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The dental profession is calling for a registrant to be appointed as the next General Dental Council (GDC) chair. We share their thoughts on why better representation is needed within dentistry. In an open letter to the regulator this week, associations and specialist societies urged that the next council chair ‘must be a registrant’. Signed…
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Demand for an NHS dentist stands at 2.2 million – but new urgent appointments will only cover one third of it, according to dental experts. In an annex to a message sent by NHS England to NHS contract holders following the commissioning rollout of 700,000 urgent appointments, officials state ‘this calculation gives a total estimate…
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Lino Adolf, owner of Majestic Smile Dental Laboratory, shares how embracing digital – and investing in PolyJet 3D printing technology – has future-proofed his lab by optimising production workflows and enhancing product quality. In recent years, digital workflows and advanced dental 3D printing technologies have become a game-changer for dental laboratories, offering unprecedented efficiency, accuracy…
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Gaby Bissett speaks to Robert Witton, chief executive of Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE), about the new community dental practice that will help to train students – and provide much-needed urgent care to the community. Why have you set up the Peninsula Dental Education Practice? We first proposed the idea of a free urgent dental…
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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… NHS dentistry: 700,000 extra urgent appointments set be rolled out Thousands of patients across England will be able to access urgent and emergency dental care as the government and NHS rolls out 700,000…
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Thousands of patients across England will be able to access urgent and emergency dental care as the government and NHS rolls out 700,000 extra urgent appointments. Announced today by care minister Stephen Kinnock, the move marks a commitment to a pledge made in the Labour manifesto last summer. The extra appointments will be available from…
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The long-term health effects of vaping on children is set to be investigated, supporting plans to tackle youth vaping in the UK. The £62 million research project into adolescent health – funded by UK Research and Innovation – will track 100,000 young people aged eight to 18 years over a decade. The team will collect…
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‘Consider the unintended consequences’: the dental profession has criticised the Welsh government’s approach to NHS dental reform. In an open letter to the cabinet secretary for health and social services, Jeremy Miles, the British Dental Association (BDA) called for honesty from the government. The union said claims of ‘significant investment’ actually translate to cuts in…
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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 has ‘failed’, NHS leaders admit The previous government’s proposed dental recovery plan has not been successful, NHS leaders have acknowledged. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) heard from senior government officials…
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We explore what fitness to practise in dentistry is, recent changes that have come into force and what the profession thinks about the process. What are fitness to practise investigations? If there are concerns that a UK dental professional’s conduct or competence poses a serious risk to patients or public confidence in dentistry, they may…
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We hear from Dr Mark Flynn, owner and principal dentist of The Modern Dentist, about how choosing A-dec has benefited him in setting up The Modern Dentist. A-dec, a renowned manufacturer of dental equipment, is committed to becoming the preferred choice for dental professionals by delivering an exceptional customer experience. For more than 60 years,…
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Are you a dentist seeking fulfilment, happiness and resilience? Introducing the Dental Growth Retreat. The Dental Growth Retreat is for dentists who want to build a career and life that go beyond financial success—those seeking fulfilment, happiness, and resilience in both their professional and personal lives. Whether you’re an associate or a practice owner, this…
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‘A make or break moment for NHS dentistry’: Shiv Pabary has been elected the new chair of the British Dental Associations’s General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC). Elected on Friday 7 February, the new GDPC team also includes vice-chairs Joe Hendron and Vijay Sudra, and the executive committee is made up of Charlie Daniels, Mark Green, Don McGrath…
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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… How does NHS dental access compare across England? Access to NHS dentistry is uneven across England, according to new data analysing A&E visits, staff turnover and access to dentists. There were around 26.2…
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The Bank of England (BoE) has confirmed that interest rates will be cut to 4.5%, paving the way for cheaper borrowing. The decision means rates are now at their lowest point since June 2023. The cut from 4.75% to 4.5% indicates cheaper borrowing costs for things like loans and mortgages – but may also mean…
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We hear from four dental professionals on why the latest Philips 5000-7000 Series sonic toothbrush is delivering for their patients’ needs. Before its January 2025 launch, Philips invited dental experts to provide their expert feedback on the latest 5000-7000 Series sonic toothbrush. Specialist orthodontist Dr Marissa Bell, specialist periodontist Dr Sulaman Anwar, implant dentist Dr Nilesh Parmar,…
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The Court of Appeal has provided clarity on the interpretation of how immediate orders and substantive sanctions interact under the Dentists Act 1984. The judgment confirmed that there is no basis for aggregating a substantive suspension direction and an immediate suspension order, and treating the aggregated period as if it had been passed as a…
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Nick Markham, Lord Markham CBE, has been announced as the new president of the British Fluoridation Society (BFS). Lord Markham succeeds Lord Hunt, who has stepped down following his return to government. Lord Markham brings varied experience across public, private and voluntary sectors. He has held prominent leadership roles, including parliamentary under-secretary of state at…
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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… New deputy chief dental officer for England announced Dentist and clinical lecturer Rakhee Patel will take up the post of deputy chief dental officer (CDO) for England. She will work alongside CDO for England…
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