NHS Long Term plan launches
There were mixed reactions to the inclusion of dentistry in the NHS Long Term Plan launched yesterday by the Prime Minister.
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Fruit to fight tooth decay
A handful of dark-coloured berries may lower the risk of tooth decay, a new study shows.
BADN new president-elect
The new president-elect of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) is Jacqui Elsden MSc.
Communicating the future
The January issue looks at the importance of communication in the career progression of the role of the dental nurse.
Ditch the dental jargon
Dental teams are being urged to use plain English when communicating with patients and colleagues.
Student dental nurse award
A student dental nurse has been rewarded for her exceptional work.
New 'go to' dental handbook
A team from the University of Plymouth Peninsula Dental School has written the second edition of Standards in Dentistry – a flagship publication of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)).
Depression and oral heath link
Young adults with feelings of depression are significantly more at risk of oral health diseases, according to the findings of a new study.
GDC changes approach to fees
In Shifting the balance, the General Dental Council (GDC) said it wanted to develop a new approach to setting fees, which would better explain how and why funds were used, be clearer about how costs were allocated and provide more certainty about the level of fee dental professionals could expect to pay.
Teething gel changes
Parents and caregivers are being advised products containing Lidocaine used for teething in babies and children will be sold only in pharmacies from 2019.
Recognising unsung heroes
The Society of British Dental Nurses yet again recognises a number of dental nurses for their exceptional work and contribution to the profession.
Smiles for Blackpool's needy
After the success of last year’s ‘All I Want for Christmas’ oral health day created especially for Blackpool’s homeless and recovery community, the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), Horizon, Dentaid, and the Oral Health Foundation (OHF) teamed up again to bring emergency dental care to Blackpool’s most needy in time for Christmas.
HPV decision will lose lives
The Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) and the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) have joined dentist leaders in condemning the government for failing to back a catch-up programme to protect up to two million boys still in school from the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Stop energy drinks for kids
The British Dental Association has expressed dismay that government advisors have concluded there is insufficient evidence to warrant a ban on sale of energy drinks to children.
NEBDN 75th anniversary
More than 100 delegates from the dental nursing sector attended the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) 75th Anniversary Conference and Reception, held at Millbank Tower, London on 22 November, to celebrate the history and achievements of the organisation and look to the future for dental nursing.
