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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.