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…
The Private Dentistry Awards 2024 – the winners
FMC is delighted to present the 2024 Private Dentistry Award winners and highly commended – congratulations to all who made it.
This year’s ceremony took place on Friday 8 November at the glamorous Grosvenor House in London.
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‘Mewing’ dentist struck off after claiming treatment can expand the brain
A dentist has been struck off after offering ‘inappropriate and misleading’ treatment recommendations known as orthotropics or ‘mewing’, prompting warnings from orthodontic experts.
Dental amalgam – everything you need to know about its use and ban
The use of dental amalgam will be banned in the European Union from January 2025 – we take a look at the health risks, why it’s being banned, and the impact this could have on the UK.
Annual mouth cancer cases reach 10,000 in the UK
Annual cases of mouth cancer diagnosed in the UK have risen to 10,825 according to newly-released data from the Oral Health Foundation, up from 8,864 the previous year.
A quiet lab is a troubled lab – and it’s not about the money
‘Quiet times are inevitable, but they don’t have to be your downfall’: Ashley Byrne discusses the dangers of a quiet lab – and why it is not just about the money.
Anti-Bullying Week 2024: how dentistry is making a difference
As Anti-Bullying Week kicked off on Monday, we shared new research that reveals a strong link between teeth and bullying.
Anti-Bullying Week 2024: how dentistry is making a difference
We share some top tips to help dental practitioners recognise the signs of bullying and what they can do to help their patients.
NHS to offer ‘stop smoking’ pill to help people quit
The NHS will offer a ‘stop smoking’ pill to thousands of people in England who are trying to quit the habit.
Berry-flavoured vapes may be more dangerous than those without flavour
Berry-flavoured vapes can weaken the lungs’ natural defences, new research suggests.
Dentistry Webinars
We have some exciting webinars lined up for you next week, including a Dentistry Live session:
- Exploring chairside dentistry: your options, your solutions explained – Dr Marcos White – Tuesday 19 November at 7pm
- Dental unit waterlines treatment and management – regulations update – Laura Edgar – Wednesday 20 November at 7pm
- Dentistry Live: non-surgical treatment of peri-implant disease – Karen Walker – Thursday 21 November at 7pm.
We have plenty of webinars available on demand!
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