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The government has today launched a consultation expanding community water fluoridation schemes in the north east of England. This comes as part of the NHS dental recovery plan that was launched last month in a bid to address the current access crisis. The plan sets out a focus on prevention, which includes a long-term plan…
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New research suggests that replacing sugar-sweetened food and drinks with low or no energy sweetened products can help weight control after rapid weight loss in adults. Set to be presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO), the study shows that sweeteners and sweetness enhancers are linked to greater diet satisfaction, more positive mood, fewer…
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It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Coroner calls on GDC to take action to prevent future deaths in dentistry A coroner has called on the General Dental Council (GDC) to take action to prevent future deaths in the profession following the death of…
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A coroner has called on the General Dental Council (GDC) to take action to prevent future deaths in the profession following the death of a dentist by suicide. In a report last year, the coroner, Katrina Hepburn, highlighted concern with the way the the GDC publicly displays information before proceedings have concluded. The concerns were…
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We hear how VITA Zahnfabrik has continuously blended craftsmanship and innovative technology to drive progress in dentistry since its foundation in 1924. Through targeted research, pioneering evolutions and the highest quality standards, the company has significantly shaped the dental technology and dentistry sector. Safety in application, quality and customer-oriented products are at the core of…
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Today it was announced that inflation has dropped to 3.4% – but what impact does this have on the financial prospects of dental professionals? The drop in February to 3.4% from 4% the previous month indicates that the cost of living is rising at the slowest rate since September 2021. Cafes and restaurant prices, as…
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Today, we are celebrating World Oral Health Day 2024, which focuses on the theme ‘A Happy Mouth is a Happy Body’. We hear from people in dentistry about why it is so important. Dr Nigel Carter, Oral Health Foundation Organised by the FDI World Dental Federation, the campaign is asking frontline healthcare workers to use…
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Laura Edgar, managing director of Aura, explains how and why the company goes beyond the provision of dental products. In the world of dental care, success often hinges not only on the quality of products but also on the depth of knowledge shared within the industry. Aura Infection Control stands as a shining example of…
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Short-term ‘crash diets’ can be safe for teenagers with obesity if they are closely monitored by a dietician, experts have concluded. According to a new study carried out at the University of Sydney, the researchers concluded that many fears regarding very low-energy diets (VLED) – which involve consuming less than 800 calories a day –…
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Two thirds of the public believe NHS dental services to be in crisis, with the majority wanting more government investment in dentistry. The Oral Health Index, published by the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme, highlights public disenchantment with dental services across the UK. The report shows that two thirds of respondents (64%) believe the country is…
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It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Only 15% dental practices are fully NHS, data shows Only 15% of dental practices are fully NHS, according to new statistics, while three in five dentists work 30 hours or less each week. This is according to new…
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Alternative methods should be used to measure childhood obesity, according to researchers, who say Body Mass Index (BMI) can ‘misidentify and misdiagnose’ the disease. Published in Paediatric Research, it concluded that using BMI is not as useful in measuring fat in children as waist-to-height ratio (WHtR). Obesity affects almost one in four children and adolescents.…
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FMC is delighted to be hosting the second UK Dentistry Golf Championship this coming summer. Taking place on Thursday 27 June 2024, the competition will be held at the Alister Mackenzie (of Augusta National fame) designed Hadley Wood Golf Club, easily located just inside the northern tip of the M25. The event will bring together…
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Dr Amandine Beke explains the must-dos for those in dentistry when it comes to buying and building a practice. In the final video instalment from Amandine Beke, she reflects on her experience of building Vere Dental over the past couple of years. It has taken time, patience, faith and hard work, but she and her…
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The dental profession has appealed to the government in Northern Ireland to roll out urgent changes, including implementing the payment model followed by Scotland and protection from the ban on amalgam fillings. The British Dental Association NI has made calls for changes to save NHS dentistry following the results of a new report. A survey…
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Only 15% of dental practices are fully NHS, according to new statistics, while three in five dentists work 30 hours or less each week. The new data, carried out by the General Dental Council (GDC), looked into the working patterns of dentists. The majority of dentists (85%) spend at least 75% of their time in…
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The profession is calling for new funds for NHS dentistry in light of the recent increase in patient charges. The British Dental Association Wales has said the Welsh government’s ‘unprecedented’ increase in charges for NHS dentistry must protect vulnerable patients and calls for new funds to secure a more sustainable service. From 1 April 2024…
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It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Almost one in five dental or medical staff experience unwanted sexual behaviour Frontline NHS staff, including dentists, are facing record levels of discrimination and unwanted sexual behaviour from the public, according to a new survey. For the…
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Frontline NHS staff, including dentists, are facing record levels of discrimination and unwanted sexual behaviour from the public. This is according to a new nationwide survey. One in 12 NHS staff who responded to the poll said they faced discrimination while treating patients at work – the highest percentage since the question was first asked…
