Dental therapist Jenny Walker and hygienist Kathryn Mayo have years of experience of working with dental implant patients between them. This has led to the development of their special interest in the management of peri-implant disease and periodontitis, as well as their participation in the adolopment working group panels for the S3 peri-implant disease treatment…
Dental teams in the UK may help to detect the early signs of Type-2 diabetes, as new research aims to validate routine screening during oral health check-ups. Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions in Europe and is widely recognised to have a strong link with severe gum disease (periodontitis).[1] An estimated 1…
Sunstar Oral Health, part of Sunstar, in partnership with the European Dental Hygienist Federation (EDHF) has announced the 2024 winners of the European Award of Distinction for Dental Hygienists. The award, supported by the Sunstar Foundation, aims to celebrate the achievements of European dental hygienists with this year’s winners based in the UK, Ireland, Italy…
The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced key dates for upcoming Overseas Registration Examination (ORE) sittings. The GDC is working with the current providers to increase the capacity of these exams and ensure continuity of service for candidates while new contracts are negotiated, with plans to further increase capacity in 2025. There will be an…
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has released the inaugural episode of its new podcast: Voice of Dental Nursing. The show has been launched to dive into the world of dental nursing, exploring the ins and outs of the dental profession, and to provide insightful interviews with dental nurses, practitioners, and experts from across the…
Registered dental professionals can ask to be removed from the register at any time and it is normally an administrative process, except where there is a public interest in concluding an investigation. The General Dental Council (GDC) today released updated guidance for use in situations where dental professionals under investigation for fitness to practise concerns…
From today, the BADN website (www.badn.org.uk) will include a page advertising dental nurse job vacancies. Job ads may be placed for single or multiple vacancies, for 14 or 28 days. The job adverts are competitively priced, with a special rate given to practices who already employ BADN member dental nurses. For those who do not,…
This year marks a remarkable milestone for Bridge2Aid as the charity celebrates 20 years since its very first Dental Volunteer Programme in Tanzania. To honour this achievement, they are launching the #20FOR20 campaign, and are inviting you to join them in creating a lasting legacy. By donating £20, supporters can help them raise £20,000 to…
The Diversity In Dentistry Action Group (DDAG) has issued a statement in response to the riots that have taken place nationally over the past week, horrified at the scenes of unrest and violence across parts of the country, fueled by racism and Islamophobia. “We welcome fair and open discussions however, these conversations should not be…
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