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…
Is this the end for dental technicians?
This is what editor-in-chief of Laboratory and director of S4S Dental Laboratory Matt Everatt is asking this week.
In his latest article, he predicts when dental technicians will cease to exist and whether the workforce’s steady decline is reversible.
In 2008, there was a ratio of 4.86 dentists to every technician. Fast forward to 2024 and this drops to a more shocking 9.16 dentists for every technician.
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Smoking could be banned in pub gardens and outside restaurants
The government is considering banning smoking in a number of open-air spaces, according to leaked Whitehall documents.
Drug for type 2 diabetes linked with 35% lower dementia risk
A drug used to treat type 2 diabetes has been found to lower the risk of dementia by more than one third, according to a new study.
How to start running with dental therapist and running influencer Ewan Heritage
Dental therapist and running influencer Ewan Heritage reveals how to start running and how it has changed his life – and why it can change yours, too. Listen now on Spotify or watch on YouTube.
‘Growing epidemic’: calls for ban on non-tobacco vape flavours
Vapes should be sold behind the counter like cigarettes and all flavours except tobacco should be banned, according to a union, as statistics show that 5.6 million adults in Britain use e-cigarettes.
Cancer treatment delays triple since 2012
Data has revealed that one third of cancer patients are waiting longer than the 62-day standard to access treatment.
Are universities adequately preparing new dentists?
Neel Kothari questions whether new graduates have the competency, training and confidence required for safe clinical practice.
How I hit the ground running as a dental therapy student
Charlie Steward shares his experience so far as a dental therapy student, including the new skills he has learned on the journey.
Dentistry Scotland Show – one month to go!
There is less than one month to go until the 2024 Dentistry Scotland Show touches down in Glasgow – find out everything you need to know here.
Dentistry Webinars
Webinars are back! Here’s what we’re bringing you next week:
- Guided enamel regeneration: the next generation of preventive dentistry – Dr Goly Abivardi and Dr Haley Abivardi – Wednesday 4 September at 7pm
- The Mental Capacity Act and how it applies to dental practices – Pat Langley – Tuesday 3 September at 7pm.
We also have plenty of webinars available on demand!
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