It’s been an interesting week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…
What does the latest interest rate news mean for dentistry?
This week the Bank of England revealed that interest rates will be held at 5.25%. However it also suggested that cuts are likely in the future, perhaps as early as next month.
The Monetary Policy Committee voted seven to two in favour of keeping the rate the same. This is the sixth time in a row that the rate has remained at the 16-year high of 5.25%.
But what does this mean for dentistry? Dental finance specialists share how this will impact you as a dental professional.
What do dentists say? – patients contract HIV after receiving ‘vampire facials’
Dentists with a special interest in facial aesthetics have spoken out following the news that multiple patients contracted HIV after ‘vampire facial’ treatments.
‘Treated like a machine’ – experts call for miscarriage leave in dentistry
As dental professionals discuss their experiences of returning to work after miscarriage, the British Dental Association (BDA) has called for NHS miscarriage leave to be extended to dentistry.
Why everyone wins when you utilise dental therapists
Ibrahim Numan discusses how underutilised dental therapists are impacting the industry and how to use them to their full scope of practice.
Daily use of cigarettes is no longer reducing, researchers warn
A new study from Cancer Research UK suggests that the number of cigarettes smoked daily has stalled after reducing steadily until 2019.
How does vaping impact orthodontics?
Saba Qureshi explores the impact of vaping on oral health and tooth movement, and the advice dental professionals should be giving to vape users.
Has direct access proved effective?
Utilising dental therapists could combat access crisis, says think tank
A report exploring ways to combat the dental access crisis and cut costs in UK dentistry suggests that better utilising dental therapists could be the answer.
The South West Dentistry Show is back!
The South West Dentistry Show is returning to Bristol this June – find out what’s in store and how to register.
Dentistry Webinars
We’re bringing you a fantastic webinar next week:
Dentistry Live
Remember, all previous webinars are available on demand!
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