It’s been an interesting week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…
Dentistry Top 50 2024

Introducing the Dentistry Top 50 2024 – meet Dentistry‘s list of 50 trailblazers shaping the dental profession in 2024.
Who are the game changers in dentistry today? Where are the trailblazers, the visionaries – and the unsung heroes? Where does the real influence lie within the dental profession?
The Dentistry Top 50 2024 is here to answer these questions for another year.
You can find out who made the list here.
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General election 2024: dental professionals call for wellbeing support in manifestos

A survey found that 96% of respondents wanted political parties to include plans for health and wellbeing support for the dental workforce in their manifestos.
How to be considerate towards transgender and non-binary patients

This Pride Month, Ben Marriott shares ten tips for ensuring your dental practice is inclusive and considerate of transgender and non-binary patients.
Inflation drops but interest rates held – what does this mean for dental professionals?

This week we saw inflation drop to 2% for the first time in almost three years and interest rates were held – but what does this mean for the finances of dental professionals over the next few months?
Majority of early career dentists view GDC negatively

The majority of dental nurses hold positive views of the GDC, new statistics into early career professionals have revealed – while most dentists view the regulator negatively.
Dental Leadership Network event – ‘we have a lot more work to do’, says GDC

From the impact of social media to that of GDC regulation, the wellbeing focus of the latest Dental Leadership Network was well and truly examined, writes Gaby Bissett.
Gum disease linked to stroke in young adults, study finds

Periodontitis has been identified as a risk factor for unexplained stroke in young adults, according to researchers, who called for further studies into the link between the two.
‘A voyage of self-discovery’: dentistry and studying abroad

After studying dentistry in Spain, Anmol Gill reveals her top tips for attending university abroad.
The MHRA – how does it affect me in practice?

Are you compliant with the MHRA’s registration requirements? Pat Langley uncovers what you need to know.
Dentistry Webinars

We’re bringing you three fantastic webinars next week:
- Expanding entrepreneurial freedom – unleashing the power 10 – Rebecca Scoular – Tuesday 25 June at 7pm
- How to plan ortho restorative cases using Invisalign Smile Architect – Mark Hughes – Wednesday 26 June at 7pm
- What if you could achieve more? – Barry Oulton – Thursday 27 June at 7pm.
Remember, all previous webinars are available on demand!
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