How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 3 September 2022

Missed out on this week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days…

Will the cost of living crisis obliterate NHS dentistry?

The above is a question that’s on everyone’s minds at the moment. After a tough two years struggling through the challenges of the pandemic, it seems that NHS dentistry can’t catch a break.

Although it isn’t luck that will miraculously brighten its future but rather definitive and effective action from the government. With just days to go until the new Prime Minister is announced, whoever wins the Tory leadership contest will be under significant pressure to tackle the crisis head on.

In this article, Neel Kothari argues compares NHS dentistry to the final stages of the game Jenga – with the cost of living crisis having the potential to remove at least one of the blocks from the bottom row.

Four things that will change in dentistry this winter

With further energy price surges and a potential recession on the horizon, we explore the impact of the current and incoming economic challenges on the UK dental profession.

Growth lines in baby teeth track weight gain in adolescents

Growth lines in baby teeth indicate weight gain during early adolescence, researchers have discovered. Findings show there is a marker of our biological clock ‘imprinted inside the milk teeth’.

An update for the dental team from Sara Hurley

A new announcement from the chief dental officer for England, Sara Hurley, was released this week regarding asymptomatic testing for Covid-19 following new government guidance.

Weaning and teething – what parents need to know

Maria Papavergos explains how to better inform patients on the dos and don’ts when it comes to introducing foods to babies.

How to protect downtime in a busy practice

Dentistry is traditionally an intense and often isolating profession. Here’s how to protect downtime in a busy practice.

The Lab Expert – the technician salary crisis

Ashley Byrne discusses the salary crisis dental technicians are facing and how to encourage people into the profession.

Irish Dentistry Show – last chance to register!

The Irish Dentistry Show is taking place in Dublin tomorrow. There is still time to sign up and save your spot – register now!

Dentistry Webinars

We’ve got a great webinar lined up for you next week:

• Dan and Wayne in conversation – when clear aligners go wrong, with special guest Dr Sunil Hirani – Dr Dan Shaffer, Dr Wayne Hirschowitz and Dr Sunil Hirani – Tuesday 6 September at 7pm. 

Don’t forget, all of our past webinars are available On Demand!

Catch up with last week’s dental news here.

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