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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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Nigel Jones speaks to John Renshaw about dentistry over the last 50 years and why he sees little hope for NHS dentistry sitting among the government’s priorities. There are very few people still in and around dentistry with the experience of John Renshaw. He began his career in 1969 as an NHS dentist with no…
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A new sleep apnoea model that will help researchers to find answers to chronic pain has been developed. Scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Centre at San Antonio School of Dentistry created a first of its kind sleep apnoea model for studying chronic pain. To mimic the effects of obstructive sleep apnoea 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… Is this the end for dental technicians? This is what editor-in-chief of Laboratory and director of S4S Dental Laboratory Matt Everatt is asking this week. In his latest article, he predicts when dental…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) this week released updated guidance for dental professionals under investigation for fitness to practise concerns who seek to voluntarily remove themselves from the register. In a release, the regulator said that applications for voluntary removal are likely to be granted where allegations are at the lower level of seriousness, and the dental…
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Dental therapist and running influencer Ewan Heritage speaks to Gaby Bissett about how to start running, the ‘running boom’ and how it has changed his life – and why it can change yours, too. In our latest episode, we dive into inspiring stories of passion and perseverance. Our guest is Ewan Heritage, a dedicated dental…
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A drug used to treat type 2 diabetes has been found to lower the risk of dementia by more than one third, according to a new study. Published in the BMJ, the research suggests that the medicine, called sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors, may lower the risk of dementia by 35%. According to the NHS, there…
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Join Damira Dental Studios and be part of its exciting expansion journey! With the recent acquisition of Astradent and Compass Clinic’s practices in Hampshire and Norfolk, it is significantly growing its network and reaching new communities. This is a fantastic opportunity for dentists to join a high-performing team dedicated to exceptional patient care and professional…
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Vapes should be sold behind the counter like cigarettes and all flavours except tobacco should be banned, according to a union, as recent statistics show that 5.6 million adults in Britain use e-cigarettes. In a report published today, the British Medical Association (BMA) urged ministers to introduce legislation to fight the ‘growing epidemic’ of vaping.…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has approved a new dentistry degree that provides practical training for overseas students within primary care practice. The University of Central Lancashire’s Bachelor of Dental Surgery International (BDSi) route was approved by the GDC for taking a new approach that prepares overseas dentists for practice and registration in the UK.…
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Meat consumption – particularly processed meat and unprocessed red meat – has been linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. According to a new study by the University of Cambridge, regular consumption of 50 grams of processed meat a day – equivalent to two slices of ham – is associated with a 15%…
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What does dental practice ownership look like? How much are practices selling for? Who is buying them? The Dental Market Review 2024 is now out – we take a look at some of the key findings. Put together by Christie & Co, the report said that 2023 was characterised by ‘a strategic shift towards divestiture,…
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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… Covert surveillance will be used ‘sparingly’ in investigations, says GDC The General Dental Council (GDC) has released new legal and ethical framework on the use of covert surveillance during fitness to practise investigations. The…
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The GDC has released new legal and ethical framework on the use of covert surveillance during fitness to practise investigations. The updated guidance, according to the GDC, highlights its commitment to transparency, legality and the protection of individual privacy during both fitness to practice (FtP) and illegal practice (IP) investigations. The new guidance reads: ‘Where investigations…
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As The Apprentice wins Best Reality Competition Show, we hear from this year’s final five participant Paul Midha about how it changed his life in dentistry. The Apprentice, Race Across the World and Loose Women all picked up prizes at this year’s Reality TV Awards, which took place on 31 July at London’s Porchester Hall.…
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Cannabis use makes you up to five times more likely to develop head and neck cancer than non-users, according to a new study. Adults with cannabis dependence, known as cannabis use disorder, are three and a half to five times more likely to develop head and neck cancer than those who do not use the…
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The majority of people in the UK want new taxes on companies producing ultra-processed and junk food. This is according to a new survey by Ipsos for think tank the Health Foundation. Revealed by the Guardian, almost three in five (58%) of those surveyed said they supported the introduction of a tax on organisations that…
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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 riots – responses from the dental profession ‘Appalled and upset’: Amidst the disorder of the UK riots, we hear what has been said about its impact on the profession and healthcare in…
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