The importance of the issue of natural rubber latex (NRL) allergy has been in the headlines recently as significant compensation was awarded to a nurse in Wales who suffered severe allergic reactions to latex gloves. The Faculty of GDPs (UK) have just launched the latest in their Good Practice Guidelines series called Guidance for the management of natural rubber latex allergy in dental patients and dental healthcare workers. The FGDP consider this latest publication to be essential reading for all primary dental care workers, providing practical, evidence-based tips and detailing the importance of setting up and maintaining policies for the prevention and management of NRL allergy. To find out more call 020 7869 6754.