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New hospital opens

The new Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals opened this month.

BADN on ARF reduction

BADN welcomes the very slight reduction by the GDC in the Annual Retention Fee for dental nurses of £2 per year, for the next three years.

10 tips

The Child Protection Company lists the essentials for placing care at the heart of your practice

Mouth Cancer Action Month

The Oral Health Foundation is building up to this year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month by calling on you to help the general public become more ‘mouthaware’.

'Risky' teething products

A new study reveals many teething products are not only a risk to babies' health, but are also ineffective in reducing pain.

Researchers have identified elemental signatures in baby teeth that are unique to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, and cases when both neurodevelopment conditions are present.

Aggressive patients increase

The Dental Defence Union has seen an increase in dental professionals wanting advice or support on how to deal with violent or aggressive patients.

Dangers of DIY braces

The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) and Oral Health Foundation are planning a national campaign to warn patients about the risks of direct to consumer orthodontics, also known as DIY orthodontics.

Are therapists gateway to NHS?

Dental therapists are qualified, capable and committed to the NHS but are unable to work to the fullest of their capabilities.

Slow Dentistry: changing pace

Dental professionals are being encouraged to adopt a slower pace in their dental practices in order to better ensure patient safety and reduce their own work related stress.

Oral health and stress

Oral health is an essential part of psychological well-being and overall health in older adults.

Snack tax v sugary drink tax

Taxing high sugar snacks such as biscuits, cakes, and sweets might be more effective at reducing obesity levels than increasing the price of sugar sweetened drinks, suggests a study published by The BMJ.

Mouthwash and exercise

Exercise is known to reduce blood pressure – but the activity of bacteria in our mouths may determine whether we experience this benefit, according to new research.

BADN collaborates

2020 is the 80th anniversary of the founding of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) – originally called the British Dental Nurses’ and Assistants’ Society, and later the Association of British Dental Surgery Assistants – the UK’s professional association for dental nurses.