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Dental system reform focus group – expression of interest NHS England and NHS Improvement as part of their work for the next stage of dental system reform are seeking the views of the dental profession and commissioners. Our ambition is to engage with all disciplines within the team and have representation that reflects the diverse

Avoidance of doubt: Provision of phased Treatments 8 July 2021 Equalities and health inequalities statementPromoting equality and addressing health inequalities are at the heart of NHS England andNHS Improvement’s values. Throughout the development of the policies and processes citedin this document, we have:• Given due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment andvictimisation, to

The Society are providing 1hr free ECPD – Lunch & Learn in collaboration with Remploy. Mental Health for far to long has not been a key priority and especially not for the whole of the dental team. Remploy Dept of Work & Social Care are presenting from an employment perspective and are well worth an

SBDN support the work of FDI in bringing this work to fruition: follow the link below to view the 3 goals in full: https://t.co/E2uoI613IH?amp=1 Policy and influencing legislation to provide oral care for refugees Increasing access to tertiary care Support preventative and therapeutic interventions FDI have launched the ‘Promoting Oral Health for Refugees: Advocacy Guide

Dr Charlotte Waite introduces the collaborative work bringing Makaton to the dental setting. President Fiona Ellwood said ‘being able to sign is important’, the GDC make it clear in the Standards for dental professionals that we must communicate effectively with patients … and take their communication needs into account’. A number of dental professionals do

Here you will find the results of a rapid evidence assessment, of work published since 2006, to better understand the extent to which dental professionals experience mental health problems and the conditions that contribute to mental and emotional distress. The work provides a comprehensive review of evidence on the mental health and wellbeing of dental

The Society of British Dental Nurses congratulate those awarded recently awarded Fellowships by the FGDP (Uk) https://www.fgdp.org.uk/news/fgdpuk-fellowship-awards-2 The Faculty has conferred Fellowships on fifteen individuals in recognition of their exceptional professional achievements.  FGDP(UK) Fellowship marks out a dentist’s ongoing commitment to professional development and reflective practice, diligence in upholding the highest standards of clinical care, and distinction

A Professional Wide Commitment SBDN are delighted to see this document published (May 2021) as a result of the enormous piece of work from the Chair Nishma Sharma and the Strategic Oversight Group. The Society are pleased to have been given an opportunity to contribute to the work and present at one of the meetings.