The General Dental Council (GDC) published updated guidance for the Interim Orders Committee, part of the independent Dental Professionals Hearings Service, in December 2023.
GDC
At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) on November 24, 2023 at 55 Broadway, London and via Zoom, Joan Hatchard became honorary president.
People profiles
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has welcomed two new members to its Executive Committee.
People profiles
A coalition of baby charities has backed the prime minister Rishi Sunak’s plans to increase the age of sale for tobacco by one year, every year, from 2027. They estimate this could help reduce the...
Children's dentistry
The World Health Organization (WHO) released new data on December 5, 2023, that showed a low global rate of taxes being applied to unhealthy products such as alcohol and sugary sweetened beverages...
Diet and nutrition
Dental Protection says it is disappointing that the government’s update on its reform programme for the healthcare professions does not include a more specific timetable for improving dental...
Communication
In a Dental Protection survey of over 1,300 dental professionals in the UK, three in ten (30 per cent) say they have seen or experienced more disrespectful behaviour from colleagues recently than...
Workplace issues/your health
The University of Plymouth’s work to combine first-rate dental training with outstanding community care has been rewarded at the Times Higher Education Awards 2023.
Training and leadership
Made by Northern Child, ‘What’s Really in Your Vape?’ will see Jordan North, a BBC Radio 1 presenter, front his first documentary as he explores the truth behind the UK’s vaping phenomenon.
Oral health and mouth cancer
The Scottish Government will hold more talks with public health stakeholders and the alcohol industry early next year to discuss ways of limiting young people’s exposure to alcohol promotions.
Alcohol and tobacco
A survey by Public Health Wales has found that men are less likely than women to think handwashing is necessary. One in five men in Wales admitted they don’t wash their hands after going to the...
Hand hygiene
The same restrictions that currently apply to tobacco products should be applied to the marketing, packaging and display of e-cigarettes, according to a new consultation response by Public Health...
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