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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 23 September 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Uchenna Okoye:…
Dentistry
BDA criticises ‘disproportionate’ disability and autism guidance
The British Dental Association (BDA) has ‘objected to several of the points made’ in the recently updated guidance for disability…
Dentistry
Sensory-adapted dental rooms reduce stress among children with autism
Sensory adapted dental clinic environments create less distressing oral care experiences for children with autism. This is according to new…
Dentistry
Autism – a short reminder for young GDPs
Clare Hutchison provides a succinct reminder of autism with tips on how to deal with autistic patients in the surgery.…
Young Dentist
Instagram takeover – Natalie Bradley on autism awareness
Natalie Bradley is taking over Dentistry’s Instagram account this week for autism awareness, here we find out what she has…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Complaint made to…
Dentistry
Life in dentistry with autism
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others, according to the…
Dentistry
BSPD publishes advice for parents of children with autism
A new guide has been published by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) in support of parents of children…
Oral health
Dental storybooks a useful tool for children with autism
The Oral Health Foundation is calling for greater use of dental storybooks to help children with autism achieve better oral…
Oral health