Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem – here’s what happened over the past seven days…
NHS dentistry at breaking point, BBC study reveals
A comprehensive investigation by the BBC has revealed that nine out of 10 NHS dental practices are unable to accept new adult patients. In addition, eight in 10 NHS practices are not taking on new children for treatment.
We’re sugared out
With increasing levels of sugar found in all our food, it’s time we took a stand. Here we launch our Sugared Out campaign. Make sure you get involved and sign our petition and we will aim to speak to an MP about the huge amount of sugar found in food.
GDC delays have a human cost, the DDU shows
After a review into fitness to practise processes, the DDU has urged the GDC to improve its delays. The PSA review found that the regulator has made insufficient progress in improving the speed of its fitness to practise processes.
GDC publishes ethnicity data for the first time
A disproportionately high number of GDC concerns were raised against Asian or Asian-British dentists in 2021, a new GDC report says. The GDC has published its 2021 annual statistics, using equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) data.
How rising interest rates will affect dentists
This week we heard the Bank of England announce we’re heading towards a recession. With sky-high interest rates, Maaz Sadiq breaks down what it all means for dentistry and how it will impact practices.
GDC consultation: plans over the next three years
In his first dental media appearance, we speak to Lord Toby Harris, chair of the General Dental Council, about the latest dental regulator’s consultation focusing on its strategic plan for the next three years.
Dentistry Webinars
It’s a heat wave! Make sure you keep safe and stay out of the sun! Whilst you’re inside, why not try watching Dentistry Webinars. It’s free to watch – sign up with just a click. But if you’re too busy and miss the live date, don’t worry! They’re all available On Demand.
It’s a great opportunity to update your CPD and hear from leading speakers in your own time.
Below is the exciting webinar we lined up last week. Take a look and make sure you sign up with the simple click of a button…
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