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…

GDC fails to reach all standards of ‘good regulation’ in 2023/24

The General Dental Council (GDC) has met 16 out of 18 Standards of Good Regulation for 2023/24 period.

This marks the same number that were met in the 2022/23 review period.

According to the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) annual review, it was found that the GDC failed to meet the standards for EDI (equality, diversity and inclusion) and fitness to practise timeliness.

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Dentures with octopus suckers could have a ‘huge impact’

The lead researcher behind dentures inspired by octopus suckers shares what drew him to the sea creatures and outlines the next steps in the research.

Paracetamol linked with serious health problems

Extended paracetamol use may not be safe in the over-65 age group, says a study that found an association with gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and renal complications.

Former England rugby player Heather Fisher: ‘I found freedom in the pain of training hard’

We speak to Heather Fisher, an English rugby union and rugby sevens player, who opens up about adversity and embracing the unknown in your career.

People who use vapes and cigarettes ‘less likely to quit’

People who use both vapes and cigarettes are less likely to quit compared to people who only smoke or only vape, says new research.

How do you become an orthodontic therapist?

Chrystal Sharp shares everything you need to know about becoming an orthodontic therapist, including training pathways and entry requirements.

Weight loss drugs could end obesity – but not without risks, says WHO

The breakthrough of weight loss jabs ‘opens the possibility of an end to the obesity pandemic’, says the World Health Organization (WHO).

Introduce ‘fat tax’ on junk food, government told

Calls have been made by a leading health expert to introduce a ‘fat tax’ on junk food to help tackle unhealthy eating habits.

Facial aesthetics – how to market your business

Shabnam Zai and Gizem Seymenoglu give advice on how to successfully market your facial aesthetics services in dentistry.

Dentistry Webinars

If you do fancy brushing up on your knowledge this December, don’t forget, we have plenty of webinars available on demand.

Merry Christmas to all of those who celebrate – we’ll see you in the new year!

You can catch up with last week’s news here.

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