Julie Bissett

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Volunteering as a dental nurse

Dental nurse Sarah Haslam talks about her experience of volunteering with Crisis at Christmas...

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Henry’s Angels Christmas treat

Henry Schein Team Members across the UK and Ireland brought smiles to the faces of seriously ill children during the holiday season.

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New toothbrushing initiative for under 5s in Manchester

​Thousands of young children are to benefit from a new £1.5m programme aimed at transforming the dental health of under 5s across Greater Manchester.

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Dentists honoured for outstanding achievements

​Fourteen dentists have been honoured in the annual round of BDA Honours and Awards for their outstanding achievements, and their commitment to the BDA and the dental profession as a whole.

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Health not costs is why Brits quit smoking

New research shows more Brits are stubbing out their cigarettes for good in a bid to improve their general health and wellbeing.

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Mixed 'dental' reception for NHS Long Term Plan

There were mixed reactions to the inclusion of dentistry in the NHS Long Term Plan launched yesterday by the Prime Minister.

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Fruit extract to fight tooth decay

​A handful of dark-coloured berries may lower the risk of tooth decay, a new study shows.

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Communicating the future of dental nursing

The January issue looks at the importance of communication in the career progression of the role of the dental nurse.

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BADN new president-elect

The new president-elect of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) is Jacqui Elsden MSc.

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Ditch the dental jargon, teams told

​Dental teams are being urged to use plain English when communicating with patients and colleagues.

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Student dental nurse scoops award

A student dental nurse has been rewarded for her exceptional work.

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New publication of national 'go to' dental handbook

​A team from the University of Plymouth Peninsula Dental School has written the second edition of Standards in Dentistry – a flagship publication of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)).

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Depression and oral heath links revealed

​Young adults with feelings of depression are significantly more at risk of oral health diseases, according to the findings of a new study.

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My Mouth Cancer Action event

Dental nurse Kelly Brown shares her Mouth Cancer Action Month initiative. With a passion for supporting the provision of care to vulnerable adults across Birmingham, in particular homeless persons...

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Teething gels to be sold in pharmacies only

​Parents and caregivers are being advised products containing Lidocaine used for teething in babies and children will be sold only in pharmacies from 2019.