BSDHT Indemnity Update
We are pleased to announce that, with effect from 5th March 2019, the widely adopted BSDHT Indemnity insurance arrangement will be transferring (subject to existing policy holder consent) from Howden to Bennett Gould and Partners Limited (BGP) as an intermediary alteration.
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Thanks to a one million pound investment from Big Issue Invest (BII)
BSDHT Indemnity Update
20 Feb 2019
We are pleased to announce that, with effect from 5th March 2019, the widely adopted BSDHT Indemnity insurance arrangement will be transferring (subject to existing policy holder consent) from Howden to Bennett Gould and Partners Limited (BGP) as an intermediary alteration.
Vaping associated with increased risk of heart attack and strokes
18 Feb 2019
E-cigarette smokers increase their risk of having a heart attack or stroke, according to new research
NHS reveals double-whammy alcohol crisis
18 Feb 2019
Hospital admissions and deaths due to alcohol rocket
Dentistry services with social impact
18 Feb 2019
Thanks to a one million pound investment from Big Issue Invest (BII)
Not too late to get on board with Fizz-Free February!
18 Feb 2019
Play your part in promoting a cause so resonant with the profession
Free access
18 Feb 2019
Implementing the 2017 Classification of Periodontal Diseases to Reach a Diagnosis in Clinical Practice
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Clinical Sales Specialist - Kettering
7 Feb 2019
Prescribing self-audit tool re-launched as 5-year antibiotics plan unveiled
31 Jan 2019
An updated version from the FGDP(UK)
Subjects allied to medicine are the most popular undergraduate courses of 2018/19
31 Jan 2019
The most popular undergraduate courses for men and women in 2018
BSDHT contributes to the Times and Raconteur Dental Health Supplement
29 Jan 2019
The Times and Raconteur Dental Health Supplement
Study highlights link between periodontal disease and premature labour
24 Jan 2019
Pregnant women with periodontal disease are significantly more likely to go into early labour
Routine scale and polish for periodontal health in adults
22 Jan 2019
An update from the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Fruit extracts could provide the key to fighting tooth decay
22 Jan 2019
A handful of dark-coloured berries may lower the risk of tooth decay, a new study shows.
Self Assessment excuses and expenses
22 Jan 2019
From witches to family holidays, weird and wonderful Self Assessment excuses and expenses
Job Opportunities (until end Feb 2019)
15 Jan 2019
Jobs Vacancies available until end February 2019.
GDC changes quality assurance for dentists’ education and training
27 Nov 2018
A major change for education providers
Latest NHS dental statistics reveal concerns for children
27 Nov 2018
Millions of children across England missing out on essential free dental care
Introducing Julie Deverick, BSDHT President
27 Nov 2018
Last Friday, during the Oral Health Conference in Telford, Julie Deverick was installed as the new President of BSDHT
Sugar tax revenue helps tackle childhood obesity
21 Nov 2018
Soft drinks manufacturers and traders have paid an extra £153.8 million in tax since April, statistics published by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reveal today.
World Antibiotic Awareness Week
19 Nov 2018
Free resources available to help keep antibiotics working
The World’s Most Incredible Family Is Back!
19 Nov 2018
Encourage your younger patients to focus on fighting plaque with help from The Incredibles!
Free access to BDJ this month!
19 Nov 2018
During Mouth Cancer Action Month you can gain free access to the themed issue of the BDJ
Leaders from across the dental sector join forces to launch universal principles of good complaint handling
15 Nov 2018
28 organisations from across the dental sector have joined forces to launch a set of universal principles for good complaint handling today. The six core principles provide a simple template for best practice, helping professionals and patients to get the most from feedback and complaints, for the benefit of all.
Mouth cancer cases rise by 135%
14 Nov 2018
An alarming number of us are unable to spot the early warning signs
DDU launches new member app
8 Nov 2018
The new app allows DDU members to access expert dento-legal advice 24/7
International Stress Awareness Week 5th – 9th November
8 Nov 2018
Stress, depression or anxiety accounts for 15.4 million work days lost
They who dare .... Win!
29 Oct 2018
This is a tale of a #girlboss in the making (didn’t know what that was till recently, but I like it)!
Single use Plastic in Dentistry – the Three ‘R’s
29 Oct 2018
The vast majority of medical and dental waste goes into landfill
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The Homeless and Inclusion Oral Health Conference
28 Oct 2018
Learn how you can get involved and take action to improve the oral health of people experiencing homelessness and social exclusion
HIV-Infected Hispanic adults face higher risks of HPV-related cancers
26 Oct 2018
HPV causes 10 percent of cancers among HIV-infected people in the United States
Herbs key in the fight against antimicrobial resistance
26 Oct 2018
NIMH draws attention to the contribution herbal medicines can make towards countering infections
Everyone has teeth so get involved!
17 Oct 2018
Tell us what you think are the 10 most important research questions
9 in 10 dentists fear being sued by patients
17 Oct 2018
More marketing campaigns by ‘No Win No fee’ firms compared to five years ago,
Shining examples in San Francisco
16 Oct 2018
Golden tickets to The 2018 California Dental Association Conference in San Francisco
Increasing vigorous exercise decreases the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in childhood
16 Oct 2018
Follow-up studies demonstrate associations in children
Is the possibility of ‘re-growing’ our own teeth about to become a reality?
16 Oct 2018
Two new pieces of pioneering research offer hope
DDU introduces social media e-learning course
16 Oct 2018
Learn how to use social media ethically and effectively
Mouth Cancer Action Month
16 Oct 2018
Raise awareness of mouth cancer and communicate the importance of early detection
Dental Protection judicial review successfully overturns GDC warning over minor driving offence
2 Oct 2018
Similar cases dealt with in a fairer and more proportionate manner in future
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FGDP(UK) publishes revised Standards in Dentistry
2 Oct 2018
A guide to personal or practice-based quality assessment
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Dentistry that promises a ‘happy ever after’
2 Oct 2018
Happy Kids Dental’s fantasy approach to oral care looks set to change children’s health – in true fairytale fashion
Offering facial aesthetics to our patients
1 Oct 2018
Claire Berry argues the case for hygienists and therapists providing facial aesthetics
Make complaining easy for patients
1 Oct 2018
Complaints are common and it’s vital to know how to respond to them professionally and appropriately
Help The Confident Dentist and be in with a chance to win over £1,500 of training
1 Oct 2018
How do you communicate with your team and patients?
Revealed: Medicine and dentistry degrees have the best ‘value for money’
25 Sep 2018
14,046 full-time undergraduate students were surveyed to discover which university subjects/courses have the best ‘value for money’.
New study offers hope to people living with long-term pain
25 Sep 2018
A ‘Navigator Tool’ has been developed to encourage positive communication between people living with long-term pain and their GP or specialist
Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease are more often hospitalised after initiating antibiotic use
25 Sep 2018
Infections are a significant cause of hospitalisation in people with dementia
Call for positive action on school meals
25 Sep 2018
Reduce excess sugar and ensure children and young people eat more fruit and vegetables
Launch of new denture guidelines sheds light on correct maintenance and cleaning
7 Sep 2018
NEW GLOBAL GUIDELINES have been announced to tackle the wealth of inconsistent and contradictory advice on the best care and maintenance of full dentures.
“A rep is here to see you…”
6 Sep 2018
How can I find the time for this? The rep leaves, and the Test Drive sits in the cupboard for a month.
Making connections to better children’s oral health
6 Sep 2018
Helping children to better understand the need for good oral hygiene gives them the tools they need to stay healthy as they grow up
Charity team set to conquer one of the UK’s highest mountains to raise money in the fight against mouth cancer
6 Sep 2018
A charity team is set to tackle the daunting Striding Edge challenge to raise money and help continue the fight against mouth cancer in the UK
New advice on Antibiotic Prophylaxis Against Infective Endocarditis
6 Sep 2018
A new publication from SDCEP: Implementation Advice on Antibiotic Prophylaxis Against Infective Endocarditis
Submit your poster today!
28 Aug 2018
Some great cash prizes are available so don’t miss the deadline!
FGDP(UK) endorses new advice on antibiotic prophylaxis
28 Aug 2018
The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) has published implementation advice
HPV infection rates lower than expected
28 Aug 2018
However, smokers and those with more sexual partners are most at risk of infection
Get on Board with the #BoatBash!
28 Aug 2018
An event is in aid of dental charity BrushUpUK: an evening of fun, entertainment and gambling!
Are you CPD compliant?
28 Aug 2018
Today is the deadline for submitting your CPD statement to the General Dental Council
Look to the future with the BSDHT
6 Aug 2018
Make sure you take advantage of Early Bird registration!
Diabetics face a higher risk of mouth cancer, with women in far more danger
3 Aug 2018
New research shows that women who suffer from diabetes face increased chance of developing mouth cancer
BSDHT Takes First Smiles to London
3 Aug 2018
‘Toothy Tuesday’ with Annette Matthews at Eldon Primary School in London
Oral health – where do we go from here?
1 Aug 2018
Key opinion leaders brought together to agree a vision to improve patients' oral health
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An Interview with…Anna Middleton
31 Jul 2018
My main challenge is to give my patients an excellent experience which makes them smile!
