Pay ARF by direct debit
A new pay-by-instalments option for dental professionals’ annual retention fee (ARF) has been announced by the General Dental Council today – one year since the UK’s first national lockdown.
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COVID-19 – a 'dental disaster'
A new survey reveals the true cost of the pandemic on patient oral health, which has been described as a 'dental disaster'.
Diversity in dentistry
What’s considered ‘woke’ to some are very real barriers to care and career progression for others. Julie Bissett makes the case for having those ‘uncomfortable conversations’
Denplan roundtable
Denplan, part of Simplyhealth, held an inaugural virtual dental policy roundtable recently to discuss the future of dentistry and the issues impacting the dental profession.
Can CBT help anxiety?
A pioneering study will investigate whether cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) could help reduce the worryingly high number of children who are afraid of the dentist.
BADN publishes salary survey
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has released the results of its 2020 Salary Survey.
International Federation
The Canadian Dental Assistants Association, the American Dental Assistants Association and the Society of British Dental Nurses have announced that representatives from their three organisations have been collaborating to establish the first international federation representing dental assistants and dental nurses from around the world.
Sugar tax sees results
People appear to be buying and consuming less sugar from soft drinks since the UK introduced a tax on sugary drinks.
Eating in isolation
How have lockdowns affected behaviours? Dietitian Sophie Medlin reveals the ingredients for healthy and long-lasting wellbeing
90% of women use filters
A huge 90% of women report using a filter or editing their photos before posting on social media, including whitening teeth.
'Your toxicity ruined my life'
Another dental nurse writes an anonymous letter to a previous manager. Here, the very real perils of a toxic workplace
Women lifting women
Dr Linda Greenwall, of Women Dentists Network, celebrates the significant part women play within dentistry
Business joy for apprentice
A dental nurse apprentice furloughed during the pandemic has become a business entrepreneur thanks to a hobby that kept her busy during lockdown.
Gum disease linked to COVID
A new study has found that people with advanced gum disease are much more likely to suffer complications from coronavirus, including being more likely to require a ventilator and to die from the disease.
Toothbrushing at bedtime
A scientific study revealing the seven factors that constitute a good bedtime routine for children has put toothbrushing at the top of the list.
