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Coronavirus fake news
The NHS has today unveiled a package of measures in the battle against coronavirus fake news – working with Google, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook – to help the public get easy access to accurate NHS information and avoid myths and misinformation.
Dental teams and diabetes
Dental teams could play an integral role in identifying people at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes as well as in the early detection of the condition in those who are undiagnosed, new research suggests.
Shortage of PPE fears
The World Health Organization has warned that severe and mounting disruption to the global supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) – caused by rising demand, panic buying, hoarding and misuse – is putting lives at risk from the new coronavirus and other infectious diseases.
Face mask shortage
The British Dental Association (BDA) has applauded swift action from government and the dental industry to unlock stocks of face masks to ease the mounting supply problems facing UK dental services.
TV star ambassador
Saira Khan, TV presenter, columnist and businesswoman has announced she is to be an Ambassador for Operation Smile UK.
GDC investigates
The General Dental Council is gathering evidence in response to fears about the risks to patients regarding ‘direct-to-consumer orthodontics’.
Queen opens dental hospital
The Queen formally opened the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals this week.
Children’s oral health
The lead song on the Beatles Abbey Road album of 1969 was ‘Come Together’. That song has great resonance 50 years later as our Merseyside branch urges everyone in dentistry with a passion for children’s oral health to ‘Come Together’ in the Beatles’ home city of Liverpool for our annual conference!
BADN extends deadline
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) is extending its deadline for nominations for its four Awards until 30 March.
Face mask shortage risks
The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned the shortage of face masks sparked by the coronavirus outbreak now poses an imminent risk of disruption to UK dental services, unless officials and industry are prepared to ease rationing.
Sugar tax needs expanding
The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed new research confirming the effectiveness of the sugar tax but argues it needs to be developed if it is to tackle tooth decay and obesity effectively.
Illegal teeth whitening peaks
Oral Health Foundation is advising people to avoid having dental treatment outside of the dental surgery, following a new BBC report into the rise of illegal teeth whitening procedures.
Coronavirus guidelines
Four new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK as the disease declared 'serious and imminent threat'.
Mark World Oral Health Day
World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is celebrated globally every year on 20 March. It is organised by FDI World Dental Federation and is the largest global awareness campaign on oral health.