Effective diagnosis of persistent facial pain will benefit patients and save money
31 Jul 2018
There is a need to screen patients with a Graded Chronic Pain Scale (GCPS) to ensure those most severely affected receive specialist care quickly
Free online CPD: Alcohol (Identification and Brief Advice) for dental teams
31 Jul 2018
Evidence has shown that providing simple alcohol advice results in significant and sustained reductions in weekly drinking
Dental Industry Sepsis Campaign
27 Jul 2018
Preventable deaths: an exploration of sepsis to develop clinical understanding and improve practice
Update from the Manchester Exemptions Campaign event
27 Jul 2018
Thank you to all delegates who battled the inclement weather to attend
Breath tests may allow for earlier detection of pancreatic cancer
18 Jul 2018
Published today, study indicates that breath analyses may help detect pancreatic cancer earlier, when curative treatments may be possible
Which strategies help cut consumption of sugary beverages in young children?
18 Jul 2018
In a paper published today, analysis included 27 studies that were conducted exclusively among children aged 0 to 5 years to reduce consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages
A victory in the fight against HPV
18 Jul 2018
BSDHT happily welcomes the decision reached by the DoH concerning the extension of the HPV vaccine to boys under the national programme
Elite athletes’ performance negatively impacted by oral disease
16 Jul 2018
Oral health should be an integral part of sports medicine
All bases covered at OHC 2018
16 Jul 2018
Learn about the use of the new classification system for periodontal and peri-implant diseases that was released during Europerio 9 in Amsterdam, June 2018
Antibiotic resistance among patients with severe gum disease is increasing
16 Jul 2018
Trend raises concern over the indiscriminate use of antibiotics in periodontal treatment
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Articaine proven as safe as Lidocaine for dental procedures
13 Jul 2018
Study results found that articaine did not cause increased neurotoxicity or delayed responsiveness in human-derived cells as compared with lidocaine
Plymouth becomes first dental school to gain Royal College of Surgeons’ centre accreditation
13 Jul 2018
The RCS provides a quality mark for surgical education and, having achieved centre accreditation, the mark applies to all of the dental school’s educational programmes.
Innovating implant dentistry – a team approach
12 Jul 2018
DHContact caught up with Juliette Reeves to get the inside scoop on the importance of team work in the field of implant dentistry
NHS70 – Seven facts for seven decades
5 Jul 2018
How the NHS has evolved since it sprang into being on July 5, 1948, and the changing health and lifestyles of the population
High-quality evidence that all forms of NRT help increase chances stopping smoking
5 Jul 2018
This updated Cochrane Review adds 18 new studies to when it was last updated in 2012
From Sara Hurley CDO, England: Notice on the restrictions of use and disposal of dental amalgam
5 Jul 2018
All clinicians need to be aware of the European Union Regulation 2017/852 regarding the use and disposal of mercury
New research finds link between gum disease and erectile dysfunction
5 Jul 2018
Men who suffer from periodontal disease are twice as likely to have erectile dysfunction
Will banning plastic straws affect the nation’s oral health?
5 Jul 2018
Plastic straws may be banned in the UK from as soon as 2019
Poster Time!
5 Jul 2018
Entries are now being accepted for the BSDHT Annual Poster Competition, sponsored by Waterpik
How your favourite tipple could be changing the bacteria in your mouth… and it’s not good news!
29 Jun 2018
Just one alcoholic drink a day changes the balance of bacteria in the mouth and can lead to a range of diseases from tooth decay to cancer, a new study has revealed.
Review helps clinicians understand dental implant complications
29 Jun 2018
A recent study in the current issue of the Journal of Oral Implantology examines current scientific literature to gain a better understanding of peri-implantitis
Fluoride added to water supplies confirmed as SAFE, according to landmark research
29 Jun 2018
Local authorities from across the United Kingdom should add fluoride to water supplies, following new research confirms it has no negative effects
Grant to develop chair-side test for periodontal disease
29 Jun 2018
A chair-side test that could help to identify periodontal diseases before they present symptoms could be closer to reality
Don’t miss the OHC Early-bird discount!
29 Jun 2018
Discounted entrance fee still available for what is expected to be another outstanding event
Oral health – where do we go from here?
29 Jun 2018
Key opinion leaders come together for the OH! Panel
Think supplier, think BDIA member
28 Jun 2018
The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) has launched a new initiative, ‘Think Supplier, Think BDIA Member’ to remind the dental profession of the benefits of purchasing from BDIA member companies.
Government announces new measures to halve childhood obesity by 2030
28 Jun 2018
New measures to halve the number of obese children by 2030 have been announced by Health and Social Care Secretary Jeremy Hunt
Good record keeping key in phase-down of dental amalgam
28 Jun 2018
Dental Protection is reminding clinicians in the UK to maintain good clinical records and obtain full consent if a decision is made to use amalgam as a restorative material, ahead of changes to EU Regulations on its use
Smoking influences the efficacy of non-surgical periodontal treatment
28 Jun 2018
Results of a study presented at EuroPerio9 found that smoking impacts periodontal healing after non-surgical treatment
Healthy diet significantly reduces gum disease
28 Jun 2018
According to a study presented at EuroPerio9, just four weeks of a healthy diet can significantly reduce gingivitis.
Periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions: New classification
28 Jun 2018
A new global classification system for periodontal health, diseases and conditions, as well as peri-implant diseases and conditions, has been announced at the EuroPerio9
Strong teeth make strong kids!
15 Jun 2018
A third of 12-year-old children are too embarrassed to smile or laugh due to the condition of their teeth
The generous Tooth Fairy: £23.7M under the pillows of the nation’s children
15 Jun 2018
British children receive almost £24m each year from the Tooth Fairy, according to the results of a new nationwide survey
Gum disease and coronary artery disease share genetic basis
15 Jun 2018
Results of a meta-analysis to be presented at EuroPerio9 explores common molecular pathway to both diseases
Stonehaven HyGenius scoops national award
4 Jun 2018
SCOTLAND’S Trish Maitland has been announced as a winner of Nominate A Smile – a UK-wide search to find special individuals who deserve recognition for their impact in the community.
The cost of looking after your oral health
4 Jun 2018
Average Brit spends £196 every year…and that doesn’t include dental visits!
EuroPerio9 full scientific programme online
4 Jun 2018
The EuroPerio9 full scientific programme is online today, including abstracts. It can also be consulted on the EFP App.
Spoilt for choice
31 May 2018
Dental Hygienists and therapists were spoilt for choice at the Dentistry Show 2018, with this year’s programme more educational and inspiring than ever before.
Integrate breath biopsy into your clinical practice
22 May 2018
A short 10 minute webinar gives an overview of the science behind breath biomarkers and explains how you can incorporate breath biomarkers into your own clinical practice
Charity uncovers overwhelming support for ban on sale of energy drinks for under 16’s
22 May 2018
The Oral Health Foundation is calling for an immediate wholesale ban on the sale of energy drinks to under 16’s in the United Kingdom.
Nutritional labelling for healthier food or non-alcoholic drink purchasing and consumption
22 May 2018
With recent changes to nutritional labels in the US, UK and other countries, this Cochrane Review offers timely evidence
New website gives opportunities for everybody to campaign for better oral health
16 May 2018
The Oral Health Foundation has relaunched its website, giving its supporters more opportunities to be actively involved in raising awareness of important causes
BSP takes part in European Gum Health Awareness Day
16 May 2018
The BSP has launched a campaign called ‘A Lifetime of Smiling’ aimed at raising awareness of gum health and its implications during pregnancy and childhood.
Mission (Im)Possible
16 May 2018
Five dental business consultants are cycling almost 1,000 miles in fifteen days to raise funds for Cancer Research, Bridge2Aid and BrushUpUK
Partnership to protect those First Smiles
2 May 2018
Coordinated local community campaign launched to improve oral health awareness in the young
Association of Dental Groups (ADG) confident that more can be done
2 May 2018
While action is being taken in the form of Sugar Tax, the Check by One campaign and programmes such as Teeth Team, more can always be done
Convenient CPD and guidance
2 May 2018
BSDHT can help you to see how you should be focusing your CPD in the future
Parents shocked and confused over sugar in yogurts
25 Apr 2018
A NEW public health campaign in Liverpool is warning that so-called healthy yogurts could be tipping children over their daily sugar limit
Mind Your Back – tackling back pain five S.T.E.P.S. at a time
25 Apr 2018
Manage your back pain in five simple S.T.E.P.S.
New Diabetes Library Launched
18 Apr 2018
A new online resource providing patients with detailed, accessible and easily comprehendible information
Passive Vaping: A guide for parrots
12 Apr 2018
Brilliant new film released today on the health effects of secondhand vapour
Extended Duty Courses at Bristol Dental Hospital
11 Apr 2018
Bristol Dental Hospital is running courses in Local Anaesthetic Administration, Impressions and Temporary Dressing placement later this year
Come and meet the team on stand P65 at The Dentistry Show
11 Apr 2018
BSDHT will be at The Dentistry Show - come and chat!
Stress-busting at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show 2018
10 Apr 2018
Marina Harris will be presenting “Stress within our profession – stop beating ourselves up about it!” at the The Dentistry Show 2018
#childhealthmatters
10 Apr 2018
A survey by The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and Mumsnet reveals difficulty accessing free oral health care and lack of awareness of dental checks for 1 year olds
Join us for Smile in Pink 2018
10 Apr 2018
bridge2aid want you to Smile in Pink to raise both funds & awareness for millions of people in East Africa
BSDHT release statement about the Sugar Tax
6 Apr 2018
The BSDHT has widely circulated a statement regarding the introduction of the sugar tax
Pregnancy Matters!
