It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…
Dental nurse removed from register after missing CPD deadline by two hours
We have launched Saving Grace, a campaign calling for fairer regulation to reduce the number of unnecessary removals from the GDC register.
Showing her support, one dentist opens up about the impact the current regulation has had on three members of her team – including the removal of one senior staff member for missing the CPD deadline by two hours. You can read more here.
Please join us in advocating for this crucial reform by signing our Saving Grace petition today: www.bit.ly/saving-grace-dentistry.
Want to get involved in the campaign? Email [email protected].
Why we need to talk about men’s mental health in dentistry
Nilesh Parmar explains why men’s mental health is such a crucial conversation to have in the high-pressured world of dentistry.
The 2023 Dental Industry Awards – the winners
Last week, the dental industry came together to celebrate at the prestigious Dental Industry Awards – have a look at the full list of winners and highly commended.
New Zealand to scrap smoking ban – while UK remains ‘committed’
New Zealand’s new government plans to scrap the nation’s smoking ban to help fund tax cuts – while Rishi Sunak remains ‘committed’.
Dental consultants to speak out on pay deal
The BDA said it will push to hold a referendum on government pledges to change consultant pay scales and the pay review process.
New dental implant technology developed by researchers
‘Game-changing’ dental implant technology using ultraviolet (UV) light has been developed following a decade of research.
One third of oral health professionals offer preventative advice to patients, study says
Around one third (34%) of oral health professionals always offer preventative care advice to patients, according to new research.
Educating patients about mouth cancer
Nigel Carter highlights the role of patient education in mouth cancer prevention through the Oral Health Foundation’s latest research.
Dentistry Cribs – Woodborough House Dental Practice
In this episode of Dentistry Cribs, we visit Woodborough House Dental Practice – a practice fully immersed in digital dentistry.
Dentistry Webinars
As December rolls in, we’re bringing you an exciting new webinar:
Remember, you can watch all webinars via our On Demand section.
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