It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…
Disposable vape ban ‘may not go far enough’, says dentist
Disposable vapes will be banned as part of the drive to protect children’s health, the government confirmed this week.
Recent figures show use among younger children is increasing, with 9% of 11 to 15-year-olds now using vapes.
We heard from dental professionals who told us what their thoughts are on the ban and why it ‘may not go far enough’.
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One quarter of adults have delayed dental care due to cost, study says
One third of adults said the cost of dental care had affected their choice of treatment, with a quarter having to delay treatment for this reason.
Remote GDC hearings – registrants ‘have the right to see accuser face-to-face’
The GDC’s proposal to default to remote hearings ‘could potentially compromise fairness’, according to an indemnity provider.
Around 50 days of productive time per employee lost to poor wellbeing in 2023, study says
A new study found that around 50 days of productive time per employee were lost to poor physical and mental wellbeing in 2023.
Hundreds of dentists call to save ‘crumbling’ dental service
More than 700 dentists in Northern Ireland have warned that action is needed to save Health Service dentistry from a ‘death spiral’.
Kevin Lewis – new year, same problems
It may be a time for contemplating the future, but Kevin Lewis suggests that we shouldn’t ignore the clues and problems from the past.
Why the GDC needs a better system with more compassion
Dr Nikki Choong explains why she is supporting the Saving Grace campaign and how regulation changes would improve dentistry.
Patient delighted with ‘age-defying’ composite edge-bonding transformation
Dr Manrina Rhode presents a case where she uses composite edge-bonding to restore function and aesthetics.
North of England Dentistry Show 2024 – speakers announced
The 2024 North of England Dentistry Show is taking place this March – find out who is speaking and the topics being discussed.
Dentistry Webinars
We are bringing you THREE webinars next week:
- Life beyond the NHS: Transition to private – Simon Reynolds, Deborah Litherland-Smith, Emma Wilks – Tuesday 6 February at 7pm
- Reignite your passion for dentistry – Shaam Shamsi – Wednesday 7 February at 7pm
- Revolutionising dentistry: the power of digital integration with iTero – Dr Monik Vasant – Thursday 8 February at 7pm.
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