Time to learn the five Rs
How the whole dental team needs to raise the alarm and remember to ‘recognise, respond, report, record and refer'
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Brush DJ hits 400,000
The free Brush DJ app, which uses music to engage and motivate users to have an effective oral hygiene routine has kicked off 2020 by receiving its 400,000th download.
Sugar and pre-mixed booze
Dental nurses have welcomed a move by campaigners to raise awareness of sugar in 'ready to drink' alcohol beverages.
'Check before you tick'
New activity from NHS England and NHS Improvement, and NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), encourages dental teams across England to support the NHS ‘Check before you tick’ campaign to help patients understand their eligibility for free or reduced cost NHS dental treatment.
Aura IPC Awards 2020
Dental Nursing, The Dentist and Dental Update are proud to announce the launch of this year’s Infection Prevention & Control team awards.
‘Hot Topics’ study day
A study day designed for DCPs with an eye on their future will celebrate leap year this 29 February by focusing on some hot topics.
Botox ad compliance
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)) is encouraging dentists and dental practices offering botulinum toxin injections to ensure their marketing is legally compliant.
Sugar levels drop in yogurts
A survey of yogurt ingredients show that sugar levels have significantly decreased in the last two years, but concerns about overall nutritional content remain.
E.T. embarks on dental tour
Dental patients across Scotland could be coming across an extra-terrestrial surprise at their next check-up as one of science fiction’s best-loved faces continues his travels.
What to expect at the OSCEs
More than 1,000 candidates participate in 10 different stations to complete the timed practical exam – the OSCE – which will result in a pass or fail mark. Here, the team at NEBDN talk us through the preparation
share evidence on alcohol harm
The Commission on Alcohol Harm is today launching a call for evidence as part of its inquiry into alcohol harm and the changes needed to reduce the damage caused by alcohol.
First for UK orthodontist
The Headsouth is the ultimate challenge in The Lewis Moody Foundation Headsup series.
Confused and confounded about
With the Self Assessment deadline for 2018/19 approaching at the end of this month, it can be a stressful time for those who are new to the process.
Christmas flu warning
Doctors are urging people to protect themselves and their families from flu over the coming week amid warnings that new cases may peak over the busy Christmas period.
Dental groups boosts charity
A charity helping those unable to access dental care in the UK and abroad has received a bumper pallet of 2500 impression trays, vital to producing dentures.
