It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…
MPs vote in favour of UK smoking ban
The House of Commons has voted in favour of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s smoking ban by 383 votes to 67.
The vote took place this week following the second reading of the tobacco and vapes bill, where MPs debated the potentialefficacy of the smoking ban.
Those that voted against the bill include 57 of Sunak’s Conservative MPs.
This comes after several politicians have spoken out against the proposed ban, including former Prime Minister Boris Johnson who called it ‘absolutely nuts’.
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Introducing National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day
Dentistry is delighted to announce National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day – a brand new national day dedicated to celebrating their invaluable contributions.
Government U-turns on plan to cut mental health services for hospital dentists
The government has announced a U-turn on its decision to cut mental health staff treatment service for NHS hospital dentists and doctors, sparking reaction.
Smoking ban proposal dubbed ‘absolutely nuts’
In the run up to the smoking ban vote, several experts and politicians have shared their views on its potential efficacy.
Which university ranked highest for dentistry in 2024?
The Times has released its annual ranking of university courses by subject – find out which universities ranked highest for dentistry in 2024.
Cancer patients will see ‘few benefits’ of free dentistry, says BDA
As MPs debate whether to extend free NHS dentistry to cancer patients, experts have expressed concern that those already eligible are not receiving care.
UK gender pay gap smallest since reporting began in 2017
While four in five companies are still paying women less than men, the median pay gap was the lowest in 2023 since reporting became mandatory.
War zones linked to decreased dental caries, study says
A new study exploring the impact of war on oral health among children and adults found a decrease in dental caries in more war-prone areas.
Is your clinical dentistry award-worthy? Enter now!
Entry is now open for the Clinical Dentistry Awards 2024 – find out more about the categories and how you can enter to win.
Dentistry Webinars
Here are the webinars we are bringing you next week:
- Medical history in patients with fibromyalgia –Professor Stjohn Crean – Tuesday 23 April at 7pm
- SMOP smart licence – the no commitment introduction to using SMOP – Emma Downing – Wednesday 24 April at 7pm
- Why we have AI in our practice – and how it’s helping our practices and patients grow – Kunal Rai, Amanda Bassey-Duke, Harbinder Dewgun and Robiha Nazir – Thursday 25 April at 7pm.
Remember, all previous webinars are available on demand!
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