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An educational experience

The National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) announces the launch of its new Fluoride Varnish Application

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Dental nurse Donna Orbell and student dental nurse Carina Liquito dos Reis Marques have both been recognised for their excellence in dentistry.

Dental Showcase goes virtual

A brand new virtual event is taking place on 22-26 March 2021 – BDIA Dental Showcase On Demand.

Essex dentists Andy Sharpe, Katy Charlton and Daniel Golebiowski are hoping their practice’s appearance in hit TV reality show, The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE), will help to highlight the importance of regular dental check-ups.

NEBDN dental nurse winners

Winners of the NEBDN's annual Special Recognition Awards (SRAs) were announced yesterday.

December hike in NHS dental ch

Dentists have slammed the plan to increase NHS dental charges in England on 14 December – a hike that was postponed from 1 April during the first wave of the pandemic.

COVID-19: Antibiotics

The increase in NHS antibiotic prescriptions during the first lockdown has prompted a reminder to dental teams that antibiotics should only be used as an adjunct to definitive clinical management of the cause, and only where indicated.

The symptoms of mouth cancer

New research by the Oral Health Foundation reveals that 71% of Brits do not know the symptoms of mouth cancer.

Toilets and climate change

If it’s not pee, poo or paper, throw it in the bin, says environmental enthusiast Dawn Woodward

Dental diabetes detectors

Dentists and their teams are perfectly placed to screen for diabetes.

COVID-19 and teeth grinding

Lockdown stress and anxiety caused a significant rise in orofacial and jaw pain with women the prime sufferers, a new study suggests.

Caution on mouthwash claim

Reports in the media that mouthwash 'can kill coronavirus in lab in 30 seconds' has been met with caution from the study's lead author.

Dental practice capacity

Dentists are urging the government to support dental practices as a new survey reveals 70% of practices are now operating at less than half their pre-pandemic capacity.

Antibiotic prescriptions worry

A study reveals a 25% increase in the prescription of antibiotics by dentists – an unintended consequence of the COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions on access to care.