move from inspectors at the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to make the growing crisis in patient access the headline of its keynote report on the...

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E-cigarettes help Brits to quit

​A new study published today by the scientific journal Addiction found a positive link between the number of people in England giving up smoking when using e-cigarettes to try to quit.

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Children have a right to be healthy

Outgoing Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies has released an independent report, which argues that childhood obesity is solvable, and all children have the right to live healthy active...

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Working mums feel unsupported by bosses

Almost half the nation’s working mums don’t feel their emotional or physical needs are being catered for by their employers, a study revealed.

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{my}dentist launches Trainee Dental Nurse Diploma

{my}dentist’s Academy has launched its Trainee Dental Nurse Diploma which is accredited by the NEBDN to trainees from external practices anywhere in the UK.

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BBC Apprentice winner at Showcase

We hear from Tom Pellereau about his latest invention – the STYLSMILE Whitening Experience.

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New Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals opens

The new Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals opened this month.

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BADN reaction to 'slight reduction' in ARF

​BADN welcomes the very slight reduction by the GDC in the Annual Retention Fee for dental nurses of £2 per year, for the next three years.

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Mouth Cancer Action Month is coming

The Oral Health Foundation is building up to this year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month by calling on you to help the general public become more ‘mouthaware’.

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Dentists warn of risky teething products

A new study reveals many teething products are not only a risk to babies' health, but are also ineffective in reducing pain.

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Baby teeth link to ADHD and autism

​Researchers have identified elemental signatures in baby teeth that are unique to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, and cases when both neurodevelopment...

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Campaign alerts patients to dangers of DIY braces

​The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) and Oral Health Foundation are planning a national campaign to warn patients about the risks of direct to consumer orthodontics, also known as DIY orthodontics.

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Numbers seeking advice about aggressive patients increasing

​The Dental Defence Union has seen an increase in dental professionals wanting advice or support on how to deal with violent or aggressive patients.