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The General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed its move for dental professional hearings to be held online is to be made permanent following a public consultation. The policy will take effect from 1 April 2025 to allow for guidance for all independent committees at the hearings service to be developed and for monitoring processes to…
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Leading dental supplier Dental Sky has officially opened a new eco-friendly facility designed to increase stock capacity, expand its product offerings and promote sustainable practices. Coinciding with the family-owned company’s 25th anniversary, the move to this new building next door to its former facility in Ashford, Kent, is designed to meet the needs of customers…
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Fat cells can retain a memory of past obesity, a study suggests, which may prepare the cells to grow when exposed to high-fat foods. Published in Nature, a new study suggests fat cells may keep a memory of previous weight gain. Without weight-loss medications or bariatric surgery, most people will return to their original body…
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Principal dentist Simon Thackeray discusses his conversion from NHS to fully private practice, a journey that began with his conversion of adult patients back in 2005. The more recent decision to hand back his children’s NHS contract was not a foregone conclusion. Simon had hoped to provide care within the NHS framework, but the reality…
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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… Dental recovery plan – what has it achieved so far? This week, a new investigative report was released looking into the NHS dental recovery plan and what it has achieved so far. Carried…
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From reconnecting with your partner after a busy week in practice to finding the right balance between dentistry and your personal life, therapist Silva Neves covers it all in in our latest podcast episode. We are thrilled to welcome Silva Neves, a leading sex and relationship therapist, to explore the often-overlooked pressures that dentistry places…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has acknowledged ‘significant deficiencies’ in the way it acted following a High Court judgement over its application for disclosure of family court documents. In the case GDC versus KK and Others, Justice Gwynneth Knowles concluded the GDC showed a ‘woeful ignorance’ about the confidential nature of documents produced for the purpose…
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This week, a new investigative report was released looking 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. What is the dental recovery plan? The NHS dental recovery plan was released in February this year.…
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The dental recovery plan will fail to reach target of 1.5 million additional NHS dental treatments by March 2025, says new research, as delivery of NHS dentistry continues to sit below pre-pandemic levels. According to a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO), even if the target was reached it would still be 2.6…
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We hear from Marcos White on why integrating digital technology into his dental practice has revolutionised his patient care and workflows. In an age where technology advances accelerate more rapidly every year, dental practices are evolving in ways which are benefitting more and more clinicians and patients. Dr Marcos White, a dentist based in Huddersfield,…
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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… UK inflation rises: what this could mean for dentistry Inflation is back on the rise, according to new figures – but what could this mean for dentistry? Statistics released this week by the…
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Early career dentists are invited to a one-day symposium where they can gain knowledge on occlusion and improve their confidence in the area of restorative dentistry. Having a solid understanding of the principles of occlusion is crucial for the provision of successful, long-term restorative treatments for tooth wear and other conditions. This one-day symposium, hosted…
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Inflation is back on the rise, according to new figures – but what could this mean for dentistry? Statistics released this week by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that inflation increased to 2.3% in October. This marks a significant increase on the 1.7% in September. This means inflation is back above the Bank…
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More than two thirds (68%) of patients mistakenly believe they have the right to register with an NHS dentist as they do with an NHS GP. This is according to new research carried out by Healthwatch. When asked about their preference for getting NHS dental care, more than half of respondents (54%) said they want to…
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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…
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The NHS will offer a ‘stop smoking’ pill to thousands of people in England who are trying to quit the habit. According to NHS England, the pill – known as varenicline – has been shown to work as well as vapes to help people stop smoking. It also says it is a more effective aid than…
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As we mark World Diabetes Day, experts are highlighting the connection between gum disease and diabetes. The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) is drawing attention to the effect of diabetes on oral health – as well as the effects of gum disease on diabetes – and how understanding this is essential for improving overall health. This…
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A dentist has been struck off after offering ‘inappropriate and misleading’ treatment recommendations, prompting warnings from orthodontic experts. The dentist was erased from the General Dental Council (GDC) register after the regulator found his actions fell ‘far short of the standards expected of dental professionals’. The Professional Conduct Committee heard that he recommended an ‘orthotropic’…
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Berry-flavoured vapes can weaken the lungs’ natural defences, new research suggests, prompting warnings over the types of flavours used for e-cigarettes. Published in PNAS, the scholars said the study adds to ongoing evidence on how adding flavourings to vaping solutions can increase the associated dangers. Assistant professor Ajitha Thanabalasuriar, from the Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics…
