Can we trust social media?
2023-12-23
Miranda Steeples considers the importance of professional organisations in the era of social media. In today’s digital age, where information is just a click away
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The 2023 Oral Health Conference: ‘All in the same boat’
2023-11-18
Dentistry catches up with Rhiannon Jones to learn more about the highly anticipated 2023 BSDHT Oral Health Conference. Can you share with our readers what
Five tips to avoid legal trouble in practice
2023-09-27
Sarah Buxton, a BSDHT (British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy) partner, shares her top legal tips for dental hygienists and dental therapists. 1. Seek advice
How does the public perceive dentistry?
2023-07-17
Do you want to know more about public perception, views and experiences of dentistry? Miranda Steeples delves into the latest data published by the General
‘We’re not following a trend’ – trans inclusivity in dentistry
2022-06-04
Dental therapist Leon Bassi talks us through the importance of supporting the trans community and why this will make dentistry a better profession. Why did
Dental teams urged to identify signs of eating disorders amidst pandemic
2020-09-08
A dental organisation is calling on dental teams to spot signs of eating disorders over fears they could go undiagnosed. The British Society of Dental
‘Inadequately protected’: BDA calls for better PPE for workers fighting coronavirus
2020-04-08
The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling for a joined-up approach towards PPE in a collaborative bid to protect workers handling coronavirus. Banding together with
Fiona Ellwood accepts new appointments
2019-01-24
Patron and founder of the SBDN, Fiona Ellwood has been appointed vice chair of British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) and a trustee
BSDHT announces student award winner
2018-11-06
The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) has announced that Anna Seymour has won the National Student of the Year Award 2019, which was
Investment in dental health of diabetic patients could save NHS millions
2016-05-10
Treating diabetic patients with gum disease early could save millions in healthcare costs Treating the dental health of those suffering with diabetes early could save
NHS bursary cuts ‘deeply concerning’
2016-03-02
NHS bursary cuts could see a drop in DCP numbers, the BSDHT warns Proposed changes to NHS bursaries could see a drop in the number
Dental alert system launched across Europe
2016-02-03
A new Europe-wide dental alert system has been launched, which will warn regulators of any unsafe dental professionals The European Alert Mechanism has been launched