Julie Bissett

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Time pressures impact on dental diagnosis

Dentists can miss important details on X-rays when put under time pressure, according to new research led by the University of Plymouth.

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Top sugar swap tips for Easter

With the sugar spike at Easter, stick to berries for your sweet treat.

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Hands up for a hygiene competition

​World Hand Hygiene Day is an annual event that aims to raise awareness about the importance of proper handwashing to prevent the spread of illness and infections.

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FGDP rejects CQC fee rise

​The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)) has rejected the Care Quality Commission’s 13% fee increase for dentists, which will apply from 1 April 2019.

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Dental nurses urged to support National Smile Month

The Oral Health Foundation is calling on organisations up and down the country to get behind National Smile Month 2019 so that more people can live happier and healthier lives.

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Free dental care for fishermen in Bridlington

​Fishermen and their families in Bridlington recently received free dental care as part of the Seafit Programme.

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Free CPD lectures and free treatment packs

​The three Cs – causes, consequences and care – of early enamel erosion are being explored at The BDA Dentistry Show (17-18 May 2019) by Unilever, the makers of the RegenerateTM Advanced Enamel Serum...

Opinion

Did you get your 'beauty' sleep?

​Whatever stage of our life we might be enjoying, sleep is a key factor in ensuring it’s a healthy one.

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New treatment to regenerate gum tissue

Scientists have been able to combine biological and mechanical techniques to repair and regenerate bone and gum tissue.

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UK schools rank last in providing oral health education

FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) released the results of a survey from 13 countries, which asked parents with children aged 5–16 if their child's school provided lessons on good oral care – and the...

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Paediatric dentist wins award

​NIHR (National Institute for Health Research) Doctoral Research Fellow and Honorary Specialty Registrar Helen Rogers has won BSPD’s Outstanding Innovation Award (OIA) for her work in establishing the...

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Award for dental nurse

​Long-standing BADN member Janet Goodwin was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) at their Diplomates Day Ceremony at the Law Society in London on Friday 15...

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Escape Room Challenge

Visitors to the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show can take part in an exciting Escape Room challenge raising funds for the Together Dental partnership.

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Bio-plastic toothbrush wins award

T​he TePe GOOD toothbrush, the UK’s first sustainably produced bio-plastic toothbrush, has been awarded Best Oral Health Product at the OTC and Product Retail Awards 2019.

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NHS dental charges increase

​The British Dental Association has slammed the latest above inflation increase in dental charges, announced yesterday. The 5% increase in charges will see the cost of a routine check-up increase by...