It’s been an interesting week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…
Compulsory NHS tie-in for new dentists under consideration
Launched yesterday, the eight-week consultation will ask whether dentists should commit to delivering a minimum amount of NHS care or have to repay some of the training costs that are subsidised by the government.
Health and social care secretary Victoria Atkins said it is ‘only right’ that dental graduate commit some time to the NHS as taxpayers make a ‘significant investment’.
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Inflation drops to 2.3% – what does this mean for dentistry?
Inflation has dropped to 2.3%, a smaller decrease than the 2.1% predicted by economists – how will this affect dentistry?
Increased private care could lead to ‘inequalities’, says report
There has been a ‘relentless drift to the private sector’ within UK healthcare and dentistry, according to a new report by the Nuffield Trust.
Increase in type 2 diabetes among UK under 40s
New research reveals a 40% rise in type 2 diabetes diagnoses in younger people, sparking calls for political parties to take action.
Does the profession support £20,000 NHS ‘golden hellos’?
The government is offering £20,000 ‘golden hellos’ to dentists willing to relocate to underserved areas – dental professionals share their thoughts.
Locum dental nursing: the pros and cons
This month, Gemma Forsythe talks to dental nurse Yakini Lateefah to find out the pros and cons of locum dental nursing.
‘Maybe I was never meant to be accepted into dentistry’: how imposter syndrome can impact your studies
Dental student Maya Abdulrazak explains how she has been impacted by imposter syndrome and her top tips for overcoming it.
NHS trusts say cost of living crisis has worsened public health
Almost all NHS trusts in England said the health of the public has worsened in their area due to rising costs, according to new research.
South West Dentistry Show – meet our star line-up
There is not long to go until the 2024 South West Dentistry Show! Find out which stars will be lining the stage here…
Dentistry Webinars
As always, here’s our list of next week’s webinars:
- The composite maintenance masterclass for dental therapists: grow your skills and diary – Laura Bailey – Tuesday 28 May at 7pm
- How to validate dental decontamination equipment – 2024 legal regulations – Laura Edgar – Wednesday 29 May at 7pm
- The secrets to building your one million pound plus private practice – Dr Sandeep Kumar – Thursday 30 May at 7pm.
Remember, all previous webinars are available on demand!
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