Clinical standards revised
On November 1, 2022, Sarah Hurley, chief dental officer for England, and Ali Sparke, director for dentistry, community pharmacy and optometry, released their latest bulletin.
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Miles for Smiles donation
On October 13, 2022, a team from Dentsply Sirona was delighted to present a donation cheque for £5,581 to Dentaid.
Tougher tobacco sales
An All Party Group (APPG) on Smoking and Health heard on November 1, 2022, the results of a survey showing that the majority of tobacco retailers support existing tobacco laws and also tougher regulations in future including a levy on tobacco manufacturers to pay for measures to help smokers quit, and raising the age of sale to 21.
Mobile dental unit appeal
Dental charity Dentaid has launched an urgent appeal to repair two of its mobile dental units and buy a new vehicle so homeless and vulnerable people can access dental care.
Trustee members change
The National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) appointed a new chair of the board of trustees at its Annual General Meeting in October 2022. James Ashworth-Holland was appointed as chair, taking over from Sarah Young (chair from 2020 to 2022).
Messaging app caution!
The Dental Defence Union (DDU) issued guidance on October 31, 2022, concerning the potential risks and pitfalls of communicating with patients via direct messaging apps.
Community water fluoridation
The chair of the British Fluoridation Society (BFS) Barry Cockcroft CBE, has welcomed a statement made by the minister of state for the Department of Health and Social Care, Will Quince, of his intention to proceed with increasing the coverage of community water fluoridation schemes in North East England.
London Tobacco Alliance launch
The London Tobacco Alliance (LTA) was launched on October 26, 2022, to enable partners to accelerate efforts to eliminate smoking in London.
Probe for gum disease
Researchers from the University of Birmingham are developing a new probe to detect gum disease. The technology is hoped to be crucial in detecting early-stage heart or lung disease, type 2 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.
Supporting menopause awareness
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), the UK’s professional association for dental nurses, welcomes the statement issued by Dental Protection today that “Female dentists and dental care professionals (DCPs) should be well supported through the menopause and perimenopause to ensure we retain passionate and skilled clinicians in the workforce for as long as possible.”
Menopause support
Female dental care professionals (DCPs) should be well supported through menopause and perimenopause to ensure we retain passionate and skilled clinicians in the workforce for as long as possible, according to Dental Protection.
Shopping vouchers for smokers
A new trial published in The BMJ suggests that an offer of up to £400 of shopping vouchers will aid in smokers quitting during pregnancy.
Second-hand smoke and gums
A new study published in Evidence-Based Dentistry suggests second-hand smoke could be linked to poor periodontal health in children.
Winter is coming: NHS update
The latest update from the NHS anticipates “winter pressures and an increase in respiratory infections.”
Vaping during pregnancy?
Researchers in the Dorothy M. Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute at The Ohio State University College of Medicine suggest that vaping during pregnancy could predispose children to lung diseases such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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