What I wish I could tell
The first of a new series of anonymous letters from readers to their managers. Here, a dental nurse recalls her quick descent from happiness to misery
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Ban online adverts
A dental charity and health pressure group have welcomed the government’s new consultation on proposals to ban online adverts for unhealthy food.
Celebrate COVID-19 heroes
Dental teams are invited to nominate their colleagues for an award – especially those who they believe have shone throughout the pandemic.
Award honours dental nurse
FGDP(UK) has introduced an award to its annual event that will recognise the achievements of dental care professionals and is in honour of the late Janet Goodwin.
BSPD oral health innovation
BSPD’s Outstanding Innovation Award (OIA) which celebrates inspiring and innovative schemes to improve the oral health of children is about to enter its fifth year.
Dental nurse beats the odds
Dental nurse Annija Mantaja talks about her role as a professional educator for Philips...
A whole new world
Fiona Ellwood explains how the Society of British Dental Nurses’ virtual conference reflects the current need for adaptability whilst focusing on the bigger picture
COVID-19 disrupts job market
The pandemic has disrupted dental nurse staffing, pushing up practice demand for locums and prompting many to seek a more administrative role within the profession.
Patient signatures suspended
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has approved a temporary measure in England to help limit the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19) by suspending the need for patients to sign prescription, dental and ophthalmic forms for a period of five months to 31 March 2021.
COVID-19 and oral health
A new report by Align Technology reveals that more than two million dental appointments may have been affected during the first lockdown while mouth cancer referrals were down by around 90%.
Bridge2Aid goes virtual
A two-day webinar promises to deliver more than 18 hours of CPD.
Win a FREE place!
Philips is offering dental nurses the chance to win a sponsored place on Smile Revolution’s course designed to help them launch their own oral health promotion initiative.
Mouth cancer record high
New cases of mouth cancer in the UK have risen to a record high, according to the findings of a new report.
BSPD backs Marcus Rashford
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry has announced support for Marcus Rashford’s campaign for an extension of the free school meal voucher system.
Six-month dental check-up
A new review suggests six-monthly check-up appointments do not improve oral health.
