Effectiveness of pain relief
A combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen controls pain after wisdom tooth removal better than opioids, according to a Rutgers Health study.
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Dentistry petition delivered
Adam Dance, MP for Yeovil, joined colleagues and campaigners at Downing Street to deliver a petition demanding urgent action to address the NHS dentistry crisis.
Society welcomes board member
The Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) has welcomed Chris Louca to its Honorary Fellows Board.
Seasoned dental nurse retires
Swansea Bay’s oldest registered dental nurse has retired after a career spanning more than five decades.
DCby1 award deadline nearing
The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) has encouraged dental practices in the UK to enter the 2025 NASDAL Dental Check by One (DCby1) Practice of the Year award before the entry closes. The closing date is February 7, 2025, at 5pm.
Services to dentistry award
Pam Swain, chief executive of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 New Year’s Honours List for services to dental nursing.
Dental associations team up
The Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) and the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) have announced that, from December 2, 2024, dental nurse members of BADN working in implants will be eligible for complementary ADI membership.
Scots go without dental care
According to the Scottish Liberal Democrats, almost 40 per cent of those registered with a dentist in Scotland, haven’t seen one in the past two years. The party leader, Alex Cole-Hamilton, has called on the Scottish National Party (SNP) to end the crisis in NHS dentistry.
Sugary drinks lead to diabetes
A study from researchers at the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University has estimated that 2.2m new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2m new cases of cardiovascular disease occur each year globally due to consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.
Smartwatch aimed at smokers
Smartwatches could aid people in quitting smoking, according to a University of Bristol study.
Looking ahead
Affan Saghir and Jade Cousins explore the role of the dental nurse in cosmetic dentistry.
The importance of oral health
Rebecca Smith relays the importance of oral hygiene for an ageing population.
Coffee helps lower cancer risk
The analysis of data from more than a dozen studies has revealed that coffee and tea consumption has been linked with lower risks of developing head and neck cancer, including cancers of the mouth and throat.
Dentures inspired by nature
Scientists have harnessed the power of nature by mimicking octopus suckers to help dentures stick to the mouth.
GDC publishes outcome report
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published the outcome report following its consultation on proposed amendments to the Specialist List Assessed Applications (SLAA) routes.
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