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Gum disease study

According to a Hiroshima University study, periodontitis could be linked to heart arrhythmia.

More than eight in 10 (86 per cent) dental professionals say that workplace pressures have increased in the past two to three years, a new Dental Defence Union (DDU) survey has revealed. Dental professionals are turning to coping mechanisms like mindfulness, breathing exercises and breaks in the fresh air to cope.

Heavy smoking study

Smoking has repeatedly been linked to causing serious oral health issues, including periodontitis. However, a study suggests that in heavy smokers with advanced inflammation, no benefits are obtained from treatments.

Cervical cancer screening

Record numbers of women are not being screened for cervical cancer, according to the latest NHS figures.

Volunteering in Malawi

A community dental nurse from Beckenham is travelling to Malawi to deliver life-changing dental care for people who have no other access to treatment.

Volunteering in Cambodia

A dental nurse from Southam is travelling to Cambodia to deliver life-changing dental care for people who have no other access to treatment.

Council to invest £1 million

A new proposal from NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) will see Suffolk County Council invest £1.1 million into new dental care incentives.

Clear aligners safety risk

The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) has welcomed the recent article regarding the dangers of permanent damage from clear braces ordered online that appeared on the BBC website.

Is cake in the office harmful

According to Professor Susan Jebb, chairwoman of the Food Standards Agency, bringing cake into the office could be as harmful as passive smoking.

Labour smoking measures

In an interview with BBC news, Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary, has mentioned plans to change the UK’s smoking policy if a Labor government is elected.

Oral health and HIV study

For people living with HIV, gum disease and tooth decay can cause severe problems and may impact the effectiveness of treatments to keep the virus at bay.

Refer a colleague!

By referring dental nurse colleagues to join the BADN, the UK’s professional association for dental nurses, current members can earn up to £15 in BADN credit per year. The credit can then be used on items and services through its website, meaning they can save on their next membership renewal, BADN events, or other items and services through the member’s online shop.