BDJ Team

06/08/2025

'I feel that patients open up more to a dental nurse than a dentist - most patients are scared or nervous and so many do not feel comfortable admitting they need help. I have a passion for oral health support - I love talking all things teeth and gums. I love the phrase "prevention is better than cure" and have always used this as my mantra.'

Shay Raven is a Registered Dental Nurse and an oral health educator in the West Midlands. In this interview in BDJ Team, Shay tells us about her career journey so far.

Shay (right) is pictured with colleague Pete at their dental practice.

https://bit.ly/3Ug2wnn

05/08/2025

NEW BDJ Team collection published

The Oral health education and promotion website collection showcases BDJ Team's themed issue on Oral Health Education & Promotion, published in July 2025, along with other relevant content from past issues.

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This collection showcases BDJ Team's themed issue on Oral Health Education & Promotion, published in July 2025, along with other relevant content from past ...

04/08/2025

Reaching further with oral health education

A BDJ Team

Harry Morris from EMS UK explores how forward-thinking oral healthcare teams are turning everyday care into meaningful education, and why this shift matters more than ever, in the latest issue of BDJ Team: https://bit.ly/46HsOXe

04/08/2025

‘I've found a real sense of purpose in this work'

Rebekah Martin, a dental nurse and Oral Health Education Representative for BADN, describes the importance of educating children about oral health early in their lives, and her activities visiting local schools and nurseries, in BDJ Team.

http://bit.ly/3UclKu3

31/07/2025

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31/07/2025

Sheryll John-Vidot 'had a dream to become an oral health promoter' and with the help of the British Dental Association, this dream came true!

Read Sheryll's story in BDJ Team's special issue: http://bit.ly/46v4tUm

To find out more about the BDA's qualification in OHE, visit https://www.bda.org/learning/courses-for-dcps

31/07/2025

By students, for students: Oral health initiatives at the University of Liverpool

Karun Saini, Amir Mukhtar, Charlotte Dobbs, Posey Jolly, Joanne Bowles and Adejumoke Adeyemi describe how students from the School of Dentistry in Liverpool have led outreach programmes to engage with the student population on oral health.

In the July issue of BDJ Team: http://bit.ly/45d12PY

30/07/2025

Protecting the smiles of our Armed Forces

Angela Streeting is a dental nurse and oral health educator working for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in Gibraltar, running monthly oral health campaigns for service personnel and their families.

Read about Angela's work in the July issue of BDJ Team: http://bit.ly/4oe8jYm

29/07/2025

‘Oral hygiene education should not be approached in isolation'

By linking oral health education to broader lifestyle choices, we can help individuals recognise the impact of their everyday decisions on their oral and overall well-being, says Siobhán Kelleher.

In the July issue of BDJ Team: https://bit.ly/45oRC4W

29/07/2025

'Involving parents and guardians is essential to reinforce positive behaviour change at home'

Sakina Syed, a dental hygienist and dental therapist, writer and researcher, describes her involvement with the delivery of an oral health webinar aimed at the parents and carers of young children.

In the July themed issue of BDJ Team: http://bit.ly/4ocj25z

28/07/2025

50 years in community dentistry

‘There was no aspirating when the therapist was using the drill - she just used a saliva ejector and I sat knitting until she was ready for the sedanol and amalgam! It wasn't just me who did this; all the nurses did and also read books!' ~ Jane Walker

In the July issue, BDJ Team meets Jane Walker who has dedicated her 50-year career to community dentistry. As Jane prepares to retire, she reflects on five decades of evolution, challenge, and service in community dentistry.

http://bit.ly/4meIci2

28/07/2025

Community Dental Services CIC: Championing Oral Health Across Communities

'CDS nurse-led clinics offer tailored oral hygiene and brushing instructions, diet diary analysis, tooth-friendly dietary advice, and oral health education is provided as well as supporting parents and carers of those who require assistance with oral hygiene needs.'

In the OHE themed issue of BDJ Team this month:

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