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The government is looking into ‘non-van solutions’ to the dental access crisis despite pledging a fleet of mobile clinics in the NHS dental recovery plan. In a document on the government website, it reports ‘limited availability’ of both dental vans and the required workforce to run them. It asks third parties to explore ‘other options such…
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The government has U-turned on its decision to cut NHS Practitioner Health coverage for hospital dentists and doctors. However, the British Dental Association (BDA) said that answers are needed on how news of the cancellation was delivered to the profession at the last minute. According to the BDA, NHS Practitioner Health is the largest publicly…
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Treating gum disease after a heart procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFib) may help prevent the condition from returning, according to a new report. Published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, a study has found that having your teeth cleaned could improve the prognosis of AFib. Conducted from 1 April 2020 to 31 July…
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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… Are dental nurses paid enough in the UK? Last week, we asked the dental profession if dental nurses are paid enough in the UK. Dentistry’s Big Questions is a brand new feature exploring the hot topics of…
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The use of obesity medications – including those that treat diabetes and promote weight loss – has been linked to reduced risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). This is according to a study that used real-world data from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Published in the journal Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders, findings showed…
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As Dr Paul Midha makes it into the final five of The Apprentice, we hear how he feels to have made it this far and why he is so overwhelmed by the response from the dental community. Hi, Paul. Welcome back! Hi, Gaby. Well, thank you for having me back. Life’s changed just a little…
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Tom Whiting has been appointed the new chief executive officer of the General Dental Council (GDC), it has been announced. The regulator says he will take up his position in the next three months. Tom joins from the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) where he is acting director general having been deputy director general…
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Ever wondered how to make your practice stand out when applying for an award? Events director Leanna Ellis talks to Ben Atkins, one of the long-standing Dentistry Awards judges and a previous entrant, about what makes a great entry. The Dentistry Awards is the largest dental awards ceremony in the UK. Known as ‘dentistry’s biggest…
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A mother from Ukraine has said she will return to the country in order to get dental treatment due to access troubles in the UK. According to a BBC report, the 36 year old said she was in ‘excruciating’ pain – but struggled to access NHS dentistry and could not afford private care. As a…
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Have you ever considered starting your own dental business? Do you dream of expanding into Harley Street? Have the upfront costs of setting up your own practice prohibited you from doing that? Introducing UNTIL, the clinic model of the future, designed to help dentists scale their business by providing flexible access to their network of…
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Building on last year’s triumph, the 2024 Listerine Dental Hygienist Roadshow launched at the North of England Dentistry Show, establishing a new standard of excellence in the dental community. The first of the 2024 Listerine Dental Hygienist Roadshows, on Saturday 9 March, brought together some of the brightest minds in dentistry, showcased a robust evidence…
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Last week, the government announced plans for dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer certain types of medicines without sign off from a dentist. We hear from dentists to see what they think. The move will streamline processes within dental practices, improve patient experiences and relieve NHS dental access issues, the government has…
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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… New powers granted to dental therapists and hygienists, government announces The government has announced plans for dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer certain types of medicines without sign off from a dentist. Announced yesterday…
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At the end of January 2024, a select group was brought together on the South Bank in London by KENVUE for the inaugural Dental Schools Advisory Board meeting. The overarching aim was to discuss the current evidence base to support oral health recommendations and to find out how KENVUE can best support dental schools and…
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In this episode of Dentistry Talks, we speak to Dr Naomi Sutton about why conversations on sexual health are crucial in dentistry. In this first episode of our podcast relaunch, editor Gaby Bissett talks with Dr Naomi Sutton. A graduate of Sheffield Medical School, she now works as a consultant physician for the NHS, specialising…
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Introduction Dentistry’s Guide to Dental Chairs is a comprehensive look at the multifaceted aspects of selecting the best dental chair to suit you and your practice. It provides valuable insights into dental chairs available in the market and incorporates incisive input from seasoned dental professionals. A dental chair is fundamental to dentistry; quite simply, a…
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Dental universities in the UK are visiting EMS in Germany for cutting-edge training in Guided Biofilm Therapy to share with their students, revolutionising dental education and patient care. Dental universities throughout the UK are making their way to EMS headquarters in Germany to train their educational teams on the latest in professional prophylaxis – namely,…
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The GDC has provided an update to address recent concerns about the level of detail that is put into the public domain when the Interim Orders Committee (IOC) considers serious concerns. Last year, the GDC was ordered to take action to prevent future deaths in the profession following the death of a dentist by suicide.…
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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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