Teething gel changes
Parents and caregivers are being advised products containing Lidocaine used for teething in babies and children will be sold only in pharmacies from 2019.
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Recognising unsung heroes
The Society of British Dental Nurses yet again recognises a number of dental nurses for their exceptional work and contribution to the profession.
Smiles for Blackpool's needy
After the success of last year’s ‘All I Want for Christmas’ oral health day created especially for Blackpool’s homeless and recovery community, the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), Horizon, Dentaid, and the Oral Health Foundation (OHF) teamed up again to bring emergency dental care to Blackpool’s most needy in time for Christmas.
HPV decision will lose lives
The Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) and the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) have joined dentist leaders in condemning the government for failing to back a catch-up programme to protect up to two million boys still in school from the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Stop energy drinks for kids
The British Dental Association has expressed dismay that government advisors have concluded there is insufficient evidence to warrant a ban on sale of energy drinks to children.
NEBDN 75th anniversary
More than 100 delegates from the dental nursing sector attended the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) 75th Anniversary Conference and Reception, held at Millbank Tower, London on 22 November, to celebrate the history and achievements of the organisation and look to the future for dental nursing.
Tooth decay crisis evident
The British Dental Association (BDA) has responded to new data on 'full dental extractions' among children.
Calls for free dental care
THE ORAL HEALTH FOUNDATION is calling for free dental care for mouth cancer patients to combat the discriminatory costs of ongoing healthcare with which survivors are often burdened.
Antibiotic awareness
Three national dental organisations are supporting the World Health Organisation’s World Antibiotic Awareness Week by urging the dental profession to help keep antibiotics working.
Good complaints handling plan
The British Association of Dental Nurses and the Society of British Dental Nurses are two of the 28 organisations from across the dental sector that have joined forces to launch a set of universal principles for good complaint handling today.
Mouth cancer rises by 135%
Cases of mouth cancer in the UK have more than doubled inside the last generation, yet an alarming number of us are still unable to identify the early warning signs and symptoms.
Milkshake sugar shock
Alarming levels of sugar and calories are hidden in milkshakes sold across high street restaurants and fast food chains.
NEBDN diploma re-approved
NEBDN’s National Diploma has been re-approved by the General Dental Council (GDC).
Boys' HPV 'catch up' rejected
Health experts call on government to offer ‘catch-up’ HPV vaccination to boys up to age 18 to protect them against fatal diseases.
Antibiotic prescribing test
The British Association of Oral Surgeons (BAOS) has launched a new Antimicrobial Stewardship e-Learning resource for oral health professionals to test their knowledge of antibiotic prescribing.
