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Dentistry’s 2024 round up
Happy new year to our wonderful readers!
To see us into 2025, we’ve recapped some of the biggest dental headlines of last year. It was another big year, from ORE changes to the NHS dental recovery plan.
What do you think 2025 will have in store for dentistry? Share your thoughts by emailing [email protected].
Private tooth extraction charges rise by one third
The cost of a private tooth extraction has risen by 32% since 2022, according to new research into private dentistry charges in the UK.
Smoking one cigarette ‘could cut 20 minutes off life expectancy’
Smoking a single cigarette could shorten your life expectancy by 20 minutes, a new study has found – an increase from previous estimates.
Millennial women paid less than men in similar jobs
Working women in their early 30s in England are paid less than men of the same age who are in the same types of jobs with the same qualifications.
The benefits of adopting digital dentistry from the get-go
Having picked up digital dentistry from the start of her career, Eboni-Rose Williams shares the advantages this has given her.
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 this month – we take a look at the health risks associated with dental amalgam, why it’s being banned, and the impact this could have on the UK.
Overseas registration exam in dentistry: all you need to know
The overseas registration exam (ORE) is sat by dentists whose qualifications are not recognised under UK dental registration. We explore how it works, the profession’s experience of it and how it can be improved.
Tooth regrowth in adults: what we know so far
Many studies have explored the possibility of regenerating natural teeth in recent years. We review the research to determine how and when tooth regrowth might be possible.
Dental recovery plan – what has it achieved so far?
In December, a report looked into the NHS dental recovery plan and what it has achieved so far. We break down what it says, what it means and how the dental profession has reacted.
Dentistry Webinars
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