It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…
UK riots – responses from the dental profession
‘Appalled and upset’: Amidst the disorder of the UK riots, we hear what has been said about its impact on the profession and healthcare in general.
The Diversity in Dentistry Action Group (DDAG) called for the dental profession to stand strong and in solidarity with each other.
The GDC also issued a response, emphasising its commitment to challenging and addressing any discrimination that is flagged.
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Why we need more regulation from the GDC
Neel Kothari shares why, in one particular area, more regulation is needed from the General Dental Council (GDC).
Which country has the highest level of graduate dentists?
Which country in Europe has the highest rate of dental graduates? A new study has revealed the countries with the most – as well as those with the least.
Why my dental nursing career makes me a better mother
Stevie Farndon explains how she balances motherhood and her work in dentistry, and why the experience has been so fulfilling.
AI for patient care supported by three quarters of NHS staff
More than three quarters of staff surveyed were in favour of using AI for patient care, while 81% also supported its use for administrative tasks.
NHS ‘soup and shake’ diet reversing type 2 diabetes
The NHS ‘soup and shake’ diet programme is successfully beating type 2 diabetes, with almost one third of cases permanently reversed.
UK employees most likely to work while ill, research finds
Working while ill was estimated to cost the UK economy £25 billion – but its workforce was among the least likely to take sick days globally.
Almost one million children have tried vaping, experts warn
Around 980,000 – or almost one in five – of 11 to 17 year olds in the UK have tried vaping, according to new data from a youth survey.
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