Restoring registration
The General Dental Council (GDC) has made it easier for dental professionals to restore their name to the registers so that they can practise in the UK.
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Children's rights initiative
Launched on June 9, 2023, the British Society of Pediatric Dentistry’s (BSPD’s) new ‘Rights from the Start’ initiative will shine a spotlight on children’s and young people’s rights.
Oral health prevention report
The Oral Health Foundation is supporting the release of a landmark new report that aims to reduce the number of people suffering from tooth decay while also saving the NHS millions.
Menopause friendly award
Dental Protection – the world’s leading not-for-profit, member-owned dental defence organisation – is proud to achieve the industry-recognised Menopause Friendly Accreditation.
31 per cent of children vape
Healthwatch Blackpool has released its 2023 report collating data on the prevalence of vaping amongst children and young people in the area.
MP meets with constituents
Preseli Pembrooke MP, Stephen Crabb, visited My Smile dental practice in Milford Haven, Wales, where he spoke to families and professionals to seek a better understanding of how the Welsh dental contact is working.
Oral health and general health
The health of your mouth might be more important than you realise and is linked to a number of other conditions around the whole body, according to the Oral Health Foundation.
Sensory-adapted dental rooms
Results of a University of South California (USC) and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) study of 162 autistic children show that Sensory Adapted Dental Environments (SADE) created more relaxed, less anxious dental care experiences.
Toothbrushing research
According to new findings from the Oral Health Foundation, more than half (51 per cent) of UK adults skip toothbrushing once a week.
Hygienist roadshow
It’s National Smile Month! So what better time to sign up for The Dental Hygienist Roadshow by Johnson & Johnson Ltd.? There are only a few dates left in the calendar, so here we find out what to expect from the remaining events.
Teenage vaping
A Manchester headteacher has issued a warning to parents after a pupil collapsed after vaping.
Considering quitting?
Dental Protection has called for radical reform to how the General Dental Council (GDC) investigates dental professionals, as new research reveals significant numbers are experiencing suicidal thoughts or quitting dentistry as a result of their investigation.
Cause of child tooth decay
Brenda Abu, assistant professor in RIT’s Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition and a researcher in maternal and child health, is collaborating on a study to investigate the Oral Microbiome in Early Infancy (OMEI) and Nutrition.
Continuing your development
Oleksandra Hapanovych outlines why continuing education and professional development is essential for dental nurses.
CDO stands down
Sara Hurley, the chief dental officer for England is standing down after eight years in the job to focus on her new roles as a non-executive director at Surrey Heartlands ICB and as an independent director at the University of Suffolk.
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