BSDHT

‘Forced apology’ guidance tying clinicians in knots

The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) has questioned the validity of the newly released General Dental Council…

Oral health

Investment in dental health of diabetic patients could save NHS millions

Treating the dental health of those suffering with diabetes early could save money in the longer term. New research looked…

Dentistry

First Smiles initiative is back for 2016

First Smiles is set to return on Friday 17 June, which will bring oral health education to children’s classrooms. The British…

Oral health

Preventive treatments should be at the heart of NHS dentistry

NHS dentistry is failing patients most in need due to the targets placed upon them, the BSDHT has claimed. Responding…

Oral health

NHS bursary cuts ‘deeply concerning’

Proposed changes to NHS bursaries could see a drop in the number of DCPs being trained, according to the BSDHT. These…

Dentistry

Oral health issues cost UK economy £36.6 million each year

Employees missing work due to oral health issues costs the UK £36.6 million a year, according to a new study.…

Oral health

A glass of water can help tackle morning breath

New research suggests that a drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning is an effective way of…

Oral health

Dental alert system launched across Europe

The European Alert Mechanism has been launched to protect patients from potentially unsafe dental professionals. The system aims to make…

Dentistry

Ignoring recommendations on sugar would be ‘reckless’

Ignoring fresh recommendations over sugar consumption could lead to thousands of children suffering from poor oral health. This warning comes from…

Oral health

Scrapping food technology A-level could impact oral health

Scrapping food technology A-level could have an adverse impact on dental health, the BSDHT has warned. The UK Government has…

Oral health

Hygienists and therapists can help exceed confidence in NHS dentistry

Concerns over the future of NHS dentistry can be changed with the correct use of the dental team, according to…

Oral health

Preventative treatments the most popular treatments in England

Preventative treatments offered by dental hygienists and therapists are the most popular treatments provided in England. That’s according to new…

Oral health

One in five parents in East Anglia have never taken their child to the dentist

One in five parents in Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk have never taken their child to see the dentist. That’s according…

Dentistry