Elite athletes and oral health
Elite athletes have high rates of oral disease despite brushing their teeth more frequently than most people, finds a new UCL study.
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DH&T educator wins award
An academic from the University of Plymouth has become the first dental care professional to win a prize at the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) awards.
Why we need a 'pudding tax'
A new nationwide poll by the Oral Health Foundation has found the majority of Brits (54%) now support a ’pudding tax’.
CPD statement – one week to go
With just one week to go to the deadline for dental care professionals (DCPs) to make their annual or end-of-cycle CPD statement, the General Dental Council today revealed there are still more than 5,000 yet to make their submission.
Costs putting off dentist trip
Increasing costs are the main reason why people are put-off from going to the dentist, according to the findings of a new study.
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Anna Middleton had an epiphany to turn her work as a dental hygienist into a brand.
100 years – women in dentistry
A new book celebrating the achievements of women dental professionals in the past 100 years is available now.
New app for dental teams
A new app, the Dental Companion, launched today by the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP), delivers easy mobile access to SDCEP’s evidence-based guidance.
Diabetes NHS standards
People with type 2 diabetes are to get joined up care when receiving dental treatment thanks to new standards set by NHS England and NHS Improvement.
Remove false teeth before GA
False teeth need to be taken out before a general anaesthetic, doctors warn in the journal BMJ Case Reports after a 72 year old man’s dentures got stuck in his throat during surgery to remove a harmless lump in his abdominal wall, and went undiscovered for eight days.
A new method of tooth repair?
Stem cells hold the key to wound healing, as they develop into specialised cell types throughout the body – including in teeth.
Call for 'calorie tax'
Campaigners are calling for a 'calorie tax' in a bid to slash high sugar and salt content in our food and drink.
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Dentists should review no dogs
The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is advising dental practices to ensure their policies are updated to ensure patients can attend appointments with assistance dogs.
Visits to the dentist decline
Visits to the dentist drop significantly after adults turn 80, finds a new study by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa.
Have you renewed?
There is just under two weeks to the Annual Renewal deadline, which must be completed no later than 31 July in order for dental nurses to stay on the Register for the following 12-month period.
