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Dental mentors conference

With less than three weeks to go, if you haven't already done so, don't forget to book your place at our Dental Mentors conference, taking place on Saturday 23 November at the British Dental Association, Wimpole Street in London

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48 breaches of DH regulations

A Freedom of Information request has revealed that there have been breaches of strict guidelines on health, safety and welfare in dental practices up and down the country.

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Book launch

Award-winning Dr Andrea Ubhi and leading implant surgeon, Dr Adam Glassford, released their new book this week, 'The Essential Guide to Dental Implants – Learn Insider Secrets and Avoid Costly Mistakes'.”

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Mouth Cancer Action Month

The Oral Health Foundation was joined by a room full of campaigners and supporters at the Houses of Parliament this week, as the charity launched this year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month.

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Gum disease and oral cancer

​Researchers at the University of Plymouth are exploring possible links between the bacteria that cause gum disease and the progression of oral cancer.

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Dental X-rays risks: new study

R​epeated exposure to dental X-rays may increase the risk of thyroid cancer and tumours in tissue covering the brain and spinal cord, according to new research.

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Soft drinks link to tooth wear

​A new study published today in the journal Clinical Oral Investigations, has found that sugar-sweetened acidic drinks, such as soft drinks, is the common factor between obesity and tooth wear among adults.

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Rock Dental wins award

​Rock Dental from Yelverton, Devon is this year’s winner of our Infection Prevention & Control team awards.

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BDIA Dental Showcase round up

​BDIA Dental Showcase returned to the NEC this October to provide thousands of attendees with the access to the latest guidance, products and services available in the industry.

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Oral health in care home check

​The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)) has welcomed the addition of oral health requirements to the Care Quality Commission (CQC)’s inspections of care homes in England.

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Workplace ban on sugary drinks

​A workplace ban on the sale of sugar-sweetened beverages led to a 48.5% average reduction in their consumption and significantly less belly fat among 202 participants in a study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).

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Mentoring and reflection

​The Faculty of Dental Trainers (FDT) will hold its Third Annual Meeting on mentoring and reflection on 15 November 2019. Dr Sarah Manton, the Faculty’s Director, shares her views on dental training and why you should get involved with the FDT.

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BADN raises money

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) celebrated Wear It Pink for Breast Cancer Day at the recent Dental Showcase by turning pink!

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TV linked to kids' poor teeth

​Children who watch over 90 minutes of television a day are more likely to eat sugar and suffer from tooth decay, according to the findings of a new study.

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Full membership of BSPD open

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry has voted to change its constitution in order to make full membership of the Society open to all GDC registrants who are interested in furthering children’s oral health.