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Published: Thursday, 19 December 2019 07:34
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The United Kingdom’s recent decision to vaccinate boys and girls from HPV-cancers has inspired the formation of a European-wide group to put an end to the virus: the new ‘HPV Action Network’. The alliance has been formed by the European CanCer Organisation (ECCO) with the goal to end all cancers caused by HPV across Europe.
Read more: UK action triggers European-wide coalition to eliminate HPV cancers
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Published: Wednesday, 18 December 2019 07:48
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Brushing teeth frequently is linked with lower risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure, according to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Previous research suggests that poor oral hygiene leads to bacteria in the blood, causing inflammation in the body. Inflammation increases the risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
Read more: Toothbrushing is good for the heart, says new research
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Published: Tuesday, 17 December 2019 07:36
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The Telegraph reports that Sainsbury’s is putting sugary cereals on its top shelves in a new trial that experts hope will prevent children pestering their parents for popular snacks that have a high level of sugar or salt. Tesco is also taking part in the trial, though a spokesman said it had not moved any sugary cereals on to its top shelves.
Read more: Sainsbury’s puts sugary cereals on top shelf
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Published: Tuesday, 17 December 2019 07:35
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Unless you spent the last week on Mars, you will know that the Conservatives won General Election with large enough majority to implement Brexit and other reforms. All pre-election Health Ministers were returned, so no immediate changes at the NHS or in dentistry. But Dr Sarah Wollaston who defected from the Conservatives was defeated, so a new chair will be needed for the Health Select Committee.
Read more: A Farewell to Politics? We’ll be lucky
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Published: Monday, 16 December 2019 07:35
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In May 2019, the General Dental Council published a consultation on its proposed strategy for 2020-2022. It has now published the results of this consultation. The strategy described the organisation’s vision, values and strategic aims, and provided high-level information on the expenditure plans to support the achievement of those aims over the period.
Read more: GDC publishes results of its consultation on future strategy
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Published: Wednesday, 11 December 2019 07:39
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Jo Dawson, dental nurse and determined member of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry is trying to change the policy of the Government-funded School Fruit and Vegetable Service (SFVS) which gives out dried raisins as a snack on the first day of each half term. Jo is a Dental Nurse and Oral Health Educator at Devonshire House in Cambridgeshire.
Read more: Dental nurse campaigns against giving dried raisins as a snack to young children
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Published: Wednesday, 11 December 2019 07:34
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The BDA has called for the next government to end competitive tendering across the NHS, after the latest fiasco saw a process for commissioning orthodontic services across parts of the West Midlands abandoned yesterday after over 6 months. The decade-long contracts are estimated to be worth over £65 million. BDA Chair Mick Armstrong said: "This fiasco shows why it’s time to end this race to the bottom in our NHS.”
Read more: BDA calls for end of competitive tendering
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Published: Tuesday, 10 December 2019 07:48
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The North South divide in England is turned on its head when it comes to children’s dentistry and attendance at an NHS dentist, says Dr Robin Mills, a specialist in paediatric dentistry and former BSPD President, who has used NHS Digital figures to produce a map, which shows that the children in the North of England are more likely to have seen an NHS dentist in the last year.
Read more: More children seen by dentists in North than South of England
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Published: Tuesday, 10 December 2019 07:47
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Two new members will join the BDA Principal Executive Committee for the 2020-22 triennium. They are Raj Majithia (London) and Laura Cross (Scotland). Re-elected were Alison Lockyer (East Midlands and Central), Victor Chan (South Eastern) and Tony Kilcoyne (UK-wide). They take office on January 1, 2020.
Read more: BDA announces result of PEC elections
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