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Obesity rates in England are starting to plateau for the first time in two decades, NHS figures reveal. The number of children who are overweight has fallen to the lowest level since 2000, while obesity rates in adults have remained stable for the past five years Published this week, the annual data measured the height…
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Hear why Damira Dental Studios is not just about dentists; it’s about the dedicated team behind the scenes that keeps the practices running smoothly and their patients cared for. As the company continues to expand, Damira is excited to welcome committed and passionate ancillary staff – including dental nurses, receptionists, treatment coordinators and support staff…
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Reform of healthcare professional regulation and more wellbeing protection are being called on to be prioritised by the government. The Medical Defence Union, the parent company of the Dental Defence Union (DDU), this week published a list of top priorities for the government under the title ‘An agenda for change’. These include: Fitness to practise…
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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 2024 Dentistry Awards – the winners! The 2024 Dentistry Awards took place on Friday 13 September at The Athena in Leicester, marking a celebration of excellence in dentistry. You can find out…
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This week saw the launch of the Make Sense Campaign, an initiative aimed at raising awareness of head and neck cancer. Taking place from 16 to 21 of September, the theme for this year’s Europe-wide campaign is ‘Equal Access, Equal Care: Uniting Europe Against Head and Neck Cancer’. Oracle Head & Neck Cancer UK has…
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The NHS is restricting access to obesity services across England, with patients struggling to secure appointments for support and treatments, including weight loss injections. The research shows that patients in nearly half the country are unable to get appointments with specialist teams for weight-loss support and care. In addition, in nearly one in five local…
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Dental specialist financial adviser Craig Barr, for Wesleyan Financial Services, examines what would happen to your NHS pension if you were to leave the NHS and move abroad. For many dentists the transition away from NHS dentistry to private practice, can leave a number of unanswered questions surrounding their NHS pension – one less frequently…
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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… Lord Darzi NHS report: ‘urgent action needed’ on NHS dental contract ‘There are enough dentists in England, just not enough dentists willing to do enough NHS work’ – these are the words of…
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A ban on TV junk food adverts being shown before 9pm will come into force from 1 October 2025, the government has said. In a bid to tackle childhood obesity, the government said it would be enforced alongside a total ban on paid-for online adverts promoting products that are high in fat, salt and sugar.…
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‘There are enough dentists in England, just not enough dentists willing to do enough NHS work’ – these are the words of Lord Darzi in his new report into the state of the NHS. Published today (12 September), Lord Ara Darzi’s full and independent investigation into the state of the NHS concluded the service is in…
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An obesity drug lowered the BMI and blood pressure of children as young as six, according to a new study. Children aged six to 12 using the Novo Nordisk injectable pens for more than a year saw a 7.4% reduction in their body-mass index compared with those on a placebo. Also known as liraglutide, it…
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Hear from Marcos White about the European SprintRay Masterclass Series, and how to break down the complexities of the technology and its applications in practice. We are thrilled to launch the European SprintRay Masterclass Series with renowned digital dentistry expert, Dr Marcos White. With more than a decade of experience, Dr White is a key…
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In 2022, dentist Tejal Doshi was granted a three-month sabbatical. She explains how this allowed her to return to work with renewed energy, purpose and vigour. It was winter pre-COVID in 2019 when I heard some inner whispers crying out for some ‘time out’. As a conditioned millennial from a high achieving background, I had…
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Vaping is just as harmful as smoking tobacco when it comes to the health of young people, according to latest research. Carried out by researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University, the study compared vapers and smokers in an exercise test. The team found similar results in both groups, both participants being less fit and more out…
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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 more dates for overseas registration exam Key dates for upcoming overseas registration exam (ORE) sittings have been released, the General Dental Council (GDC) announced today. The GDC said it is working…
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Dental professionals are calling for a new NHS contract and more resources to combat oral health misinformation, research has found. A new report from the College of General Dentistry, with support from Haleon, looked into oral health professionals’ recommendations on how to best improve the provision of preventative oral healthcare. The research found that oral health…
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Neil Stephen, chief executive officer at DenGro, explains how the system can benefit practice owners, their team and their patients. DenGro is a CRM solution designed specifically for dental practices. It transforms how teams can handle all their inbound enquiries. No more spreadsheets, no more post-its and no more trying to remember what to do,…
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Secondary school students diagnosed with mental health issues such as depression are twice as likely to have vaped. This is according to a new study conducted as part of the OurFutures vaping prevention program led by the University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre. Out of the more than 5,000 students aged 12 to 14 who took…
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Key dates for upcoming overseas registration exam (ORE) sittings have been released, the General Dental Council (GDC) announced today. The GDC said it is working with the current providers to increase the capacity of ORE exams in the UK – with plans to further increase capacity in 2025. There will be an April 2025 sitting…
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