Baby teeth predict autism
Scientists suggest evidence found in baby teeth can be used to predict who might develop autism.
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Nip complaints in the bud
New evidence shows that having an effective, in-house complaints process in place and displayed in the practice can help to avoid complaints from escalating into claims and prevent a complaint being made directly to the General Dental Council (GDC).
'HPV jabs for the boys' call
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) and the Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) have joined other dental professional associations in written support of the call for a gender-neutral approach to HPV vaccination.
'La Macarena' helps CPR
New research shows that the quality of chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can be improved by using the song 'La Macarena' or a smartphone app as mental memory aids.
A way to regenerate enamel
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a new way to grow mineralised materials which could regenerate hard tissues such as dental enamel and bone.
Award winners
Could you be the schülke Infection Prevention & Control Team of 2018? We hear from Joanne Kear, practice manager of last year’s winners, Milne, Spencer & Harris Dental Practice
Drive to get tots into chair
NHS England is calling on dentists to see an additional 70,000 pre-school children as part of a drive in the health service’s 70th year, to help young families to get into the habit of good dental health.
Labels and sugary drinks
Young adults are less likely to buy sugary drinks that include health labels – particularly those with graphic warnings about how added sugar can lead to tooth decay, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.
Dental nursing: the future
In modern dentistry, dental nurses have the opportunity to explore so many different routes within their role, and this was one of the core themes that resonated throughout the lectures given in the Dental Nurses’ Forum at last week's dental conference.
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#StrongTeethMakeStrongKids
A new campaign to encourage Brits to adopt appropriate home-based oral health habits for their children has just been announced.
Dental Showcase is THE event
Dental shows provide the ideal opportunity to learn what’s new from the dental trade – even if you’re only window shopping.
Sugar reduction results so far
Public Health England (PHE) has today published the first assessment of progress on the government’s sugar reduction programme, measuring how far the food industry has gone towards reducing the sugar children consume through every day foods.
Fake brushheads risk
Fake electric brush heads are risking the gum health of unsuspecting patients.
Child tooth decay persists
There is a wide variation at both regional and local authority level for both prevalence and severity of dental decay.
Junk food ad ban for London?
Junk food advertising would be banned from the entire Transport for London network under bold proposals unveiled by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, as part of his drive to tackle the ‘ticking timebomb’ of child obesity.
