It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…
WHO considers regulation of AI in healthcare
Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are being rapidly deployed in healthcare without a full understanding of how they may perform, says the World Health Organization (WHO).
While it recognises the potential of AI in enhancing health outcomes, the WHO suggests AI systems are sometimes rapidly deployed without a full understanding of how they may perform.
As a result, this could either benefit or harm end users, including healthcare professionals and patients.
What are your thoughts on AI in dentistry and healthcare? Email [email protected].
NHS access issues in dentistry go beyond latest statistics, says BDA
Figures that suggest 70,000 patients sought dental care in emergency departments last year are just the ‘tip of the iceberg’, says BDA.
Make vapes prescription-only and limit to over-21s, says dentist
Nilesh Parmar explains why vapes are a good way to encourage heavy smokers to give up cigarettes – but need to be approached with caution.
Isle of Man faces issues hiring dentists, minister says
The Isle of Man is experiencing huge difficulties recruiting dentists, the health minister for the island has explained.
Black Dental Network: a collaborative initiative to inspire change
Introducing the Black Dental Network and its mission to improve representation for the Black dental community.
The problem of alcohol misuse in dentistry
Jade Campbell discusses the problem of alcohol misuse in dentistry and the benefits of taking part in Sober October.
Barriers to patient conversations around menopause
Zelda Williamson and Debbie Reed speak about the factors preventing productive conversations around menopause in the dental practice.
Diabetes drug could prevent gum disease, study finds
Metformin, a common drug used to manage type 2 diabetes, could be used to treat gum disease, a study has found.
Dentistry Live
Join us on Thursday 2 November at 7pm for his live broadcast on anterior aesthetic implants.
Dentistry Webinars
We have an incredible webinar line up next week:
- The journey of selling my dental practice – Peter Cummings and Stuart Garton – Tuesday 31 October 2023 at 7pm
- Anterior aesthetic implants with Andy Legg – Thursday 2 November.
You can also watch all webinars via our On Demand section.
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