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University professor joins society’s board

The Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) has welcomed Chris Louca to its Honorary Fellows Board.

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Welsh dental nurse retires after 50-year career

Swansea Bay’s oldest registered dental nurse has retired after a career spanning more than five decades.

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Deadline for DCby1 award approaching

The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) has encouraged dental practices in the UK to enter the 2025 NASDAL...

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Services to dental nursing honoured

Pam Swain, chief executive of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 New Year’s Honours List for...

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Dental associations join forces

The Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) and the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) have announced that, from December 2, 2024, dental...

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Millions of Scots go without regular dental care

According to the Scottish Liberal Democrats, almost 40 per cent of those registered with a dentist in Scotland, haven’t seen one in the past two...

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Sugary drink consumption linked to diabetes

A study from researchers at the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University has estimated that 2.2m...

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Smartwatch technology developed to aid smoking cessation

Smartwatches could aid people in quitting smoking, according to a University of Bristol study.

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Looking ahead

Affan Saghir and Jade Cousins explore the role of the dental nurse in cosmetic dentistry.

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A compassionate approach

Kirstie Allen details what compassionate leadership entails, and how to develop it within the dental team.

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Expanding your knowledge

Rebecca Fitzsimons reflects on her dental nursing career.

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The daily grind

Krista Budgen offers a dental nurse’s guide to sleep teeth grinding.

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Making the right call

A look at the need for a formal dental triage system.

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Making the difference

Jacob Watwood discusses the links between periodontitis and increased stroke risk.

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Go with your gut

Anne Symons emphasises the need for good oral hygiene for IBD patients.