Julie Bissett

News

Can e-cigarettes help smokers quit?

A new study reveals that smokers who are willing to use e-cigarettes tend to smoke less and have increased quit attempts.

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Dental nurse in New Year honours list

​A dental nurse has been rewarded for her work in the New Year Honours list.

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'Child sex offender' dentist banned

GDC erases 'child sex offender' dentist.

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The sugar spike at Christmas

​A new video by the University of Warwick highlights a bitter side to our sugar consumption at Christmas.

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Mice help find gene for bad breath

​Researchers have identified a cause for chronic bad breath (halitosis), with the help of gene knockout mice – or genetically modified mice.

Events

Arts & Crafts of Endodontic Nursing

What are the dos and don’ts when decontaminating endodontic instruments and equipment?

Opinion

How to power up your career ladder

Next year will see a seismic shift in dental education and professional development.

News

New rules for X-ray equipment use

New regulations will come into force on 1 January 2018, which will mean dental practices using X-ray generators must register with the Health and Safety Executive.

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A look at the BADN conference

​The 2017 National Dental Nursing Conference was held on 17 and 18 November 2017 at the Milton Keynes Hilton.

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Jabs for the Boys – HPV campaign ramps up activity

A new campaign has been launched today to address the pressing need for greater awareness about the human papillomavirus (HPV) and its potential impact on millions of men and boys in the UK every...

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New president for Oral Health Foundation

Professor Liz Kay is the new president of the Oral Health Foundation.

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Dental reform needs 'close collaboration', says GDC

The General Dental Council (GDC), published Shifting the balance: The GDC’s response to your views and next steps today, marking a significant milestone in its strategy to reform dental regulation.

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Plaque-resisting dental material kills microbes

A US team has developed robust material for dental filings that kills decay-causing microbes and resists the formation of plaque.

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Consuming sugary drinks during pregnancy may increase asthma risk in mid-childhood

​Children between the ages of seven and nine may be at greater risk for developing asthma if they consumed high amounts of fructose in early childhood.

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Breast cancer risk up to three times higher in women with gum disease

​New research has discovered that women who suffer from gum disease are up to three times more likely to develop breast cancer.