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…
Benefits of water fluoridation in decline, review finds
Water fluoridation is a cost-effective measure but only leads to a slightly lower prevalence of caries in children, new research suggests.
The contemporary studies analysed within the review found that water fluoridation leads to a slight reduction in decayed, missing and filled teeth.
It was also linked to a greater proportion of caries-free children, though the effect was smaller than in studies from before 1975. The review suggests that this is due to wider use of fluoride-containing toothpaste after this date.
You can read the full article here.
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Almost all new patients unable to access NHS dental care
Up to 97% of new patients who try to access NHS dental treatment are unsuccessful, data shows, prompting calls for the government to act fast.
The Dentistry Clinical Case Awards 2024 – the winners
FMC is delighted to present the 2024 Dentistry Clinical Case Awards winners and highly commended – congrats to all who made it.
World Mental Health Day 2024: a year of insights from the dental profession
As we marked World Mental Health Day 2024 this week, we reflect on the challenges faced in dentistry –and share solutions to staying mentally balanced.
World Mental Health Day: is the profession still suffering?
We took a closer look at data from the Dentistry Census 2024 on the topic of mental health for this year’s World Mental Health Day.
CQC appoints new chief executive
‘Delighted to be joining’: Sir Julian Hartley will be appointed as the CQC’s new chief executive, it has been announced.
Six in 10 NHS patients would consider private care, says report
More than six in 10 (61%) of NHS dental patients would consider paying for private dental care, new research suggests.
NHS to deliver dental checks for children at residential special schools
Children in England with special educational needs in residential special schools and colleges are to be offered free NHS dental checks.
Nearly 250,000 could access weight loss jabs under NHS England
NHS England has proposed that patients likely to achieve the greatest clinical benefit from shedding weight are prioritised to receive weight loss jabs.
Dentistry Webinars
We have a fantastic line-up of webinars for you next week:
- NHS to private: a principal’s journey to financial freedom – Oliver Pierce, Chelsea Holland and Simon Reynolds – Tuesday 15 October at 7pm
- Smarter dentistry: AI and your practice – Nishan Dixit – Wednesday 16 October at 7pm.
We also have plenty of webinars available on demand!
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