6 Apr 2018
The BSP has placed on their website a range of educational material to help patients understand the symptoms and risks associated with periodontal disease during pregnancy
Current global shortage of hepatitis B vaccine
6 Apr 2018
Continued constraints are expected this year due to the backlog of people (including some healthcare staff and students) whose vaccination was deferred last year
Finding the perfect balance
6 Apr 2018
Deborah Lyle will be presenting several lectures to dental hygienists and dental therapists across the two days of the Dentistry Show 2018
Calling all BSDHT members!
3 Apr 2018
Three grants are now available for you to make a difference to your community!
An appeal for support!
27 Mar 2018
New water fluoridation report paves way to eliminating children’s dental health crisis in England
27 Mar 2018
Public Health England (PHE) has now published Water fluoridation: health monitoring in England 2018
Non-smokers are much more likely than smokers to develop mouth cancer if they show early warning signs
27 Mar 2018
New research has discovered that non-smokers face a substantially higher risk of developing mouth cancer than smokers if they have precancerous lesions in their mouth
Gum disease having devastating impact on general health and well-being
20 Mar 2018
World Oral Health Day – Tuesday 20 March 2018- a new report has revealed the widespread and devastating impact of oral disease on general health and wellbeing
Calling all innovative dental hygienists and therapists!
20 Mar 2018
Innovative dental hygienists and therapists are invited to join Phase 4 of the Clinical Entrepreneurial programme - applications open from 05 March to 31 March 2018
Helping refugees understand the importance of oral health
20 Mar 2018
British Red Cross volunteers have received ‘Dental Champion’ training to help them promote good oral health among refugees
The tooth about old wives’ dental tales
14 Mar 2018
New study presents evidence for causal links between the number of natural children and missing teeth
BSDHT Launches First Smiles 2018
1 Mar 2018
This year’s First Smiles campaign will take place around the country on Friday 15th June 2018
New opportunities for dental hygienists and dental therapists
1 Mar 2018
Industry Qualifications (IQ) entry criteria for the Level 7 Certificate in Injectables in Aesthetic Medicine, now recognises dental hygienists and dental therapists
GDC: consultation proposing changes to the way it quality assures education and training
1 Mar 2018
The GDC is proposing changes to the way it quality assures education and training leading to registration for dental professionals
International HPV Awareness Day: Everything you need to know about the world’s most common STI
1 Mar 2018
Sunday 4 March is International HPV Awareness Day, a global event aimed at raising awareness and preventing cancers caused by HPV
New Cochrane Review: nutritional labelling on menus may reduce calorie intake
1 Mar 2018
New evidence shows that adding calorie labels to menus and next to food in restaurants, coffee shops and cafeterias, could reduce the calories that people consume, although the quality of evidence is low
Dentacoin and dentistry
1 Mar 2018
Floss Bar, a New York-based company, is aiming to make routine dental care by dental hygienists easily accessible to everyone
Drinking fruit tea between meals risks erosion of teeth
27 Feb 2018
Consuming acidic drinks between meals increases the chance of moderate or severe tooth erosion, eleven-fold
The definitive guide to illegal tooth whitening
27 Feb 2018
To improve public awareness around the legalities of tooth whitening, the Oral Health Foundation has put together a definitive guide on unscrupulous tooth whitening
Exciting times for the BSDHT
27 Feb 2018
With so much going on right now, these are exciting times for our organisation.
Updated radiography guideline
26 Feb 2018
The FGDP(UK)’s Selection Criteria for Dental Radiography has been updated following the implementation of revised regulations on the use of ionising radiation - free online
GDC’s Patient and Public Survey reveals satisfaction remains very high
26 Feb 2018
67% of those who visit the dentist at least once a year say they are ‘very satisfied’ - an increase of six percentage points over the last five years.
GDC launches consultation on new approach to setting fees
26 Feb 2018
The regulator is consulting on proposals which aim to better explain how and why funds are used, to be clearer about how costs are allocated and to provide more certainty about the level of fee registrants can expect to pay.
Dental Hygienist donates kidney to a patient
22 Feb 2018
A Dental Hygienist has donated a kidney to a patient when he told her about his condition during a routine dental appointment. The 62-year-old credits a dental appointment with saving his life.
National Smile Month set to put a smile on your face
22 Feb 2018
National Smile Month takes place between 14 May and 14 June this year.
Print your CPD certificates now or you may lose out!
22 Feb 2018
dentalrepublic.co.uk will no longer be accessible after 31 March 2018
Your support is needed!
22 Feb 2018
We are here to present and fight for the profession – help us continue by pledging your support today!
e-cigarettes: learn how to help smokers quit
8 Feb 2018
A new online training module has just been launched: E-cigarettes- a guide for healthcare professionals
A national project with a chance for all DCPs to get involved!
8 Feb 2018
Become part of a national network of digital enabled DCP and gain experience in digital technology, information sharing, leadership and management
Access the new online module for Sensodyne Rapid Relief
8 Feb 2018
Following the recent launch of NEW Sensodyne Rapid Relief a new distance learner module is now available online. An opportunity to earn up to 1.5 hours fully certifiable CPD.
Sneezes can travel nearly three metres - students underline NHS message to help contain flu
30 Jan 2018
Second-year Dental Therapy and Hygiene students have delivered a workshop to young adults with mild learning difficulties on cross-infection and how bacteria can be kept at bay
Could a simple text message help beat mouth cancer?
30 Jan 2018
New research has shown that regular text message reminders can be an effective way of combating mouth cancer
In their own words: Elderly people reveal what stops them visiting the dentist
30 Jan 2018
First hand accounts from elderly people have revealed what is really getting in the way of them making regular visits to the dentist
The EFP calls for action to reduce the burden of tooth decay and gum disease
30 Jan 2018
A new website (perioandcaries.efp.org) has been launched to provide recommendations for health professionals, researchers, policymakers and the public
Introducing Lunos – A New Premium Prophylaxis System
30 Jan 2018
The new premium prophylaxis brand Lunos® covers a range of products that combine to form a cohesive system, offering unique advantages over existing products
Statistics for child extractions in England raise concerns
30 Jan 2018
BSDHT has circulated a press release highlighting its concern about the growing numbers of children's extractions
HPV Action - boys’ immunisation programme delayed!
30 Jan 2018
The first step towards a boys' immunisation programme has been delayed indefinitely
Donation helps to protect Cambodian children’s teeth
5 Jan 2018
2,000 units of fluoride varnish have been donated for Dentaid to use on its projects around the world
What can we do to increase the life expectancy of our patients’ enamel?
5 Jan 2018
View this webinar for yourself and earn up to 1 hour of CPD
New model of CPD comes into force for UK professionals
5 Jan 2018
The GDC has launched its new model of CPD
Dental Hygienist wins clinical case study award
21 Dec 2017
A dental hygienist working in Edinburgh, who started her career in Melbourne, Australia, has won BioMin’s 2017 Clinical Case Study Award
Detecting demineralisation to prevent decay
21 Dec 2017
It may now be possible to inhibit the progression of oral disease
British Liver Trust urges people to sign up for Dry January
21 Dec 2017
The benefits of giving up alcohol are astounding: 49% of people lose weight, while 62% sleep better and a whopping 79% save money!
New grants available from BSDHT and Wrigley Company Foundation
14 Dec 2017
BSDHT is delighted to be collaborating with the Wrigley Company Foundation to offer members the opportunity to apply for community service grants
Over 50s with fewer than 20 teeth at higher risk of musculoskeletal frailty
14 Dec 2017
Tooth loss may contribute to musculoskeletal frailty in the over 50s, with those with fewer than 20 teeth being at greatest risk
To scale or, not to scale?
5 Dec 2017
Recent findings of the iQuad team from Dundee and Newcastle Universities questions the benefits of a routine scale and polish
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FGDP(UK) to publish implant dentistry standards
4 Dec 2017
The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)) has announced that it will be publishing new national standards on implant dentistry next year
Natural tooth repair method can also be used on common cavities
4 Dec 2017
A new method of tooth repair through stimulating the renewal of living stem cells in tooth pulp has been discovered by a team of researchers at King’s College London
Speeding progress toward a cavity-free future
4 Dec 2017
A new report finds that convincing policymakers of the economic benefits of tackling dental caries, is one of the key steps required to accelerate progress towards a “cavity-free world”
UK liver disease burden: the crisis we can’t afford
1 Dec 2017
UK liver disease burden is continuing to rise, blighting the poorest groups and lowering economic productivity
Vulnerable people in Blackpool receive dental treatment on Dentaid mobile dental unit
1 Dec 2017
Homeless and vulnerable people in Blackpool have received essential dental treatment onboard a mobile dental unit operated by the charity Dentaid
Jimmy Steele - An ever-lasting dental legacy
1 Dec 2017
BSDHT passes our sincere condolences to the family of Professor Jimmy Steele CBE
Plymouth Welcomes a New Charity to Help Us get 'Well Connected'
30 Nov 2017
A new charity has recently launched in Plymouth, with a vision to ‘inspire communities to achieve healthier smiles and positive lifestyles’. Well Connected has been created from the award-winning Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise’s Community Engagement team. The small, dedicated team at Well Connected comprise of experienced community engagement experts, an ...
Cochrane: fluoride supplements in pregnant women
20 Nov 2017
Cochrane systematic review concludes that there is no evidence that fluoride supplements taken by women during pregnancy are effective in preventing dental caries in their offspring
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FGDP(UK) says oral cancer fight hangs in the balance as JCVI defers decision on HPV
20 Nov 2017
The FGDP(UK)) has cautiously welcomed the deferral of a decision on whether to recommend the HPV vaccination to boys, but says the fight against the increasing prevalence of oral cancer hangs in the balance
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Is green the new red?
