Green tea treats inflammation
Researchers have discovered that combining green tea extract and xyloglucan (Xylo) can create adhesive films that help alleviate oral inflammation.
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Domestic abuse network
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has announced its membership of the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA), a leading business network that supports employers to take action on domestic abuse.
Charity calls for education
The Oral Health Foundation has commended the parliamentary discussion addressing the critical impact of food and diet on obesity.
GDC announces priority booking
The General Dental Council (GDC) has introduced a policy that will give priority access to the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) booking system for dental professionals with refugee status.
Tooth enamel reveals diet
Researchers have studied fossilised tooth enamel, which has revealed that human ancestors ate very little to no meat.
Inaugural conference launched
Bupa Dental Care held its first-ever ‘Dental Health Is… Live’ conference in January 2025. It welcomed more than 1,000 clinicians and practice managers from its network across the UK and Republic of Ireland (ROI) to explore the future of patient care and the connection between oral and overall health.
Neonatal care leave introduced
The government has announced that thousands of working families with babies in neonatal care will be entitled to additional time off as a day-one right.
Society responds to research
The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) has said changes in jaw development could be due to many factors, not just the impact of modern, soft food diets.
Toothbrushing habits in the UK
Research from Currys has uncovered that people in the UK are neglecting important oral hygiene habits.
Banishing the January blues
Christmas is over, the credit card bills are coming in, it’s dark, cold and wet, summer still seems so far away, and the New Year’s resolutions are starting to slip.
Somerset clinic wins award
Trust Dental, a private practice in Somerset, was awarded the best loo nationally in the healthcare sector at the 2024 National Loo of the Year Awards on January 15, 2025.
Oral cancer linked to bacteria
Research has revealed that an imbalance in the oral microbiome, particularly through periodontal pathogens, may influence the development of oral cancer.
Significant gap in dental care
Analysis of the Office for National Statistics (ONS) ‘Experiences of NHS healthcare services in England’ survey revealed a significant gap in dental care.
Norfolk dental summit
Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) has delivered a talk at the Norfolk Dental Summit to highlight its oral health prevention programmes in the region.
Support for those in need
Henry Schein UK embraced its ‘Holiday Cheer’ programme in December 2024, with team members joining forces to bring joy and help to individuals in need.
