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…
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…
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published the latest research on public views and experiences of dental care in the UK, highlighting significant barriers to accessing dental services, especially within the NHS. Building on previous studies in 2020, 2021 and 2022, this comprehensive research examines a variety of issues including access to, demand for, use…
Henry Schein, the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, has released its 2023 CARES Report on Sustainability and Corporate Citizenship. Henry Schein Cares, our global corporate citizenship program, aims to drive positive change through its five pillars: Catalysing health care access; Advancing policies, solutions and innovation; Relationship-building for…
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Published continually since 1959 and orginally the official magazine of the General Dental Practitioners Association, the editorial content of The Probe is of paramount importance and as such forms the backbone of the journal – it is the high quality, independent content of the magazine that ensures it is widely read by the profession and explains why The Probe consistently generates the highest levels of response for its advertisers among any UK dental journal.
The British Dental Nurses Journal is sent to all members of the BADN who form a crucial part of the clinical team. Containing news, product reviews and practice management tips, the BDNJ is a vital way to ensure your practice is running smoothly.
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