The Society have contributed to the amazing Mental Health Wellness in Dentistry work. This work is co-Chaired by Roz McMullan and Fiona Ellwood and has been co-designed with representation of the all of the professional groups: Society of British Dental Nurses, Orthodontic Technicians Association, British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy, British Association of Dental […]
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There has been a minor change to dentistry’s infection prevention control guidance – post AGP down time (fallow time) is not considered necessary for successive appointments between members of the same household. For further information please click the following link http://createsend.com/t/d-9E73D7FC0811E05A2540EF23F30FEDED
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SBDN are very proud to be asked to support the DSA Alumni. Dental Surgery Assistants (DSA)were for many years the only qualified dental professionals working chairside assisting clinicians. With the decisions to officially change the name from DSA to dental nurse a moment in time and our history was made. From 1994 the title of
‘There is no Place Like Dentistry’ This is a Face-Face meeting in November 2021 and will be in Birmingham. As always there is a fantastic line-up of speakers covering a broad range of topics: Oral Cancer, Mini Mouthcare Maters, Complaint Handling, Radiography Safety, Legionella, ethical sales, GDC, Successful Fluoride varnish programmes. Future focused the Society
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Sponsored post Your chance to win an NSK iClave Plus autoclave worth over £5500! NSK UK is delighted to be joining forces with Aura Infection Control Ltd. for the Aura Infection Prevention & Control Team of 2021 Awards. NSK firmly believes that raising the standards of infection control, and in particular handpiece re-processing, is vital
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SBDN are sad to hear of the passing of Dame Margaret Seward – a great steward of Dental Nursing in her time and a stalwart to the whole profession. Deepest sympathies go to her family. President Fiona Ellwood – recalls many a meeting where Dame Margaret was in attendance, especially the BDA historian meetings. Fiona
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Your chance to WIN one of three £100 high street vouchers! (Sponsored post) Decontamination processes within UK dental practices have come under close scrutiny as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic and dental nurses have been at the forefront of keeping both patients and dental teams safe from any risk of infection and cross-contamination. However,
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Ruth MayChief Nursing Officer, EnglandProfessor Stephen PowisNational Medical DirectorPrerana IssarChief People Officer for the NHS Have published a notice advising that NHS Staff who are fully vaccinated (post 14 days of the second dose) may be brought back to work ahead of the isolation period – depending on local risk assessments and the implementation of
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Whilst there is a strong move to ‘open up’ the dental profession ask all to follow current NHS/IPC guidelines. Teams face difficulties and therefore it is important that it is made clear what is expected. OCOD England published an update on Friday making clear the pre existing guidance relating to the wearing of face masks
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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
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