How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 14 October 2023

It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…

The Dentistry Awards 2023 finalists

FMC is pleased to announce the full list of finalists for the 2023 Dentistry Awards – have a look to see if you made it.

The 2023 Dentistry Awards is returning to The Athena in Leicester on Friday 17 November.

Also known as dentistry’s biggest party, the ceremony has become a well-respected occasion, recognising excellence in dentistry across the whole of the UK.

Congratulations to all who have been listed as finalists. We look forward to celebrating with you all!

‘We will not forgive or forget’ – Shadow Health Secretary criticises vape industry

'We will not forgive or forget' – shadow health secretary criticises vape industry

Labour would ban the marketing, promotion and the sale of vapes to children, the shadow health secretary has said.

Flavours and descriptions of vapes could be restricted

Government launches consultation into youth vaping

The government has launched a public consultation on youth vaping in an attempt to clamp down on the promotion of e-cigarettes to children.

Tesco to cover VAT on its kids’ toothbrushes and toothpastes

Tesco to cover VAT on kids’ toothbrushes and toothpastes

Tesco has cut the price of children’s toothbrushes and toothpastes by 20% in a move to help fight tooth decay across the UK.

Why we need action on blue on blue GDC referrals

Neel Kothari discusses the implications of blue on blue GDC referrals and how the very nature of dentistry and its complex regulations can foster them. 

Neel Kothari discusses the implications of blue on blue GDC referrals and how the very nature of dentistry can foster them.

Government takes action to promote alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks

The UK population could be encouraged to buy alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks under a new government proposal.

The UK population could be encouraged to buy alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks under a new government proposal.

Becoming a carbon neutral dental laboratory

Sowing the seeds of sustainable labs: Philip Wears talks about the steps he took to turn Mango Dental Technologies into a carbon neutral lab.

Sowing the seeds of sustainable labs: Philip Wears talks about how he turned Mango Dental Technologies carbon neutral.

Adapting to menopause in the dental practice

BADN menopause policy

 

Pam Swain explains the impact of menopause on dentistry and how employers can help this Menopause Awareness Month.

StyleItaliano espresso – hands-on at home with Dr Walter Devoto

Dentistry presents a hands-on webinar with Dr Walter Devoto for the special introductory price of £99, a saving of £200!

Dentistry WebinarsJoin Thomas Dickson and Mike Hesketh on Thursday 19 October as they discuss taking a practice from £800,000 to £2 million in 18 months.

We have a fantastic webinar for you next week:

You can also watch all webinars via our On Demand section.

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