10 Nov 2017
In the fight to get to suspicious lesions early there is a new kid on the block, and a rather smart kid with Italian style as it turns out
BSDHT Announces Dr Leatherman Award Winner
10 Nov 2017
At The OHC in Harrogate, Patricia Macpherson was announced as the worthy recipient of this year’s Dr Leatherman Award
BSDHT Presents Student of the Year Award
10 Nov 2017
Student of the Year was awarded to Madelaine Pearce
The PSA concludes the GDC has met 23 out of 24 of its standards
10 Nov 2017
The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) has concluded that the General Dental Council (GDC) has met 23 out of 24 of its standards in 2017, following its annual review.
GDC publishes first analysis of fitness to practise case data
10 Nov 2017
The GDC has carried out an in-depth statistical analysis of its fitness to practise data
Become an antibiotic guardian
10 Nov 2017
Antimicrobial resistance is a global problem that leads to antibiotics no longer being effective in treating even simple infections
Large disparities in survival for patients with HPV-associated cancers
10 Nov 2017
A new study found large disparities by sex, race, and age in survival for patients diagnosed with different cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV)
Study provides clues to body’s defence against common oral infection
10 Nov 2017
The new findings, published in the journal Science Immunology, could eventually lead to better treatments for oral thrush
Stark difference in dental health between the north and south of England
10 Nov 2017
There is a divide in good dental health between northern and southern England as well as rich and poor, according to a new report published by the Nuffield Trust and the Health Foundation
UK’s brushing deficit and ‘orphan teeth’ revealed
1 Nov 2017
New survey also shows shocking lack of guidance on tooth brushing as Brushlink, a smart ‘tracker for teeth’ is launched
Portsmouth hailed as a trailblazer for dental training
29 Oct 2017
Officially opening the site, Dr Sara Hurley said other universities could take a leaf out of Portsmouth’s book when it came to training future dental practitioners
Pregnancy gingivitis: an issue for millions of women
29 Oct 2017
The EFP launches a European awareness campaign on oral health and pregnancy
Launch of 2017 Blue Ribbon Appeal to bring fight to mouth cancer
29 Oct 2017
In aid of the upcoming Mouth Cancer Action Month, the campaign’s charity organisers have today launched their Blue Ribbon Appeal to help spread vital awareness of the disease
BDIA leads EU initiative on Brexit
26 Oct 2017
The BDIA and FIDE, as the trade associations representing the dental industry in the UK and Europe, have today issued a joint letter outlining their priorities for the ongoing Brexit negotiations
BSDHT CALCIVIS Prize Winner Announced
26 Oct 2017
Lucky winner of a weekend conference pass and accommodation for the BSDHT OHC in Harrogate, courtesy of CALCIVIS.
Dentist removed from register for cross infection failings
26 Oct 2017
Dentist struck from register for multiple failings involving wide-ranging cross-infection control, standard of care to patients and record keeping
The GDC: an update on Case Examiners
19 Oct 2017
A report on the impact of the new team, six months on
MHRA works with the BDIA to raise awareness of fake dental equipment with #FakeMeds campaign
19 Oct 2017
Who is buying and selling fake dental equipment? Where does it come from?
Public health guidelines for oral health are not aligned with today’s eating habits
19 Oct 2017
Eat, Drink, Think: a new report on the eating and drinking habits, and current oral health routines, of UK adults
FGDP(UK) publishes new guidance on dementia-friendly dentistry
19 Oct 2017
The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)) has published new guidance on the practice of dentistry for patients with dementia
Dental charities launch joint fundraising appeal
19 Oct 2017
Leading dental charities Bridge2Aid and Dentaid have launched a joint fundraising campaign to ensure more vulnerable people around the world can access dental care
Hold that smile!
12 Oct 2017
British Orthodontic Society launches patient campaign to promote lifelong retainer wear
The GDC publishes a suite of support materials for Enhanced CPD
12 Oct 2017
New series of guidance documents and templates for dental professionals available ahead of launch of enhanced continued professional development (ECPD) next year
CQC findings highlight dental teams’ dedication and professionalism
12 Oct 2017
The annual State of Care review provides a positive reflection on the state of dentistry, and is recognition of the dedication and professionalism of dentists and dental practice teams across England
A winning smile is key to success!
5 Oct 2017
Smiling is cited as one of the most powerful ways to use body language to influence people.
Consumers need reassurance about the nutritional content of food and drink
5 Oct 2017
In the UK, only 39% of consumers feel well-informed about what food and drink products are best for them
Help eradicate HPV-related cancer
5 Oct 2017
Oral-B invites you to participate in a ‘Patient Evaluation Programme’ (PEP) and will donate £5 to HPV Action for every completed form returned by the end of March 2018
Global experts gather in Madrid to discuss future of implant dentistry
29 Sep 2017
The European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) congress will take place in Madrid, Spain next month and is expected to attract over 5,000 delegates
Experts demand clarity from government on post Brexit school milk
29 Sep 2017
Expert organisations have called on the Government to end uncertainty about the future of milk in primary schools, by committing to replace the European School Milk Scheme after Brexit
NIHR funds research to evaluate the health impacts of the new sugar tax on soft drinks
29 Sep 2017
Britain is the first county to try this type of sugar tax and researchers aim to evaluate the effects of the initiative on health, society and on the economy
Mobile dental unit comes to Dewsbury
26 Sep 2017
People in Dewsbury who are finding it difficult to access dental care are receiving free treatment on a mobile dental unit operated by the charity Dentaid
Adults can get their teeth into revolutionary new device
26 Sep 2017
A dental student has invented the world’s first adult teether - to combat the agony of problem wisdom teeth
People are reluctant to use public defibrillators to treat cardiac arrest
26 Sep 2017
A study led the University of Warwick suggests that people are reluctant to use public access defibrillators to treat cardiac arrests
BSDHT Support Dental Check by One
26 Sep 2017
BSDHT gives its support to the Dental Check by One campaign
New mineralising fluoride-free toothpaste launched
21 Sep 2017
A new Fluoride-free toothpaste, formulated to adhere to the tooth surface and slowly release Calcium and Phosphate ions, has just been launched by BioMin Technologies
NIHR funds research to evaluate the health impacts of the new sugar tax on soft drinks
21 Sep 2017
NIHR researchers have launched a pioneering study to evaluate impact of the UK Government’s forthcoming tax on sugary drinks
How will ECPD affect you?
21 Sep 2017
August 2018 will herald a new enhanced Continuing Professional Development (ECPD) scheme for dental care professionals
Woman pleads guilty to illegal teeth whitening in Doncaster
21 Sep 2017
The GDC has made another prosecution of illegal tooth whitening
Consultation: GDC to shorten a stage of Fitness to Practise investigations
21 Sep 2017
Have your say on the streamlining of the fitness to practise investigation process
BSDHT Accreditation
21 Sep 2017
Do you provide educational programmes for dental hygienists and dental therapists?
Encouraging First Smiles
7 Sep 2017
Thank you to all who got involved in this year’s First Smiles campaign!
Submit your poster today!
7 Sep 2017
There are some great cash prizes available – the winner will receive £500 of vouchers plus glass ware and the runner up £250 of vouchers, with a student prize of £250 of vouchers also availabl.
Queen’s research shows aspirin could repair caries
7 Sep 2017
Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have discovered that aspirin could offer an alternative solution to restoring a tooth affected by decay
Dental team brings smiles in the Philippines
5 Sep 2017
The Dentaid team treated 383 children including many who had been suffering long-term dental pain and needed extractions
Get help with spotting periodontal disease, from DDU and BSP
5 Sep 2017
Allegations of failure to diagnose or treat periodontal disease account for about 10% of claims notified to the DDU each year and some claims can reach £220,000 in compensation and legal costs.
Mark your calendar for exciting OHC 2017
5 Sep 2017
On the theme of “More to the Mouth”, it will address the importance of taking a holistic approach to treating patients instead of focusing only on clinical intervention
Annual NHS dental statistics published
31 Aug 2017
Figures have been released today by NHS Digital1 about all patients who received NHS dental care in England during the last financial year
FDI releases chairside guide with a focus on caries prevention
31 Aug 2017
FDI World Dental Federation has issued a chairside guide to advise clinicians on restorative interventions with their patients
New guidelines on pregnancy and oral health
31 Aug 2017
Research reveals that gingivitis in pregnancy is much more prevalent than previously thought
Periodontitis and cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s Disease
24 Aug 2017
Is periodontitis associated with increased dementia severity and a more rapid cognitive decline in sufferers of Alzheimer’s disease?
Unique mentorship opportunity available now!
24 Aug 2017
A unique opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified to hone your skills and learn from an experienced mentor
GDC: Check the strength of DIY tooth whitening products
24 Aug 2017
Man prosecuted for selling kits with hydrogen peroxide levels 58.8 times over the legal limit
Dental Product Specialists- Recruiting now!
18 Aug 2017
Calcivis are currently recruiting for a new team of Dental Product Specialists to promote their innovative imaging system with opportunities nationwide. The Calcivis imaging system gives dental clinicians the ability to “see” active demineralisation on the tooth surface, helping them engage patients to follow oral care advice and enable the ...
