Job advert website launched
From August 27, 2024, the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) website will include a page advertising dental nurse job vacancies.
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Representatives welcomed
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has announced two additions to their panel of representatives: Brittany Pittman and Sally Khawaja.
34 million NHS treatments
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has published the NHS Dental Statistics England 2023/24 annual report.
GDC registrations increase
The number of dental care professionals (DCPs) on the UK Register, following the 2024 annual renewal period, has increased again, compared with the trajectory of previous years.
Devon dental plan
North Devon and Torridge district councils have committed to helping dental provision in the region following a special meeting.
35 years of service
The staff of Mydentist Bond Street, in Wakefield, gathered at the dental practice to celebrate Kerry Potts’ 35 years of dedication to her community and the dental care provider.
Smokers offered vaping service
Smokers in Bath and North-East Somerset are being encouraged to swap cigarettes for vapes with a free vape kit offered by the council’s Stop Smoking Service.
Oral cancer screening is vital
A study published in Cancer Screening and Prevention has analysed approaches to mouth cancer detection. The authors considered the merits of advanced imaging and artificial intelligence in improving prevention strategies.
GDC and surveillance guidance
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its revised Covert Surveillance guidance.
The menopause and brain health
A study has explored the effect of various menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes, on memory, attention, language, and executive function.
Alcohol in the workplace
The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) has launched a resource to support the development of alcohol workplace policies and tools for managers.
Cigarettes replaced by vapes
Figures from SmokeFree Hull show 24 per cent of people who successfully stopped smoking with them between April 2023 and March 2024 used a vape to help quit.
Vapes aid in quitting smoking
Data from the health charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has found that vapes have been the most popular aid to quitting among those who have successfully stopped smoking between 2019 and 2024.
Increase in sugary drinks
A study has estimated that at least 10 per cent of youth worldwide consume more than seven servings of sugary drinks per week.
Saliva identifies infections
A saliva test can more accurately indicate the severity of recurrent respiratory infections in children than standard blood tests, researchers have found.
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