It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…
Only 15% dental practices are fully NHS, data shows
Only 15% of dental practices are fully NHS, according to new statistics, while three in five dentists work 30 hours or less each week.
This is according to new GDC data that looked into the working patterns of dentists.
In addition, 19% said they provided only private care, with no NHS, and a further 14% said they predominantly provided private care (over 75% of their time).
Around one quarter (27%) said they are predominantly NHS.
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Four million people off work with dental illnesses
One in 10 adults in England have missed at least two weeks of work in the past three years due to oral health concerns.
‘A slap in the face’ – NHS dental charges to increase
The announcement that NHS dental charges will increase from April 2024 has met with criticism from the dental profession.
Dentistry pays tribute to Dr Stephen Jacobs
Dr Stephen Jacobs, a pioneer of the UK’s implant dentistry community, has passed away, with the profession paying tribute this week.
Can we recover from the dental recovery plan?
It may well be true that the best things in life are worth waiting for… but the dental recovery plan is not one of them, says Kevin Lewis.
Dental practice Accelerator: the hurdles
The Dental Practice Accelerator programme is full steam ahead for winner Hannan Saleem – but what challenges lie ahead?
Thousands of armed forces troops suffering from ‘debilitating’ dental disease
More than 27,000 troops across the British army, navy and air force need urgent dental treatment for rotten teeth or gum disease.
Celebrating National False Teeth Day
Celebrating National False Teeth Day, we heard from dental technicians and lab owners from around the UK.
The 2024 North of England Dentistry Show – ‘one of the best’
‘One of the best’ – the 2024 North of England Dentistry took place last weekend. Find out what the attendees thought!
Dentistry Webinars
Here’s next week’s webinars for you:
- Educate yourself to success: the gateway to private dentistry – Ahmad Nounu – Tuesday 19 March at 7pm
- Immediate versus delayed implants – the decision making tree – Imi Nasser – Wednesday 20 March at 7pm.
Remember, all previous webinars are available on demand!
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