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For action: Notice on the restrictions of use and disposal of dental amalgam
18 Dec 2018
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FREE DENTAL CARE FOR UK HOMELESS THIS CHRISTMAS
17 Dec 2018
Homeless and vulnerable people have received free dental care on Dentaid’s mobile dental unit this Christmas. ...
Read moreLeaders 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 ...
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BSDHT Announces Student Award Winner
06 Nov 2018
The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) is delighted to announce that Anna Seymour has won the National Student ...
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Treating gum disease may help manage Type 2 diabetes, Diabetes UK study finds
25 Oct 2018
Treating gum disease may help manage Type 2 diabetes, Diabetes UK study finds ...
Read moreUpdate from The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
12 Oct 2018
Changes are coming to the way in which MHRA ensures the safety and quality of medical devices. A series of ...
Read moreAdrenaline for anaphylaxis kits - a reminder to Health Care Professionals
10 Oct 2018
Please find below link to copy letter received from the Office of the Chief Dental Officer, England containing the latest advice ...
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Plymouth leads national review of ‘fitness to practise’ process for dentists
20 Sep 2018
The work led by the University of Plymouth will help the UK dental regulator define what ...
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New denture care guidelines announced!
10 Sep 2018
The Oral Health Foundation have published new Denture Care guidelines and would love to share them with you. These have been ...
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New Dental Contract to Expand after Successful Pilot Reduces Tooth Decay
26 Jul 2018
New prevention-focused approach to providing NHS dental care has led to improvements in oral health and ...
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July IFDH News now available!
23 Jul 2018
Now available online http://www.ifdh.org/newsletter/ifdh-enews-july-2018.html
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Bickiepegs partners with leading Dental Therapist - Melonie Prebble
21 Jun 2018
Bickiepegs partners with leading Dental Therapist, MELONIE PREBBLE (BSDHT Member) at Primary Care Conference, NEC Birmingham Bickiepegs, a committed supporter of babies’ ...
Read moreNew Enhanced CPD for dental care professionals from 1 August 2018
15 Jun 2018
All dental care professionals (DCPs) will be now required to move to Enhanced CPD on 1 August 2018 to maintain ...
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Open Wide - Registration for ISDH 2019 is Now Open
15 Jun 2018
A payment plan of three equal instalments is offered to those registering at the Sunrise Registration ...
Read moreWinners announced for BSDHT and Wrigley’s Community Grant
01 Jun 2018
Having recently teamed up with the Wrigley Company Foundation to promote community projects among its members, the British Society of ...
Read moreSupporting dental teams and families to prevent and manage dental decay in children
30 May 2018
New guidance published today by the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) supports dental teams to improve and maintain the ...
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Alcohol IBA for dental teams e-learning training
14 May 2018
Please note that the Alcohol Learning Centre is no longer accessible for e-learning training and PHE would like to direct ...
Read moreWill banning plastic straws affect the nation’s oral health?
20 Apr 2018
According to recent government guidelines, plastic straws may be banned in the UK from as soon as 2019. ...
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Abolish postcode lottery to good dental health, say children’s doctors
10 Apr 2018
Survey by The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and Mumsnet reveals difficulty accessing free oral health care ...
Read moreBSDHT supports the Sugar Tax
06 Apr 2018
In order to tackle the growing epidemic of poor oral health among children in the UK, we need collaboration and ...
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Every 10 minutes a child in England has a rotten tooth removed in hospital
06 Apr 2018
Tooth decay is preventable but remains the most common reason for hospital admissions for children aged 5-9 years. ...
Read moreSwiss Dental Journal feature the life and work of Professor Muhlemann
19 Mar 2018
We have been asked on behalf of Swiss Dental Journal to share with dental hygiene associations around the world a ...
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Dental Volunteers required for humanitarian action in Tanzania
15 Mar 2018
One World One Smile (OWOS), a nonprofit organization based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania URGENTLY require volunteers in the form ...
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Launch of the GDC's 'Research Digest'
15 Mar 2018
The GDC have launched a publication designed to share updates on research findings about dentistry and regulation. Research Digest provides a ...
Read moreUrgent Exemptions help required!
09 Mar 2018
Colleagues! We need your help. We need some information to provide evidence in our bid for Exemptions for Dental Hygienists and ...
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Important message from The Throat Cancer Foundation.
08 Mar 2018
Hi. I need your help. You may have seen on the Throat Cancer Foundation’s social media pages ...
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February 2018 Newsletter - Who is fed up with Junk Food Marketing to kids?
02 Mar 2018
The Children's Food Campaign recently featured on BBC Newsnight ...
Read moreNew GDC Consultation - "Clear and certain: A new framework for fee-setting"
23 Feb 2018
Start Date: 20/02/2018 End Date: 15/05/2018 Background ...
Read moreHealth Education England Digital Project
09 Feb 2018
The Building a Digital Ready workforce programme aims to: “Led by HEE, Building a Digital Ready Workforce is a programme ...
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Statement from BSDHT and BADT on Joint Projects
01 Feb 2018
1st February 2018 Helen Minnery President of BSDHT and Amanda Gallie President of BADT would like to ...
Read moreHalf the sugar children consume comes from unhealthy snacks and sugary drinks
02 Jan 2018
New Change4Life campaign encourages parents to “Look for ...
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