Tooth decay crisis evident
The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to new data on 'full dental extractions' among children.
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Calls for free dental care
THE ORAL HEALTH FOUNDATION is calling for free dental care for mouth cancer patients to combat the discriminatory costs of ongoing healthcare with which survivors are often burdened.
Antibiotic awareness
Three national dental organisations are supporting the World Health Organisation’s World Antibiotic Awareness Week by urging the dental profession to help keep antibiotics working.
Good complaints handling plan
The British Association of Dental Nurses and the Society of British Dental Nurses are two of the 28 organisations from across the dental sector that have joined forces to launch a set of universal principles for good complaint handling today.
Mouth cancer rises by 135%
Cases of mouth cancer in the UK have more than doubled inside the last generation, yet an alarming number of us are still unable to identify the early warning signs and symptoms.
Milkshake sugar shock
Alarming levels of sugar and calories are hidden in milkshakes sold across high street restaurants and fast food chains.
NEBDN diploma re-approved
NEBDN’s National Diploma has been re-approved by the General Dental Council (GDC).
Boys' HPV 'catch up' rejected
Health experts call on government to offer ‘catch-up’ HPV vaccination to boys up to age 18 to protect them against fatal diseases.
Antibiotic prescribing test
The British Association of Oral Surgeons (BAOS) has launched a new Antimicrobial Stewardship e-Learning resource for oral health professionals to test their knowledge of antibiotic prescribing.
BADN relaunches fellow award
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has relaunched its Fellow grade of membership.
75th anniversary of the NEBDN
As the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses enters its 75th anniversary year, Lesley Dunlop celebrates how far the organisation has come – from its humble beginnings to a look ahead to the next 25 years
The cleanest victory
Yiannis Kotoulas reveals the winners of this year’s schulke Infection Prevention and Control Practice of the Year
New 'mouth cancer' report
A NEW REPORT looking into mouth cancer in the United Kingdom reveals a dangerous and widespread lack of awareness about the disease.
Tooth loss shows malnutrition
Patients with 10 to 19 teeth are more likely to be at risk of malnutrition.
Dentistry – jigsaw of care
Dentistry is part of a jigsaw of care essential to identify and support children at risk of dental neglect and possibly wider neglect.
