Norfolk dental summit
Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) has delivered a talk at the Norfolk Dental Summit to highlight its oral health prevention programmes in the region.
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Support for those in need
Henry Schein UK embraced its ‘Holiday Cheer’ programme in December 2024, with team members joining forces to bring joy and help to individuals in need.
Society announces president
The British Fluoridation Society (BFS) has announced the appointment of Lord Nick Markham as its new president.
Dental care can be lifesaving
Scottish Labour data has revealed that dental checks can be “lifesaving” in identifying cancer. The party has called on the Scottish National Party to ensure the checks are available to all Scottish residents.
Scheme for pregnant smokers
A coalition of baby charities has welcomed findings from a study which showed that financial incentives are highly effective in helping people quit smoking during pregnancy.
Goji berries used in medicine
Researchers have used goji berries to create antibacterial silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs).
Methods to quit vaping
A study has suggested that varenicline, a prescription medication often used to help people stop smoking, and text message-based interventions can help people to quit vaping.
Effectiveness of pain relief
A combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen controls pain after wisdom tooth removal better than opioids, according to a Rutgers Health study.
Dentistry petition delivered
Adam Dance, MP for Yeovil, joined colleagues and campaigners at Downing Street to deliver a petition demanding urgent action to address the NHS dentistry crisis.
Society welcomes board member
The Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) has welcomed Chris Louca to its Honorary Fellows Board.
Seasoned dental nurse retires
Swansea Bay’s oldest registered dental nurse has retired after a career spanning more than five decades.
DCby1 award deadline nearing
The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) has encouraged dental practices in the UK to enter the 2025 NASDAL Dental Check by One (DCby1) Practice of the Year award before the entry closes. The closing date is February 7, 2025, at 5pm.
Services to dentistry award
Pam Swain, chief executive of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 New Year’s Honours List for services to dental nursing.
Dental associations team up
The Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) and the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) have announced that, from December 2, 2024, dental nurse members of BADN working in implants will be eligible for complementary ADI membership.
Scots go without dental care
According to the Scottish Liberal Democrats, almost 40 per cent of those registered with a dentist in Scotland, haven’t seen one in the past two years. The party leader, Alex Cole-Hamilton, has called on the Scottish National Party (SNP) to end the crisis in NHS dentistry.
