It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…
Additional powers for dental hygienists and therapists – what do dentists think?
Last week, the government announced plans for dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer certain types of medicines without sign off from a dentist.
The move will streamline processes within dental practices, improve patient experiences and relieve NHS dental access issues, the government has said.
But what do dentists think? Find out here!
MP hopes latest plan will improve dental access
Following the announcement that dental hygienists and dental therapists will be granted new powers, the government shares the rationale behind this decision and the impact it hopes it will have.
Ukrainian refugees returning home for dental treatment
A mother from Ukraine has said she will return to the country in order to get dental treatment due to access troubles in the UK.
Antibiotics before dental treatment could save lives, research shows
Up to 78 lives per year could be saved if dentists could administer antibiotics to vulnerable patients with heart conditions before dental treatment, research shows.
Vaping could increase heart failure by 19%, study says
New research investigates the link between vaping and heart failure, with one in five participants who vaped going on to develop the condition.
Becoming president of the Dental Laboratories Association
Ian Cumberland discusses the obstacles the dental technology industry is facing and what he hopes to tackle as Dental Laboratories Association president.
How does smiling impact professional opportunities?
Brittany Pittham explores the power of smiling in the workplace and how dental professionals can navigate the demands of modern work environments.
How can dental waste management be more sustainable? Part two
Decon Pete discusses more simple changes dental practices can make to waste management to be more sustainable.
Dentistry Awards 2024 – advice and tips from one of its judges
Ever wondered how to make your practice stand out when applying for an award? Events director Leanna Ellis talks to Ben Atkins, one of the long-standing Dentistry Awards judges and a previous entrant, about what makes a great entry.
Dentistry Webinars
We’re bringing you three fantastic webinars next week:
- Infection control update – Bilkis Hussain – Tuesday 9 April at 7pm
- The Big Three – clinical complexity made simple – Dr Ryan Molis – Wednesday 10 April at 7pm
- Water, biofilm and dental unit water lines: Manage, monitor and maintain – Jenny Nixon – Wednesday 11 April at 7pm.
Remember, all previous webinars are available on demand!
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