GDC publishes conflicts of interest case study
15 Aug 2017
While this scenario focusses on a chiropractor, it could also apply to a range of healthcare professionals who may have a direct or indirect financial interest in another business
Pit and fissure sealants for preventing dental decay in permanent teeth
15 Aug 2017
The Cochrane Database of Systematic reviews looked at 38 studies that involved 7924 young people (aged 5 to 16 years) where a variety of dental sealants was used to prevent caries
Obesity Crisis: more than 600 young people have type 2 diabetes
15 Aug 2017
While not every case of Type 2 diabetes is as a result of being overweight and obese, it is the single greatest risk factor
Jeans for Genes Day Friday 22 September 2017
10 Aug 2017
Jeans for Genes raises money for Genetic Disorders UK and aims to change the world for children with life-altering genetic disorders
Gum disease linked to cancers in older women
10 Aug 2017
UNHEALTHY GUMS could put older women at significantly higher risk of developing many forms of deadly cancer, according to the findings of a ground-breaking new study
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FGDP(UK) response to 'The antibiotic course has had its day'
9 Aug 2017
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)) has responded to The antibiotic course has had its day, the widely-publicised article in the latest edition of the British Medical Journal
GDC supports statement issuing advice on conflicts of interest
9 Aug 2017
The General Dental Council has joined eight other regulators in signing a joint statement following the NHS’ publication of guidance on how to manage conflicts of interest
BDIA Dental Showcase to provide platform for CDO England
9 Aug 2017
Sara Hurley and her team will be attending all three days of BDIA Dental Showcase, taking place 19-21 October at the NEC, Birmingham, manning a dedicated CDO zone
GDC suspends registration of dentist for using counterfeit and non-compliant dental equipment
31 Jul 2017
A dentist’s purchase and use of counterfeit dental devices highlights the dangers to both patient and professional registration
Dentist removed from register for failing patient with periodontal disease
31 Jul 2017
A dentist has been removed from the General Dental Council’s (GDC) register of dental professionals after a series of failings which span 12 years.
Keep ‘Up To Date’ with Oral-B Seminars
31 Jul 2017
Oral-B has released the dates for their next series of Up-To-Date seminars.
New Hepatitis A Leaflet from the British Liver Trust
27 Jul 2017
A new free leaflet from The British Liver Trust highlights the common causes of hepatitis A - a highly infectious virus
OH! Challenge reveals dental profession’s knowledge gap
27 Jul 2017
Launched at this year’s BDA Conference, the OH! Challenge was created to test oral health knowledge and has emphasised some interesting knowledge gaps
Bridge2Aid hosts Velodrome fund-raiser
19 Jul 2017
If you have ever wondered what it is like to whizz round the Olympic velodrome like Laura Trott or Jason Kenny, Bridge2Aid’s latest fundraiser gives you the chance to see for yourself.
Tooth grinding - a sign a child is being bullied?
19 Jul 2017
New research has revealed that adolescents who suffer from bullying are far more likely to grind their teeth in their sleep, a sign which could help parents identify victimised children sooner.
In Practice Prevention – the future of skills mix?
19 Jul 2017
A new programme requires GDPs to signpost children identified as having decay or requiring a GA extraction to dental care professional led prevention clinics
No link found between academic test results and early oral cleft surgery
17 Jul 2017
A recent study suggests that poor results on academic exams of children born with oral clefts are not related to early exposure to general anaesthesia
Dementia kills - but Britons don't know the disease is fatal
17 Jul 2017
A new survey reveals that almost half of Britons do not realise dementia is a fatal disease
London’s dental disgrace
17 Jul 2017
More than half of London children – nearly one million children in total – have not been seen by an NHS dentist in the past year
New requirements for continuing professional development
12 Jul 2017
GDC: changes herald the introduction of a personal development plan for each member of the dental team
Provisional meeting programme announced for BSODR 2017 Annual Meeting
12 Jul 2017
The BSODR 2017 Annual Meeting is hosted by the University of Plymouth and will take place from 6th to 8th September
Clinical photos pose a risk to clinicians and patients
12 Jul 2017
A personal computer, tablet or mobile device should never be used to capture and store patient data
There’s ‘More to the Mouth’!
5 Jul 2017
As the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy’s flagship event, you do not want to miss the Oral Health Conference and Exhibition 2017!
Ditch the junk: new advertising regulations restricting the promotion of unhealthy food to children
5 Jul 2017
New regulations came into effect on Saturday [1 July 2017] across the United Kingdom, banning the advertising of high fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) food or drink products in traditional media, online media and other sites where children make up over 25% of the audience
Dental hospitals enter a new phase of cooperation
5 Jul 2017
Dental hospitals across the UK and Ireland have reorganised into the Association of Dental Hospitals, which works to provide a voice for dental hospitals
Visiting virtual beach improves patient experiences during dental procedures
3 Jul 2017
For patients at one dental practice in Devon, Virtual Reality encounters are resulting in demonstrably better experiences in the dentist’s chair
New toolkit supports healthcare professionals measure their impact on the public’s health
3 Jul 2017
Public Health England (PHE) and the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) have just published “Everyday Interactions”, a report which aims to support healthcare professionals to record and measure their public health impact
Is the UK’s juicing craze fuelling a tooth erosion epidemic?
3 Jul 2017
Some fruit juices and smoothies contain up to four times the recommended daily amount of sugar in one serving
Dentaid's mobile dental unit provides care for vulnerable people
26 Jun 2017
Homeless and vulnerable people in Winchester and Salisbury have been provided with dental care onboard a mobile dental unit operated by the charity Dentaid
Project unveils 25 years of lifestyle changes
26 Jun 2017
We are smoking and drinking less, but more people are deemed overweight and obese then they were a quarter of a century ago
New report on transition of care between childhood and adulthood for people with diabetes
26 Jun 2017
Key findings in age groups of 12 - 24 years with diabetes in England and Wales
DDU: Dental professionals in Scotland get legal protection when apologising
14 Jun 2017
According to The Dental Defence Union (DDU), new legislation means that an apology (outside of legal proceedings) is not an admission of liability
BSDHT: New home; new Director of Operations
14 Jun 2017
BSDHT's new headquarters is open for business with Sharon Broom newly appointed as Director of Operations.
Fresh fruit - a sweet alternative!
14 Jun 2017
New research shows that Brits find fresh fruit the most effective way to reduce the amount of sugar they eat
Importance of managing periodontitis in children and adolescents with Type 1 diabetes
6 Jun 2017
In an open letter, the author argues that regular routine visits to the dental hygienist will significantly contribute to achieving diabetes control
New survey: the painful truth of gum disease among the diabetes community
6 Jun 2017
Almost half of those surveyed had never been given information on the implications of gum disease for their diabetic condition
Scintillating Symposium for Dental Hygienists and Therapists
24 May 2017
Chaired by the President BSDHT, Helen Minnery and Immediate Past President of the BADT, Fiona Sandom, this year’s Hygienist & Therapist Symposium proved a massive hit.
Have any of your patients visited a GMP for problems with their teeth and gums?
24 May 2017
Researchers at Cardiff University are undertaking a study to discover why patients may consult a GMP when experiencing dental problems
An open letter from Michael Walton MBE, The Ben Walton Trust
17 May 2017
After more than 20 years 'Ben's Trust' is to end. BSDHT is one of many organisations and individuals who have supported it over the years.
‘Better teeth for life’
17 May 2017
The British Orthodontic Society has launched a new online resource, The BOS Guide: Better teeth for life.
Red tape for vape!
15 May 2017
E-cigarette regulations will come into effect on 20 May and will restrict tank size and strength, as well as ingredients
A case of a nascent giant sialolith
15 May 2017
An asymptomatic sialolith breaching the floor of the mouth was unable to extrude spontaneously due to a thick ledge of calculus.
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Oral clefts don’t stop children from receiving breast milk
15 May 2017
A recent study suggests more focus should be placed not on how children with oral clefts are fed, but rather on what they are fed
Man fined thousands after falsely claiming to be a dentist
6 May 2017
A man was fined £5000 for falsely claiming to be a dentist and for offering illegal tooth whitening to members of the public
Call to fix legal fees to help protect dental professionals from adverse compensation culture
6 May 2017
The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is calling on the government to introduce mandatory fixed limits on legal fees charged by lawyers in dental negligence claims
Get Ready for Smile in Pink Day on 2nd June
6 May 2017
Bridge2Aid is gearing up for its national fundraising day – Smile in Pink
New study reveals shockingly poor oral health of London’s homeless population
6 May 2017
A large proportion of homeless people are facing considerable pain on a daily basis, with 3 in 10 currently experiencing dental pain
New evidence finds standardised cigarette packaging may reduce the number of people who smoke
6 May 2017
A team of Cochrane researchers from the UK and Canada have summarised results from studies that examine the impact of standardised packaging on tobacco attitudes and behaviour
Sign an online petition demanding gender-neutral vaccination
25 Apr 2017
HPV Action is asking members of the public, especially the parents of boys, to sign an online petition demanding gender-neutral vaccination
Educational resources can be the key to your successful National Smile Month event
25 Apr 2017
Make your National Smile Month events massively successful and fun
Those with dental phobia more likely to have cavities or missing teeth
25 Apr 2017
Study shows that dental phobic people are more likely to have caries in comparison to non-phobic respondents, and were likely to have one or more missing teeth
An interesting case of … Chemotherapy induced hyper-pigmentation
18 Apr 2017
It has been suggested that melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) may be exacerbated by chemotherapeutic drugs such as Doxorubicin
Fissure Seal or Fluoride Varnish? A randomised trial of relative effectiveness
18 Apr 2017
Children’s tooth decay preventable with low-cost, easy treatment finds new research
Reduced HPV infection and genetic variations in Western Asia
18 Apr 2017
New research provides an insight into why cervical cancer is less common in certain regions of the world even though they may have limited screening and fewer or no prevention programmes.
