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A note from our President…

A note from our President…

31.08.2021

Although things always slow a little during the summer, we have been continuing over the last month to work on future events, resources and collaborations in line with the aims of the Society.

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Editor’s Picks: Smoking surge in young during Covid lockdown

Editor’s Picks: Smoking surge in young during Covid lockdown

31.08.2021

Honorary Editor, Dr Alex Pollard, wishes to bring to your attention a recent study which found that England saw a rise in young adults taking up smoking during the first lockdown.

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Prescription of Systemic Antibiotics by Periodontists a Multi-National Survey

Prescription of Systemic Antibiotics by Periodontists a Multi-National Survey

24.08.2021

The University of western Australia invites our specialist members to participate in a multi-national survey investigating the prescription of systemic antibiotics by periodontal specialists.

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Human Tissue Authority

Human Tissue Authority

24.08.2021

Human Tissue Authority In June, we advised members of important regulatory changes regarding the import/export of human tissues and cells between Great Britain and the European Economic Area.

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NICE guideline on type 2 diabetes in adults: management

NICE guideline on type 2 diabetes in adults: management

24.08.2021

NICE have released news of an upcoming review of management of type 2 diabetes in adults, and we're pleased to see that periodontal disease has finally been listed and recognised as a complication.

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NHS dentistry and oral health bulletin: staff isolation

NHS dentistry and oral health bulletin: staff isolation

18.08.2021

An NHS dentistry and oral health bulletin published today includes important information on staff isolation requirements, together with guidance on support to asylum seekers and refugees.

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NHS dentistry and oral health bulletin: change to IPC guidance

NHS dentistry and oral health bulletin: change to IPC guidance

11.08.2021

Sara Hurley has issued a new update to the NHS dental profession today on a small change to IPC guidance.

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Latest updates from the GDC - August 2021

Latest updates from the GDC - August 2021

05.08.2021

The General Dental Council update for August 2021 includes a round up of all the latest news and information.

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Latest NHS dentistry and oral health update: Welcoming Amanda Pritchard as NHS Chief Executive

Latest NHS dentistry and oral health update: Welcoming Amanda Pritchard as NHS Chief Executive

29.07.2021

Sara Hurley has issued a bulletin to the profession today, welcoming Amanda to her post, along with other pieces of news for NHS dental professionals.

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