News

Workplace bullying CPD event open to all

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has announced its February ‘Coffee Catchup’ on workplace bullying will be free for all participants.

Training and leadership

Stephen Kinnock announced as speaker at BDIA Dental Showcase

Stephen Kinnock, minister of state for care, will be a key speaker at the BDIA Dental Showcase 2025.

Dental nursing extra

Charity provides dental hygiene kits for the homeless

A London-based charity, Who is Hussain, has given out dental kits to help address poor dental health in the homeless community.

Communication

Million pound training facility established in Newcastle

A multi-million pound dental education and training facility has been launched in Newcastle.

Training and leadership

Over 60,000 children benefit from oral health education scheme

BrightBites, an oral health education programme, has delivered sessions to more than 60,000 school children across the UK.

Children's dentistry

Bristol NHS dental practice witnesses’ queue of over 100 prospective patients

A dental clinic in Bristol experienced large queues on February 6, 2025, after it announced it would be enrolling new NHS patients.

Communication

College to recruit board chair

The College of General Dentistry has announced it is seeking the next chair of the board for its Faculty of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy.

Professionalism/career development

Oral bacteria could be ‘detrimental to brain health’, says study

The bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be linked to changes in brain function as you age, research has suggested.

Systemic diseases

Kendal dental clinic awarded for sustainable practice

A Kendal dental practice has been awarded a ‘Green Impact for Dentistry’ Gold Award 2024.

People profiles

Dental group partners with software company

The dental group, Tooth Club, has announced its partnership with Agilio Software, adopting its platforms to optimise operational processes.

Communication

Fundraising events calendar launched

Dentaid The Dental Charity has published its 2025 fundraising events calendar.

Volunteering

Young people support a smokefree generation, study reveals

Young people welcome the idea of the government’s smokefree generation policy, viewing it as a chance to free their generation from harmful addiction, says a study led by the University of Nottingham.

Alcohol and tobacco