Last call for budding researchers!
7 Apr 2017
Make sure you don't miss out on the chance to undertake a three month paid research placement...deadline Monday 17th April!
Get on your bike for DKMS with BioHorizons!
5 Apr 2017
Are you fit and brave enough to take on the Mizen Head to Malin Head Cycle, taking place from 21st to 24th June - an epic 630km ride?
More than meets the eye…
5 Apr 2017
Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists can expect first-class education, CPD, copious networking opportunities and plenty of fun at The Dentistry Show 2017
Hormone Replacement Therapy shown to be highly effective in reducing gum disease and tooth loss
2 Apr 2017
New research suggests HRT could be used to reduce gum disease and prevent tooth loss
National Smile Month is a matter of months away
2 Apr 2017
The Oral Health Foundation would love to see you get out in your local area and spread those terrific messages about good oral health
New guidelines published for industry to reduce sugar in everyday food eaten by children
2 Apr 2017
Public Health England (PHE) has just published new guidelines aiming to remove around 200,000 tonnes of sugar from UK diets per year by 2020.
BSDHT responds to latest figures on children’s extractions
21 Mar 2017
In a press release widely circulated earlier today, the BSDHT argues for a greater support for preventive dentistry and education, citing our First Smiles initiative as a way froward.
Reaction to latest figures on the number of children who have had teeth extracted in hospital
21 Mar 2017
There has been a shocking 24% rise in the number of tooth extractions in hospital for children aged four and under in the past decade
Can you help an American colleague?
20 Mar 2017
Have you ever practised in the US, or know someone who has?
Truth or Myth? Global Survey for World Oral Health Day Exposes the Truth About our Oral Health Habits
20 Mar 2017
The results from a survey carried out in 12 countries, by YouGov on behalf of FDI, exposed a significant gap between what people believe to be good oral health practices, versus what they actually do.
Preventative dental treatment can be a lifeline for patients and the NHS
20 Mar 2017
BSDHT: more awareness needed of the links between oral health and serious systemic diseases
ADI Team Congress 2017
17 Mar 2017
At the ADI Team Congress this year an entire day’s programme was dedicated to care and maintenance of implants.
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New Chief Executive for the BDIA
17 Mar 2017
Edmund Proffitt, currently the Association’s Policy and Public Affairs Director, has been appointed as the BDIA’s new Chief Executive.
Tailored preventive oral health intervention improves dental health among elderly
13 Mar 2017
A study reveals that functional ability and cognitive function are strongly associated with improved oral hygiene
Using her skills to improve oral health in poor and remote parts of Nepal
13 Mar 2017
Travelling with the international dental charity Dentaid, Anne Martin Powders spent two weeks volunteering in Nepal
Periodontal Management vs. Periodontal Negligence At The Dentistry Show 2017
7 Mar 2017
Deepak Simkhada will be speaking in the Hygienist & Therapist Symposium at The Dentistry Show 2017.
Perio-Diabetes Workshop: new consensus on links between diabetes and gum disease
3 Mar 2017
A pioneering international summit explored the latest evidence on the links between periodontal diseases and diabetes.
Do you want to shape the future of dental regulation?
1 Mar 2017
The GDC is recruiting up to two new registrant Council members.
Charity’s mouth cancer campaigning boosted by donation from TePe
27 Feb 2017
The Oral Health Foundation has received a generous donation from TePe UK to help support its Mouth Cancer Action campaign
Dental therapy and hygiene students support children and parents
27 Feb 2017
Students working with parents and youngsters from Action for Children, to help prevent tooth decay
From the Archives...
21 Feb 2017
Past President Julie Rosse has been searching the archives again and come up with some interesting records!
Can you volunteer in May?
21 Feb 2017
Dental professionals are being asked to provide essential dental treatment for thousands of refugees on the Greek islands of Lesvos and Samos.
Tooth Whitening: Getting it right
15 Feb 2017
James Goolnik will be discussing how to legally and ethically offer your patients whiter teeth, at The Dentistry Show 2017
Time to shine if you work with children
15 Feb 2017
You are invited to submit an abstract for a poster prize - value £250 - to be displayed at the annual national conference, this year in Manchester. The deadline is March 31st.
Cochrane review: Exercise for hand osteoarthritis
10 Feb 2017
Cochrane review presents what is known about the effect of exercise in people with OA in the joints of the hand
Bacterium lassoes its way from the mouth to the heart
9 Feb 2017
Researchers from the University of Bristol have now revealed a potentially key molecular process that occurs in the case of infective endocarditis
Bulimia wears thin on dentition
9 Feb 2017
More than 725,000 people in the UK are affected by an eating disorder - there is a very good chance that more than a few of your patients may need help in this area
How many teeth have you lost?
1 Feb 2017
New research suggests the number of teeth we have is a significant indicator of how long we will live
GDC prosecutes Newcastle woman for illegal whitening
1 Feb 2017
The General Dental Council (GDC) has successfully prosecuted a woman from Newcastle for carrying out tooth whitening illegally which caused harm to a customer.
BSDHT call to local authorities to utilise the expertise of oral health services in their communities
1 Feb 2017
The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) is calling local for authorities to utilise existing oral health services so that special attention can be paid to some of those most in need in our society, including the elderly and people in care homes.
Have your say on GDC's plans for dental regulation
26 Jan 2017
Proposals outlined today (26 January 2017) show how the GDC will focus on the prevention of harm. The discussion document will be live for three months and closes on 26 April 2017.
DENTAID'S BRIGHTBITES PROJECT UNDERWAY IN LEEDS
25 Jan 2017
Children in Leeds have been learning how to look after their teeth thanks to the Bright Bites project run by international dental charity Dentaid.
Yoga may help ease back pain
17 Jan 2017
A new Cochrane Review summarises the results of 12 randomised trials from 1,080 men and women suffering from chronic non-specific lower back pain.
Remember to pay your tax bill!
17 Jan 2017
The deadline for Self Assessment returns is 31 January and the penalty is a £100 for a late return
GDC: plans to improve regulation for patients and dental professionals
10 Jan 2017
The GDC will shortly outline initiatives to make the current system of regulation better for patients and fairer for dental professionals by shifting the balance of activity onto prevention as part of a series of wide-ranging proposals to improve dental regulation.
Periodontal Management for Implant Patients At The Dentistry Show 2017
9 Jan 2017
Dr Phil Ower will be discussing how to manage the implant needs of periodontal patients in a practice setting.
Seven things to look out for in dentistry in 2017
9 Jan 2017
Dr Nigel Carter OBE, CEO of the Oral Health Foundation, considers seven important dental matters to keep an eye out for throughout the coming year
Perio Workshop 2016 sets new research standards on tooth loss
5 Jan 2017
International specialists from periodontology and cariology worked together to create a framework for collaboration on reducing periodontal disease and caries.
Children consume half their daily recommended sugar allowance before the school bell rings
4 Jan 2017
Children in England consume almost three sugar cubes at breakfast time alone, which equates to half their recommended daily amount
Will you Moveit4smiles?
28 Nov 2016
Mouth cancer action group, Moveit4smiles, have helped to raise £2,000 in aid of Mouth Cancer Action Month as part of their pedometer challenge.
Mouth cancer rates soar over last 20 years
28 Nov 2016
A NEW Cancer Research UK analysis reveals that rates of mouth cancer have jumped by 68 per cent in the UK over the last 20 years.1
Dental complaints - clarity for all
28 Nov 2016
NATIONAL BODIES WORK TOGETHER TO PROMOTE SYSTEM-WIDE UNDERSTANDING OF HOW DENTAL COMPLAINTS SHOULD BE HANDLED
Stronger action needed on fizzy drinks
16 Nov 2016
Further restrictions on advertising of high sugar drinks, and a ban on price promotions, would help stop tens of thousands of children having to be hospitalised to have their teeth extracted
Join in a Thunderclap!
16 Nov 2016
Ensure antibiotics stay effective by taking part in a ‘Thunderclap’ in aid of European Antibiotic Awareness Day and World Antibiotic Awareness Week
Mouth Cancer Action takes fight to the House of Commons
16 Nov 2016
The House of Commons was tinged with blue yesterday as hundreds of people attended an event in support of November’s Mouth Cancer Action Month.
Blue Wednesday
11 Nov 2016
Get out your blue suede shoes, quite literally, and show your support for mouth cancer action.
Sibling response to chronic cleft conditions
11 Nov 2016
Research on chronic disease and disability has shown that unaffected children often have poorer psychological functioning as a result of their affected sibling’s condition
Organisations join forces to keep antibiotics working
11 Nov 2016
Support European Antibiotic Awareness Day and World Antibiotic Awareness Week by joining ‘Thunderclap’.
Charity aims to educate 10,000 children about oral health
2 Nov 2016
The polling of 2,000 parents across the UK found that one in five children (20 per cent) under five brush their teeth just once a day
Dental Hygienist one of five individuals prosecuted by GDC
2 Nov 2016
During the month of October, the General Dental Council (GDC) successfully prosecuted five individuals for a variety of offences – including unlawfully using protected job titles.
45 seconds to save a life!
2 Nov 2016
The OHF is reminding dental professionals how to carry out an effective mouth cancer examination to ensure they do not miss any chance to save someone’s life.
BSDHT in the media - action on sugar!
