BADN extends deadline
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) is extending its deadline for nominations for its four Awards until 30 March.
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Face mask shortage risks
The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned the shortage of face masks sparked by the coronavirus outbreak now poses an imminent risk of disruption to UK dental services, unless officials and industry are prepared to ease rationing.
Sugar tax needs expanding
The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed new research confirming the effectiveness of the sugar tax but argues it needs to be developed if it is to tackle tooth decay and obesity effectively.
Illegal teeth whitening peaks
Oral Health Foundation is advising people to avoid having dental treatment outside of the dental surgery, following a new BBC report into the rise of illegal teeth whitening procedures.
Coronavirus guidelines
Four new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK as the disease declared 'serious and imminent threat'.
Mark World Oral Health Day
World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is celebrated globally every year on 20 March. It is organised by FDI World Dental Federation and is the largest global awareness campaign on oral health.
Are you an award winner?
Colgate and the Oral & Dental Research Trust are offering awards for research conducted by dental care professionals (DCPs).
Time to learn the five Rs
How the whole dental team needs to raise the alarm and remember to ‘recognise, respond, report, record and refer'
Brush DJ hits 400,000
The free Brush DJ app, which uses music to engage and motivate users to have an effective oral hygiene routine has kicked off 2020 by receiving its 400,000th download.
Sugar and pre-mixed booze
Dental nurses have welcomed a move by campaigners to raise awareness of sugar in 'ready to drink' alcohol beverages.
'Check before you tick'
New activity from NHS England and NHS Improvement, and NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), encourages dental teams across England to support the NHS ‘Check before you tick’ campaign to help patients understand their eligibility for free or reduced cost NHS dental treatment.
Aura IPC Awards 2020
Dental Nursing, The Dentist and Dental Update are proud to announce the launch of this year’s Infection Prevention & Control team awards.
‘Hot Topics’ study day
A study day designed for DCPs with an eye on their future will celebrate leap year this 29 February by focusing on some hot topics.
Botox ad compliance
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)) is encouraging dentists and dental practices offering botulinum toxin injections to ensure their marketing is legally compliant.
Sugar levels drop in yogurts
A survey of yogurt ingredients show that sugar levels have significantly decreased in the last two years, but concerns about overall nutritional content remain.
