Catch up with this week’s dental news – 9 March 2024

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

Almost one in five dental or medical staff experience unwanted sexual behaviour

Almost one in five dental or medical staff experience unwanted sexual behaviour

Frontline NHS staff, including dentists, are facing record levels of discrimination and unwanted sexual behaviour from the public, according to a new survey.

For the first time ever, NHS staff were asked if they had experienced sexual harassment while at work. 

The results show just under 9% of 675,000 NHS workers suffered sexual harassment from patients, patients’ relatives or other members of the public in 2023.

In addition, 18% of medical and dental staff in training have been the target of unwanted sexual behaviour in the NHS.

March Budget 2024 – what does it mean for dentistry?

This week, chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the budget for 2024 – here’s everything that dental professionals need to know.

GDC announces new rules for overseas registration

GDC announces new rules for overseas registration

From 9 March, new rules for the registration of internationally-qualified dentists and dental professionals will come into force.

Pipes, shisha and cigars on the rise in UK

Pipes, shisha and cigars on the rise in UK

The UK has seen an increase in the number of people who smoke non-cigarette tobacco, prompting cancer fears among health experts.

Refugee dentists call on government to let them help the NHS

Refugee dentists call on government to let them help the NHS

Refugees in the UK are calling on authorities to allow them to help the NHS in the face of dental access issues.

The power of ‘take 10’ breaks

Lucie Simic discusses how a weekly break can improve productivity and empower women – without compromising practice profits.

A week in the life of a dental businesswoman

Anushika Brogan reveals what her weekly routine looks like and why she always carves out time for family, friends and herself.

Clinical dental technicians call for scope of practice review

The Clinical Dental Technicians Association UK (CDTA UK) is calling for an expansion to the scope of practice of clinical dental technicians.

The North of England Dentistry Show is today – sign up now!

The 2024 North of England Dentistry Show comes to Manchester today! Don’t miss out – you can sign up now for free.

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