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Romania has the highest rate of graduate dentists in Europe with 9.9 per 100,000 inhabitants, according to a new study. In 2022, 14,313 dentists graduated in the EU, representing 3.2 dentist graduates per 100,000 inhabitants. The number represents a slight increase from 2021, up from 3.1. Reported by Eureporter, behind Romania sits Portugal (9.1) and…
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The chief executive of a medical defence organisation has issued a statement denouncing growing threats of violence against healthcare workers. MDDUS chief executive Chris Kenny said there was ‘no excuse or justification’ for the behaviour. This comes amidst the spread of disorder and criminality following a number of far-right and anti-immigration rallies across the UK.…
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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… ‘Robot dentist’ completes first dental procedure An AI-driven robotics system, dubbed a ‘robot dentist’, has completed its first fully-automated dental procedure on a human. Designed by Perceptive, the robotics system aims to complete…
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One fifth of patients who tried to book a dental appointment during the past year failed to do so, according to new data. In addition, the majority (67%) of respondents said they currently had a regular dental practice for their dental care. However, three in ten (30%) did not have a regular dental practice. The…
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Dental care professionals! With less than 24 hours to go until the CPD deadline passes, do not forget to complete your required hours. In June, the General Dental Council (GDC) opened the annual renewal period for dental care professionals (DCPs). This process ensures that DCPs remain on the UK register and can continue to provide dental…
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The NHS has partnered with Asda to put mouth cancer symptoms on toothpaste and mouthwash in a bid to raise awareness. The pair are teaming up to provide advice on millions of toothpaste tubes and mouthwash bottles, with calls for the public to contact their GP or dentist if they notice any possible symptoms of…
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The above-inflation 6% pay uplift for high street NHS dentists confirmed today has been welcomed by the profession amidst continued calls for urgent contract reform. The 6% award is double the 3% award the previous UK government had budgeted for. The British Dental Association (BDA) says this jump reflects the threat to the service that…
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Why should we all care about the menopause? We speak to Lindsey Thomas, a GP and menopause expert, about how it can improve your practice culture, profits and patient care. In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of menopause – a conversation that is increasingly entering the workplace. We’ll explore why Dr Thomas…
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Patients in the town of Rutland will have to wait until 2025 for NHS dental appointments to become available, it has been revealed. According to Healthwatch Rutland, the process to procure a new dentist to increase appointments in Rutland is ‘moving slowly’, with new provision ‘realistically expected to begin in 2025’. At a meeting of…
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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… Government CQC review identifies ‘significant failings’ A government review has identified failings within the Care Quality Commission (CQC) which are ‘hampering its ability to identify poor performance’. The interim report found that the…
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Experts are calling for the fluoridation of Blackpool’s drinking water to help combat high levels of child tooth decay in the town. Figures show almost one third of five-year-olds in Blackpool suffer from tooth decay, with less than a third visiting an NHS dentist in 2021. This is compared to more than 40% across England,…
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Facially generated treatment planning (FGTP) is a game-changer when approaching your clear aligner therapy cases – find out why with the Aligner Dental Academy. By integrating this holistic approach, FGTP ensures for personalised treatment plans, improved patient communication and better treatment outcomes. The SAFE approach created by Dr Raman Aulakh embraces FGTP and makes it…
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A first-of-its-kind oral health department has been created for the Paris 2024 Olympics to provide athletes with more specialised dental care. The International Olympics Committee (IOC) has introduced an on-site oral health department in the capital, which will offer ‘precise and personalised medical services’ – including emergency care – to those competing. According to the…
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Thousands of people in Scotland have walked away from NHS dentistry and opted for private dental care since 2019. According to findings obtained through a Scottish Labour freedom of information request, at least 36,818 patients have not opted for health service provision in a four-year period. In 2019, just 306 patients left for private care,…
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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… Current NHS dental contract ‘can’t go on much longer’, says dentist We heard from one principal dentist who shares why he continues to carry out NHS dentistry despite losing money and the reform…
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The European Commission has approved an exemption for Northern Ireland from the EU’s new amalgam regulation, sparking reaction from the dental profession. The Department of Health (DoH) confirmed it has secured a derogation from the EU’s new mercury regulations. The ban on the use of mercury fillings in dentistry kicks in from 1 January 2025.…
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From this autumn, a new act will come into force that introduces a new duty for employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment. The Worker Protection Act (amendment of Equality Act 2010) will come into force in October 2024 and will change the duty on employers from redress to prevention. The Equality and…
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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 can the new government save NHS dentistry? The new health secretary, Wes Streeting, this week met with dental leaders to begin negotiations on the NHS dental contract. Streeting met with the British…
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Funding protection, publicity campaigns and regular national updates are just some of the dental reform recommendations made by a health watchdog. Healthwatch UK has revealed a number of suggestions to help make dental appointments more accessible as it says ‘communities across England have made it clear that NHS dentistry needs to be fixed’. In a…
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