New BADN fellow
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), is delighted to announce that Claire Kaur RDN has become the latest BADN Fellow.
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Dental Hospitals chair
The Association of Dental Hospitals, which represents the voices of dental hospitals across the UK and Ireland, has elected Professor Tilly Loescher as its new Chair.
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This is the Greatest Show
The now well-aired lyrics to The Greatest Showman promise that 'It's everything you ever want, It's everything you ever need'.
Open day for Dentaid
Dental charity Dentaid has celebrated its moved to new premises near Southampton with an open day for its friends and supporters.
Orthodontic meeting for dental
The British Orthodontic Society has worked in close collaboration with the Orthodontic National Group to deliver an impressive line-up of speakers over the two days at the British Orthodontic Conference for the benefit of all dental nurses and orthodontic therapists.
Water fluoridation welcomed
The dental profession has applauded local authorities that are taking forward water fluoridation.
Pay rise for dental nurses
As part of an on-going focus on pay and benefits for colleagues, Bupa Dental Care has announced a pay rise for its dental nurses.
BEM for Fiona Ellwood
Dental nurse Fiona Ellwood has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Wales leads the way
An innovative training tool developed in Wales and designed to help dental practices maximise teamwork has gained UK-wide recognition.
GDC annual renewal open
The Annual Renewal period for all dental care professionals (DCPs) in the UK is now open and must be completed no later than 31 July 2019 in order to stay on the Register for the following 12-month period.
Funding for Brush DJ
Brush DJ, the free and NHS approved toothbrushing app, has won support from Health Innovation Manchester’s Momentum Fund to improve the oral health of Greater Manchester’s most vulnerable children.
TV’s Gabby Logan and TePe
TePe is working with TV sports presenter Gabby Logan throughout 2019 to help promote healthy smiles.
Brush teeth and Alzheimer's
Norwegian researchers have discovered a clear connection between gum disease and Alzheimer's disease.
Preventive antibiotics study
A new study has found that 81% of antibiotics prescribed by dentists to prevent infections prior to dental visits are unnecessary.
Live education
Many dental nurses attended the Dentistry Show and BDA Dental Conference at the NEC in Birmingham last month, with the Dental Nurse Forum providing plenty of learning opportunities.
