Pay rise for dental nurses
As part of an on-going focus on pay and benefits for colleagues, Bupa Dental Care has announced a pay rise for its dental nurses.
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BEM for Fiona Ellwood
Dental nurse Fiona Ellwood has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Wales leads the way
An innovative training tool developed in Wales and designed to help dental practices maximise teamwork has gained UK-wide recognition.
GDC annual renewal open
The Annual Renewal period for all dental care professionals (DCPs) in the UK is now open and must be completed no later than 31 July 2019 in order to stay on the Register for the following 12-month period.
Funding for Brush DJ
Brush DJ, the free and NHS approved toothbrushing app, has won support from Health Innovation Manchester’s Momentum Fund to improve the oral health of Greater Manchester’s most vulnerable children.
TV’s Gabby Logan and TePe
TePe is working with TV sports presenter Gabby Logan throughout 2019 to help promote healthy smiles.
Brush teeth and Alzheimer's
Norwegian researchers have discovered a clear connection between gum disease and Alzheimer's disease.
Preventive antibiotics study
A new study has found that 81% of antibiotics prescribed by dentists to prevent infections prior to dental visits are unnecessary.
Live education
Many dental nurses attended the Dentistry Show and BDA Dental Conference at the NEC in Birmingham last month, with the Dental Nurse Forum providing plenty of learning opportunities.
Electric toothbrushes study
Using an electric toothbrush helps prevent tooth loss.
Opioids and dentistry
Dentists in the US write 37 times more opioid prescriptions than dentists in England.
Syrian refugee and dentistry
Syrian refugee Rola El Mgharbel recalls her journey – from war-torn Damascus to dental nursing in Durham.
Bupa Dental Care expands
Bupa Dental Care has announced the acquisition of Total Dental Care, adding a further four sites to its network of UK dental practices.
Infection Prevention & Control
Aura Infection Control, based in Barnard Castle, County Durham, recently launched the dental sector’s Infection Prevention & Control team awards in partnership with Dental Nursing, The Dentist and Dental Update.
Dental contracts in Wales
Replacing the current dental contract targets in Wales with a new system would be of benefit to both dentists and patients.
