It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…
MPs demand ‘fundamental reform’ of NHS dentistry in new report
Members of Parliament today called for ‘rapid and timely action’ as they lay out their concerns over the future of NHS dentistry services in a new report.
Released yesterday, the Health and Social Care Committee unveiled its ninth report into dentistry of the 2022-23 period.
It stated: ‘It is frustrating to have to return to recommendations made by our predecessor Committee fifteen years ago that still haven’t been implemented. Rarely has an inquiry been more necessary.’
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Profession slams 6% pay uplift for dentists
A 6% uplift on dentists’ pay has been accepted by the government amidst conversations over the future of NHS dentistry.
‘Just a short-term sticking plaster’ – the profession reacts to the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan
We hear from figures in dentistry who share their thoughts on the details of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.
Parents ‘significantly impact’ children’s development of oral habits
Parents can significantly impact the healthy oral habits for their children by modelling healthy behaviours, says a new study.
Liver cancer deaths ‘soaring’ due to alcohol and obesity
Following a 40% rise in deaths caused by liver cancer in a decade, a leading health charity has called for urgent action.
Meta’s Threads: the dentist’s guide to leveraging the latest social media platform
Emma Petty answers the most common questions about Meta’s Threads and explores how dentists can incorporate it.
Calling all technicians and lab owners: award entries are open!
Matt Everatt talks about this year’s award opportunities for the laboratory community – and why you should enter!
Dentistry Webinars
We have a whole variety of webinars available in our On Demand section– don’t forget to check them out.
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