26 Oct 2016
BSDHT has given its full support to the Action on Sugar following their call today for UK food manufacturers to cut the sugar with immediate effect.
Can you help improve oral health in Europe's poorest country?
20 Oct 2016
UK dental professionals are being invited to join a week-long volunteering trip in Moldova between May 13th and 20th 2017. The trip will involve working alongside a charity in the capital city of Chisinau and travelling to the impoverished region of Nisporeeni.
OHC 2016 - Let’s go!
20 Oct 2016
Still wondering whether or not to register for the OHC in Northern Ireland? Lucy Elsey shares with you her top 5 reasons why she has chosen Belfast to be her first experience of the BSDHT OHC.
Patient safety - revised guidance for students
19 Oct 2016
The General Dental Council (GDC) has updated its guidance to help students better understand their role in patient safety.
New Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Guidelines
18 Oct 2016
The serious and life-threatening nature of the disease, with the burden of anaphylaxis and its increasing prevalence, makes food allergies a major public health concern
FGDP(UK) calls for sugar tax on milkshakes
18 Oct 2016
The government should require drinks to be at least 95% milk to be exempt from the sugar tax, and in the longer term it should remove the milk exemption altogether.
Type 2 diabetes ‘timebomb’ : BSDHT calls on health ministers to take dentistry seriously!
18 Oct 2016
In a recent press release, circulated to the media, Michaela O’Neill, president BSDHT, says shocking figures should serve as a warning to the government, who must now invest time, money and energy into raising awareness of the importance of dental hygiene.
Teeth Team: striving to transform child dental care
6 Oct 2016
Teeth Team currently works with more than 9,000 children across the city of Hull, the programme visits schools and teaches children the importance of healthy diets, effective tooth brushing and regularly attending dental checkups.
Registrants address details to be removed from register
5 Oct 2016
At a General Dental Council (GDC) meeting today (5 October), the Council agreed that from 10 October, all postal address details will be removed from the online register of dental professionals.
THE CHILDHOOD OBESITY CHALLENGE: PREVENTION IS ACTION
4 Oct 2016
An accredited Study Day, hosted by expert speakers, to help you change behaviours
Volunteers needed to help homeless people this Christmas
4 Oct 2016
National homelessness charity Crisis is calling on dentists, dental nurses and hygienists to provide treatment for homeless people at its temporary centres in London this Christmas.
From the Archive...
22 Sep 2016
Julie Rosse has been sifting through the archives of BDHA/BSDHT again. Read on to discover some of the workings of the Society from 50 years ago.
DIY Dentistry
22 Sep 2016
Courtesy of ‘Doctor Google!’ some patients really do try and take their treatment into their own hands
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Concerns about the public’s perception of NHS dentistry
22 Sep 2016
Dental professionals would like to see more positive messages conveyed in the national press to help improve public perception of NHS dentistry
Nestlé retract ‘The Smile Factory’ advert in response to BSDHT appeal
16 Sep 2016
Result! Nestlé has confirmed that they will not continue to use the strapline ‘The Smile Factory’ as part of their advertising, with immediate effect.
Mouthy: Into the orifice
16 Sep 2016
Donate your saliva to form a human spit crystal, your kiss stories to inform a ‘science of snogging’ performance and offer up a cast of your tongue to a new sculpture!
The BSP launches the brand new 'Good Practitioner's Guide'
16 Sep 2016
The BSP's new 'Good Practitioner's Guide' is now available to download, free!
Fewer sugary drinks but still too much sugar!
13 Sep 2016
According to the latest National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS), published by Public Health England (PHE), children aged four to 10 years are consuming more than double the recommended amount of sugar, although consumption of sugary drinks has fallen compared to six years ago.
MASS OBSERVATION – Your profession, Your experiences, Your opinions
13 Sep 2016
What did you do today? What are your thoughts on the profession?
EFP statement: Media coverage on flossing efficacy
13 Sep 2016
The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has released a statement concerning the recent media coverage across the developed world on the efficacy or otherwise of flossing to prevent gum disease.
BSDHT respond to TV programme on illegal tooth whitening
5 Sep 2016
BSDHT has circulated a press release to the general media in response to the BBC’s Fake Britain expose on fake teeth whitening companies and the unregulated individuals who carry out tooth whitening on an unsuspecting public. You can read it in full here:
Prestigious award for BSDHT Past President Margaret Ross
31 Aug 2016
Margaret Ross, Senior Lecturer for Dental Care Professionals and Programme Director BSc (Hons) Oral Health Sciences at Edinburgh Dental Institute has been awarded the Dental Faculty UK Gold Medal by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Experts call for better services for patients with facial pain
31 Aug 2016
Patients with persistent face pain should be tested to ensure they get the best and most rapid treatment whilst also saving the NHS money, say experts at Newcastle University.
School dinners vs. packed lunches: 4 hidden lunchbox nasties
31 Aug 2016
Dental treatment provider mydentist reveal the top four unhealthy foods commonly found in school lunchboxes, along with a few gold star alternatives.
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FGDP(UK) & FDS: obesity plan a missed opportunity to tackle the rise in child dental extractions
19 Aug 2016
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)) and the Faculty of Dental Surgery are disappointed that the government’s new Childhood Obesity Action Plan has otherwise ignored oral health and failed to deliver Public Health England’s other recommendations to reduce the nation’s sugar intake
PhD post for a hygienist or dental therapist
19 Aug 2016
Funding of £70,000 over three years, from The Wrigley Company Ltd, has been secured to support a PhD post for a hygienist or dental therapist.
PhD Studentship (full-time 3 years, part time possible)
18 Aug 2016
The Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine & Dentistry are seeking to attract PhD candidates of outstanding ability to join their exciting and rapidly expanding programme of internationally-rated research
App set to aid smokers kicking the habit
18 Aug 2016
With a unique combination of mindfulness techniques and scientific research a new app launches this week to help smokers give up cigarettes for good.
New app to help fight threat of antibiotic resistance
18 Aug 2016
A groundbreaking new app to help healthcare staff tackle antibiotic resistance has been launched in Scotland.
The Sound of Periodontitis
15 Aug 2016
The film continues to grow in popularity across Europe: several of the EFP’s national societies have translated the documentary into their local languages
Review confirms benefits of sugarfree gum
15 Aug 2016
Review of latest evidence confirms oral health benefits of sugarfree gum and suggests potential for additives to enhance benefits
New Cochrane evidence: Supervised use of fluoride mouthrinse results in large reductions in decay in children's permanent teeth
9 Aug 2016
The research shows that school children being supervised to regularly use a fluoride mouth rinse had significantly less decay after two to three years than children using a placebo rinse.
Watching cartoons could help children overcome anxiety of dental treatment
9 Aug 2016
Watching cartoons through video glasses during dental treatment could help lessen children’s anxiety and distress as well as reducing disruptive behaviour, according to a randomized controlled trial.
GDC prosecutes Limited company for illegal tooth whitening
9 Aug 2016
The General Dental Council (GDC) has successfully prosecuted a limited company and a woman from Hertfordshire, for illegal tooth whitening and carrying out dentistry while not on the dental register.
BSDHT: getting the point across!
5 Aug 2016
BSDHT President argues the case for interdental cleaning.
The BOS Guide: Orthodontics for Adults
4 Aug 2016
To meet the rising demand for adult orthodontics the BOS recently launched The BOS Guide: Orthodontics for Adults - designed for patients to read before they see a clinician.
Dinner with a Difference
4 Aug 2016
Free to download, a practical guide to the preparation and cooking of soft foods designed for people with swallowing difficulties and sufferers of mouth cancer, from the Ben Walton Trust.
To floss or not to floss. What do we tell our patients?
3 Aug 2016
Interdental cleaning remains important to our oral health, is the message from BSDHT in a press release circulated this morning.
BSDHT: Smile factory advert ‘hugely misleading’ on role of sugar
29 Jul 2016
In a recent press release, BSDHT has branded Rowntree’s ‘The Smile Factory’ advert hugely misleading and irresponsible for its portrayal of sugary sweets being linked to happiness and smiling.
BOS launches new orthodontic guide for those working with the under 18’s
29 Jul 2016
The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) recently launched a new guide for all those involved in the care and education of young people who start orthodontic treatment every year.
Hepatitis C infection increases the risk of developing mouth cancer
29 Jul 2016
People who are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) are at a greater risk of developing mouth cancer, according to a new report.
The GDC Annual Report and Accounts for 2015
18 Jul 2016
The GDC’s annual report is now available online. Registrants can access details of its activities in 2015 and aspirations for the year ahead as it seeks to move forward with the work outlined in its roadmap Patients, Profession, Public and Performance.
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Your chance to make your views count via the NHS Confidence Monitor
18 Jul 2016
Until the end of July you have the opportunity to communicate your views on the future of NHS dentistry, by taking part in the NHS Confidence Monitor organised by Practice Plan.
Dental duo wins funding for mercy trip to Morocco
18 Jul 2016
Two members of a dental practice have won funding to join a dental charity in its on-going bid to end the daily dental pain for the children of Morocco.
New NICE guideline: Oral health for adults in care homes
5 Jul 2016
The new guideline – “Oral health for adults in care homes” – includes recommendations for those who have responsibility for the health of care home residents.
DENTISTRY THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
5 Jul 2016
A world of volunteering opportunities are available with Dentaid. Trips to Cambodia, Moldova, Nepal and Kenya are waiting to be filled in 2017.
Fillings that heal teeth!
