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Workplace bullying CPD event open to all

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has announced its February ‘Coffee Catchup’ on workplace bullying will be free for all participants.

Charity provides dental hygiene kits for the homeless

A London-based charity, Who is Hussain, has given out dental kits to help address poor dental health in the homeless community.

Stephen Kinnock announced as speaker at BDIA Dental Showcase

Stephen Kinnock, minister of state for care, will be a key speaker at the BDIA Dental Showcase 2025.

Goodwill increase shown in 2024

The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) has released the statistics from its quarterly ‘Goodwill Survey’, depicting the “return of a buoyant market”.

Playing it safe

Richard Lishman considers how young clinicians can protect themselves.

Million pound training facility established in Newcastle

A multi-million pound dental education and training facility has been launched in Newcastle.

First chair of exams board appointed

Sondos Albadri, an honorary consultant in paediatric dentistry and vice dean at Liverpool University, has been appointed as the first chair of the Dental Specialty Fellowship Examinations Board.

Tackling toothache

Toothache might seem like just a minor inconvenience, but it can be a sign of something far more serious. In honour of National Toothache Day that took place on February 9, 2025, the Oral Health...

The heart of practice safety

Nicky Varney discusses the importance of team training.

Over 60,000 children benefit from oral health education scheme

BrightBites, an oral health education programme, has delivered sessions to more than 60,000 school children across the UK.

College to recruit board chair

The College of General Dentistry has announced it is seeking the next chair of the board for its Faculty of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy.

Antibiotic prescription list updated

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published an updated antimicrobial stewardship tool. Designed to support healthcare professionals across the UK in prescribing the most appropriate...

Bristol NHS dental practice witnesses’ queue of over 100 prospective patients

A dental clinic in Bristol experienced large queues on February 6, 2025, after it announced it would be enrolling new NHS patients.

Agreeable architects

Steve Kettle discusses the importance of early planning.