BDJ Team

01/10/2025

Why the future of oral health depends on us all

As the Oral Health Summit 2025 approaches [next month!], Nicola West and Rhiannon Jones, Presidents of BSP and BSDHT respectively, call for collective action to tackle the urgent issues facing oral health, from health inequalities and disease burden to prevention, education and policy change.

In the themed issue of BDJ Team which was published in September: http://bit.ly/3IRn9UP

30/09/2025

DID YOU KNOW BDJ Team publishes two themed issues every year?

As themed issues began in 2020, that means there are now 12 themed issues in the collection, on an exciting range of topics including DENTAL NURSES, MOUTH CANCER and INFECTION CONTROL.

Just visit https://www.nature.com/bdjteam/themedissues

30/09/2025

EBD Spotlight: Smoking cessation oral health outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes and periodontal disease

Manas Dave examines topics covered in our sister journal Evidence-Based Dentistry.

In the September issue of BDJ Team:

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29/09/2025

‘Everybody's gums bleed.' Taking patient beliefs into account in periodontal care

'What kinds of beliefs or misconceptions do patients often have about periodontal disease and its treatment?
>That nothing can be done so what's the point?
>That it will be cured - like a filling or an extraction
>That it's "their fault" and "shameful"
>That everybody's gums bleed
>That it is a normal part of ageing.'

During their session at this November's Oral Health Summit in Edinburgh, Shauna Culshaw (pictured, left) and Louise O'Dowd will be sharing patients' perspectives on their journey with periodontal disease.

In the September issue of BDJ Team: http://bit.ly/46qu5Bk

26/09/2025

Oral health inequalities: policy into action

Dr Rachael England, dental hygienist and newly appointed Head of Policy and Advocacy at the Oral Health Foundation, explores how well-considered policy shifts, evidence-based strategies and empowered professional leadership can finally turn the tide on persistent oral health inequities.

In the Oral Health Summit themed issue of BDJ Team this month: http://bit.ly/3IwMlzW

25/09/2025

Nominate your favourite charity for a donation!

In 2024 insurance brokers Lloyd & Whyte launched a charitable initiative as part of their connection with The Benefact Group and their Movement for Good Awards. After the success of last year's campaign, the Benefact Movement for Good Awards have another £10,000 available this autumn to donate to charitable causes. Find out more in BDJ Team: http://bit.ly/46yR3VG

25/09/2025

Lifestyle matters: holistic oral health for patients and practitioners

What do yoga, diet and the oral microbiome have in common? Maria Papavergos unpacks the lifestyle connections that matter for both patients and dental professionals.

Maria Papavergos is speaking at the Oral Health Summit in Edinburgh on Friday 28 November between 9.45 am and 10.25 am on ‘Lifestyle matters - lifestyle, diet and probiotics as lifestyle factors that impact oral health and overall health for both patient and dental professional'.

Find out more in BDJ Team this month: http://bit.ly/3VCTfGG

24/09/2025

O'Hehir University launches new journal for dental hygienists and therapists

Latest news in BDJ Team: http://bit.ly/47Yz6SN

Bravo to Linda Douglas (pictured), the Editor, who has written for BDJ Team a number of times in the past!

24/09/2025

Optimising energy and wellbeing in dentistry

Victoria Wilson explores how oral healthcare professionals can protect their energy, strengthen resilience, and reclaim joy in practice by integrating simple wellbeing strategies into their daily routine.

Victoria will be leading the ‘Reflect & Recharge workshop' at 9.45 am on the Saturday at this year's Oral Health Summit 2025 in November in Edinburgh.

Read the article and find out more in BDJ Team: http://bit.ly/4nHPonz

23/09/2025

SBDN supports dental charities through action and advocacy

Pictured: Cheryl Goodenough after completing a 100 km run for charity

Read all about it in the latest issue of BDJ Team: http://bit.ly/3VxLl1j

23/09/2025

Therapy-led practice: lessons from the front line

'Over the past few years, I've had the privilege of helping practices across the UK transition to a more therapy-led model, and seen the transformation it brings to patient outcomes, practice efficiency and professional fulfilment. It doesn't happen overnight though, and there have been many lessons along the way.'

In BDJ Team this month, Cat Edney (pictured) investigates what therapy-led practice really looks like in action and the lessons every oral healthcare team can learn.

Cat will be running two workshops at the Oral Health Summit this November. Find out more in BDJ Team: http://bit.ly/4nQEbkZ

22/09/2025

A profession where dignity, respect and equity are the reality

In her BADN Presidential column this month, Preetee Hylton addresses the issue of bullying within healthcare, with reference to a recent employment tribunal for a dental nurse that was publicised in the press.

Preetee draws on her own experiences and highlights BADN's call to action on bullying and working conditions.

This month in BDJ Team: http://go.nature.com/4gzNQcU