5 Jul 2016
Researchers from the University of Nottingham and the Wyss Institute at Harvard University have developed therapeutic synthetic, light-curable, biomaterials for dental treatments that support native dental stem cells inside teeth to repair and regenerate dentine.
FGDP(UK) supports push for faster cancer diagnosis
1 Jul 2016
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) has expressed its support for a new standards document on cancer referrals from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
BSDHT press release:New GDC guidance is casting doubt over the professionalism of DCPs
1 Jul 2016
BSDHT has publicly responded to the newly released GDC guidance on duty of candour, interpreting it as a challenge to our professionalism and is calling for the regulator to review the measures.
App set to aid smokers kick the habit!
1 Jul 2016
With a combination of mindfulness techniques and scientific research a new app launches this week to help smokers give up cigarettes for good.
DENTAL PROFESSIONALS REMINDED OF SOCIAL MEDIA PITFALLS BY DDU
30 Jun 2016
Following the launch of revised ethical guidance on the use of social media by the GDC, the Dental Defence Union is reminding dental professionals about some of the pitfalls of using social media sites and professional networking forums.
MOUTHY: INTO THE ORIFICE
30 Jun 2016
From the science of snogging to spit crystals and tongue-casting, MOUTHY: INTO THE ORIFICE invites visitors to explore the hidden world inside the mouth and asks them consider their own relationship with this amazing portal of self-expression.
Funding grant for potential ‘over-the-counter’ saliva test for periodontal disease
22 Jun 2016
A research study at Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry which aims to develop a simple saliva test for periodontitis, has received a grant award from the Oral and Dental Research Trust.
The efficacy of essential oils
22 Jun 2016
Following a review of the available evidence, the 11th European Workshop in Periodontology concluded: ‘There is evidence for beneficial effects from adjunctive use of anti-plaque chemical agents in […] preventing plaque accumulation…’, and subsequently managing gingivitis.
From the archives
22 Jun 2016
Back in 1989, BSDHT was known as the British Dental Hygienists’ Association (BDHA ) and, like today, was the only professional body representing dental hygienists in the United Kingdom. In that year, one of the burning issues of the day was the pay structure for Dental Hygienists, under the ...
Updated Clinical Examination and Record-Keeping guidelines
17 Jun 2016
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) launched the 3rd edition of its authoritative publication Clinical Examination and Record-Keeping at the BDA Conference on Friday 27th May. This is the first update to the guidelines since 2009.
The royston great toothbrush rush
17 Jun 2016
To help support Mercy Ships’ dental team the charity are running the Great Toothbrush Rush campaign; asking members of the public to donate new toothbrushes which will then be given to the patients.
Drug safety update!
17 Jun 2016
Following a fatality in a dental patient, the MHRA has been prompted to publish a reminder about the potential drug interaction between miconazole and warfarin, in their monthly Drug Safety Update bulletin.
DENTAID AND ROTARY TEAM UP TO TRAIN DENTISTS IN TIMOR LESTE
14 Jun 2016
A new generation of dental professionals are providing care in Timor Leste thanks to a successful training programme funded by Rotary and delivered by international dental charity Dentaid.
Gill takes HPV vaccination campaign up Ben Nevis
14 Jun 2016
DENTAL HYGIENIST OF THE YEAR Gillian Fenwick has climbed Ben Nevis in a bid to raise awareness and valuable donations for mouth cancer.
Absurd things used to clean between teeth!
14 Jun 2016
Millions of our patients are putting their oral health at risk by using household objects to clean between their teeth.Two thirds use something other than interdental brushes and floss.Bank notes, business cards and earrings have been found to be used dangerously often.
Continued progress but the threat of antimicrobial resistance remains a key concern
2 Jun 2016
New report from Health Protection Scotland (HPS) This latest Healthcare Associated Infection Annual Report 2015 shows that, while rates of selected healthcare associated infections (HAI) have remained stable in Scotland in 2015, continued efforts to tackle HAI and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are required to further reduce risk and ensure patient ...
Hospital admissions estimated to be attributable to smoking go up by 5 per cent in ten years
2 Jun 2016
The number of hospital admissions2 estimated to be attributable to smoking3 was 475,0004 in 2014-15 – a rise of 23,000 (5 per cent) in the last ten years.
Celebrate the power of children’s smiles
2 Jun 2016
To mark National Smile Month, The Wrigley Company is delighted to announce the launch of the Extra® Smile Back™ project – an initiative that celebrates the importance of protecting children’s confidence to smile by helping them maintain clean and healthy teeth
REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR INDEMNITY
1 Jun 2016
An apple a day keeps the dentist away...
1 Jun 2016
Sound advice to share with your patients!
25 May 2016
THE DENTAL POSTCODE LOTTERY
10 May 2016
Gum Health Awareness Day: 12 May 2016
10 May 2016
Your donations can bring smiles around the world
9 May 2016
Your donations can bring smiles around the world
Dentaid seeks volunteers
28 Apr 2016
Yoga may help sufferers of asthma
28 Apr 2016
Cochrane review suggests that the practise of yoga may have health benefits to sufferers of asthma
Passport to Health
6 Apr 2016
Oral Hygiene By Design
6 Apr 2016
To coincide with World Oral Health Day 2016, (20th March) the winning entry of the BSDHT and Wrigley's Oral Hygiene By Design Award 2015 was made available to dental professionals nationwide.
Not so healthy fruit smoothies!
6 Apr 2016
Public Health England has just published The Eatwell Guide - a visual representation of how different foods and drinks can contribute towards a healthy balanced diet.
Invitation to BSDHT Council Observers
6 Apr 2016
Are you passionate about your chosen profession? Would you like to learn more about the workings of your representative professional organisation? Do you think you have something to offer your colleagues?
Hooked on Oral Hygiene, Michelle Coles
6 Apr 2016
I would like to share with you my experience and pride at winning the inaugural Oral Hygiene by Design award 2015.
From the Archives
6 Apr 2016
Following BSDHT’s recent move, from the Adams Partnership in Gloucester to the Smile House offices in Rugby, it seems timely to sort through the archived papers.
Change for life sugar boy
6 Apr 2016
DENTAID TO EXPAND ITS WORK IN UGANDA
6 Apr 2016
International dental charity Dentaid is looking at ways of expanding its work in Uganda after the latest successful volunteering trip to the country.
Bridge2Aid: empowering people and relieving pain
6 Apr 2016
Can you imagine not being able to see a dentist, or anyone who could help, when you had toothache?
Are you a shining star?
6 Apr 2016
Sunstar proudly recognizes dental hygienists for their professional achievements. Those selected become recipients of the Sunstar/RDH Award of Distinction, hosted annually at RDH Under One Roof.
Prevention is key: no more chaotic lost decades!
4 Apr 2016
The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) believes that NHS dentistry is failing patients due to the current targets put upon the profession. The BSDHT’s comments come following the release, last Friday, of research by the British Dental Association (BDA) which highlights how NHS dentistry is failing those ...
Almost half of women across the UK not getting enough sleep
30 Mar 2016
Almost half of British women say they are not getting enough sleep and don’t feel well-rested when they wake up (43% and 48%). According to the findings from a survey of over 4,100 UK adults, supported by the Sleep Apnoea Trust Association (SATA) and conducted by YouGov for ResMed Ltd, ...
No Smoking Day 2016: Wednesday 9th March
30 Mar 2016
No Smoking Day is fast approaching and takes place on Wednesday 9 March. In the lead up to the day, smokers are being encouraged to seek help and advice and stock up on quit aids such as patches and gumso they’re ready to make a quality quit attempt. One in ...
GDC hearing counterfeit dental devices
28 Feb 2016
The GDC has published details of a Fitness To Practice (FTP) hearing concerning the deliberate use of counterfeit dental devices to be held on 18 January 2016.Through its award winning CSIDI campaign the BDIA has been working hard to raise the awareness of the dangers of counterfeit and non-compliant dental ...
Four issues which will define dentistry in 2016
28 Feb 2016
With the New Year well and truly underway, what lies ahead for dentistry in the coming year? In a year which promises to shake up the future of the nation’s oral health for years to come leading oral health charity the British Dental Health Foundation has taken a look at ...
Cancer Research UK urges government to make big tobacco cough up
28 Feb 2016
Cancer Research UK is calling on the Government to make the tobacco industry pay1 for the damage it causes and help reduce the number of people killed by its deadly product.
Periodontal disease can significantly increase the risk of breast cancer
28 Feb 2016
New research has suggested that postmenopausal women who suffer from periodontal disease are at a significantly increased risk of developing breast cancer.
Classy Quitters
28 Feb 2016
We all have patients whose periodontal health is suffering due to their smoking habit. As clinicians we have plenty of options as to how to best deal with the issue, some of which are: let them carry on losing their teeth, in blissful ignorance; bludgeon them with heaps of scientific ...
Funding secured for PHD post for a Hygienist
28 Feb 2016
A research project run by Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD) with the Family Nurse Partnership Programme has secured funding of £70,000 over three years from The Wrigley Company Ltd. This funding will support a PhD post for a hygienist or dental therapist to develop a programme ...
World Oral Health Day - 20th March
28 Feb 2016
World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is celebrated every year on 20 March. Promoted by the FDI and supported by many organisations, this is an international day to celebrate the benefits ofa healthy mouth and to promote worldwide awareness of the issues around oral health and the importance of oral hygiene ...
Other areas of the UK can learn from Blackpool's decision to fluoridise milk
28 Feb 2016
Blackpool Council’s decision to introduce fluoridated milk could pave a road for councils nationwide to follow in order to improve children’s oral health.
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