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Scotland’s ban on the sale of single-use vapes will be pushed back by two months to align with the rest of the UK’s disposable vape ban. Last week, it was announced that disposable vapes will be banned in England and Wales from June next year in a bid to protect children’s health and reduce environmental…
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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… GDC announces ARF level for 2025 The General Dental Council (GDC) has today announced that the Annual Retention Fee (ARF) will remain unchanged for 2025. This puts the ARF as £621 for dentists…
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The ongoing dental crisis in the UK has led to fears that while many patients now simply cannot get an appointment, an increasing number of mouth cancer cases are potentially being overlooked. According to a recent study by the BBC, nine-in-10 NHS dental practices across the UK were not accepting new adult patients. There are…
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Disposable vapes will be banned in England and Wales from June next year in a bid to protect children’s health and reduce environmental harm. Government ministers confirmed the ban this week, with Wales already confirming it will follow suit. The ban – which will make it illegal to sell single-use vapes – was first announced…
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LonDEC is excited to offer this essential training on how to survive a CQC inspection, accessible right from your home or clinic. This webinar is designed to provide practical advice, tips and insights to help dental practices prepare effectively for their CQC inspections. It will take place on Friday 28 February 2025 from 09:15 to 16:30.…
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The Aligner Dental Academy (ADA) offer its top tips for completing your Invisalign cases to leave your patients with a smooth and rewarding conclusion to their treatment. So, you have successfully guided your patient through their Invisalign treatment, and both you and your patient are thrilled with the results. The teeth are aligned, the smile…
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Six Scottish council areas now have no practices that are taking on new adult NHS patients within three months, new research shows. According to BBC research, only one in every four dental practices across Scotland said they are offering NHS appointments to new patients within that timeframe. The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling for…
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The winners of the inaugural CGDent and GC Award for foundation dentists have been revealed. The College of General Dentistry, GC and The Tom Bereznicki Charitable Educational Foundation have congratulated the cohort, who were selected from entries submitted by foundation dentists/vocational trainees from across the UK. Each one submitted an aesthetic case, which they treated…
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NHS staff will be able to anonymously report incidents of sexual misconduct as part of new plans to improve safety for staff. Issued to local hospitals, the new framework is available from today (Wednesday 16 October) and outlines how those working in the NHS should recognise, report and act on sexual misconduct in the workplace.…
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The overseas registration exam (ORE) is sat by dentists whose qualifications are not recognised for the purposes of UK dental registration. We take a look into how it works, the profession’s experience of it and how it can be improved. What is the ORE in dentistry? Dentists whose qualifications are not recognised for the purposes…
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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… Benefits of water fluoridation in decline, review finds Water fluoridation is a cost-effective measure but only leads to a slightly lower prevalence of caries in children, new research suggests. The contemporary studies analysed…
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New data shows that up to 97% of new patients who try to access NHS dental care are unsuccessful, prompting calls for the new government to act fast. The Office for National Statistics Experiences of NHS healthcare services in England shows 96.9% of those who do not have a dentist and who tried to access…
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Children with good mental health at the age of 11 have a lower risk of being overweight or obese at 17. According to a new study, researchers found that the age of 11 ‘may be a sensitive period in which psychological wellbeing is associated with future body weight’. Researchers at the University of Liverpool and…
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As we mark World Mental Health Day 2024, we reflect on the mental health challenges faced in dentistry – and share practical solutions to staying mentally balanced. Throughout the year, we have heard from dental professionals who have explored key issues affecting the wellbeing of those working in the dental sector. This includes burnout and stigma…
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Children and young people in England with special educational needs in residential special schools and colleges are to be offered free NHS dental checks. They will also be offered free NHS eyesight and hearing tests under the same scheme. At least one annual face-to-face dental check as a minimum will be offered, with termly in-person…
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NHS England has proposed that patients likely to achieve the greatest clinical benefit from shedding weight are prioritised to receive weight loss jabs as part of a consultation into its use. A range of community-based services and digital technologies are being developed to deliver the injection, known as tirzepatide, to nearly a quarter of a…
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Sir Julian Hartley will be appointed as the CQC’s new chief executive, it has been announced. Sir Julian has been the chief executive of NHS Providers since February 2023. Prior to this, he had been chief executive of several organisations, most recently 10 years as chief executive of Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Ian Dilks, chair of…
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In our latest podcast episode, we speak to Royal Marines veteran Mark Ormrod about his story, what resilience means to him – and why he wants his successes defined beyond his disability. In 2007, during a routine patrol in Afghanistan, Mark’s life changed forever when he triggered an improvised explosive device, resulting in a triple amputation.…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its 2024 annual report on whistleblowing disclosures in dentistry. From 01 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 the GDC received 79 disclosures of information. This compares to 82 in the previous year. Regulatory action was taken in 64 of the incidences (81%), namely the opening of a fitness…
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