Aggressive patients increase
The Dental Defence Union has seen an increase in dental professionals wanting advice or support on how to deal with violent or aggressive patients.
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Dangers of DIY braces
The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) and Oral Health Foundation are planning a national campaign to warn patients about the risks of direct to consumer orthodontics, also known as DIY orthodontics.
Are therapists gateway to NHS?
Dental therapists are qualified, capable and committed to the NHS but are unable to work to the fullest of their capabilities.
Slow Dentistry: changing pace
Dental professionals are being encouraged to adopt a slower pace in their dental practices in order to better ensure patient safety and reduce their own work related stress.
Oral health and stress
Oral health is an essential part of psychological well-being and overall health in older adults.
Snack tax v sugary drink tax
Taxing high sugar snacks such as biscuits, cakes, and sweets might be more effective at reducing obesity levels than increasing the price of sugar sweetened drinks, suggests a study published by The BMJ.
Mouthwash and exercise
Exercise is known to reduce blood pressure – but the activity of bacteria in our mouths may determine whether we experience this benefit, according to new research.
BADN collaborates
2020 is the 80th anniversary of the founding of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) – originally called the British Dental Nurses’ and Assistants’ Society, and later the Association of British Dental Surgery Assistants – the UK’s professional association for dental nurses.
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BDIA Dental Showcase
BDIA Dental Showcase takes place next month (17-19 October) and if you haven’t already registered, now’s the time.
Tooth loss and regeneration
New research published in the Journal of Dental Research has shed light on the science behind the formation of the periodontal ligament.
Eco-toothbrush for 10,000
The UK’s first sustainable subscription box service, Brushbox, has donated almost 10,000 toothbrushes to disadvantaged children throughout the UK as a direct result of their funding round, and their ‘buy one, give one’ business model.
People ditch the cigs
People are quitting smoking in droves.
Elite athletes and oral health
Elite athletes have high rates of oral disease despite brushing their teeth more frequently than most people, finds a new UCL study.
DH&T educator wins award
An academic from the University of Plymouth has become the first dental care professional to win a prize at the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) awards.
Why we need a 'pudding tax'
A new nationwide poll by the Oral Health Foundation has found the majority of Brits (54%) now support a ’pudding tax’.
