Julie Bissett

News

Fluoride benefit kids' dental health, says new report

​Public Health England (PHE) has today published its 'Water fluoridation: health monitoring in England 2018' report on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

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Dementia guidance goes online

​The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)) has made its guidance on the practice of dentistry for patients with dementia available free of charge online.

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'Give Up Loving Pop' campaign reaches schools

Community coaches from professional football clubs in Lancashire will deliver high-sugar drinks education to school children as part of a new campaign to tackle poor oral health and obesity.

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Healthcare workers risk burnout without proper support

​The healthcare sector is in the top five UK industries least likely to offer help employees manage levels of work-related stress.​

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BDA slams patient charges price hike

NHS dentistry patient charges will be increasing by around 5% from April.

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Dentistry needs more expanded duties dental nurses

Dentistry requires a more flexible workforce with more expanded duties dental nurses and increased opportunities for dental care professionals to upskill and move into new roles.

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Tooth loss risk for mums

​Having a larger family is linked to a heightened tooth loss risk for mums.

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Does your practice have a 'bad weather' policy?

​Dental practices should have a bad weather policy to ensure they are fully prepared for any staff disruptions caused by the harsh winter weather, says MDDUS.

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Non-smokers with oral precancerous lesions at increased risk of cancer

​Precancerous lesions in the mouths of non-smokers are more likely to progress to cancer than those in smokers.

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Women in dentistry – live Q&A for International Women’s Day

To mark International Women’s Day this Thursday, the BDA is giving current and future dental professionals the chance to chat live with a panel of female dentists and advisors about the changing face...

Events

Digital literacy in dentistry

A new event will explore the potential for digitisation in dentistry and the importance of digital skills in the dental setting.

News

Teeth hold key to early diagnosis of eating disorders

NHS dentists and their teams need guidance to aid patients with eating disorders.

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Failure to tackle child oral health unsustainable, say dentists

​The British Dental Association has said new figures from Queen Mary University of London suggesting children's use of non-dental services for dental pain could be costing the NHS £2.3 million a year...

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GDC launches quality assurance consultation

A consultation, launched today by the General Dental Council (GDC), is proposing changes to the way it quality assures education and training leading to registration for dental professionals.

Opinion

Is ‘talking sex’ taboo in the dental chair?

​The way we communicate with each other has been shaped over the years in mores, trends and values as well as the technology that enhances (or arguably, hinders) the process.