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We hear from a practice owner who explains why the current approach to ARF deadlines is having an ‘irreversible’ impact on those in dentistry. It was mid-January 2022, from what I remember. The practice manager received a phone call one morning. It was from the GDC, explaining that they wanted to contact the principal dentist…
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As we celebrate Veganuary, Dr Bijal Sisodia-Shah and Dr Keval Shah explain how dental professionals can navigate questions from patients in regard to plant-based diets. Increasingly, we are being met with questions pertaining to plant-based nutrition. This is great news, as patients are becoming more aware of how their diet choices are affecting their health,…
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We hear why mydentist is investing in young dentists, and how its clinical network and training resources are a ‘game-changer’. Young dentists are shaping the future of dental care in the UK from developing new ways of communicating with patients through social media, to quickly getting up-to-speed on the latest treatments. As one of the…
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Calls are being made for urgent reform to the overseas registration exam to help boost the dental workforce. The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) is pushing its campaign to boost the UK dental workforce following alarming new statistics. New data reveals that 40% of children do not have regular NHS dental check ups. Around 104,000…
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The profession is warning of increased cases of dental sepsis amidst ongoing access problems in UK dentistry. As part of its new ‘Dentists for All’ campaign, The Mirror reports that one clinician in the north of England reportedly described their local hospital as ‘like a battlefield’ given the volume of dental sepsis cases. It reported…
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Dr Amandine Beke explains how she took her vision for her new practice, Vere Dental, from dream to reality. Setting up a brand-new dental practice can be a difficult yet hugely rewarding endeavour for those who aspire to be business owners. Indeed, this was a dream that Dr Amandine Beke had held for many years…
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It has emerged that Kanye West has reportedly had ‘titanium fixed prosthodontics’ installed – but what does the dental profession think? This week, news broke that the US rapper had opted for a new metallic look, prompting reactions from both the dental world and the public. The procedure was carried out by dentist Dr Thomas…
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Following today’s European Parliament vote to ban dental amalgam from 1 January 2025, the profession has warned of the impact on UK dental services. Silver amalgam is currently the most common material for NHS permanent fillings across the UK. Fillings represent around a quarter of all courses of NHS treatment delivered in England, according to…
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Plans to convert an NHS dental practice into student flats has faced backlash amidst continuing access issues. According to BBC News, plans have been submitted to the local authority to convert an NHS dental practice in Durham into eight purpose-built student flats. The plans, however, have been met with significant local opposition. Vital service Durham…
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Existing water fluoridation programmes in England still provide savings for the NHS – but there is no guarantee new schemes would continue to do so. This is according to a new study led by University of Manchester researchers. The largest ever study of the effects of water fluoridation on the dental health of adults, it…
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Take a look at the history, modernisation and challenges of dental handpiece decontamination with Aura Infection Control. Cleaning and disinfection of dental handpieces have become increasingly crucial in the realm of restorative dental surgery. These indispensable tools, ranging from air turbine-driven to electric motor-powered drills, have evolved significantly since their inception during Victorian times. …
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An indemnifier has written to the GDC urging it to reconsider its intention to appeal a High Court ruling that said an aspect of professional conduct sanctions is ‘wrong and unfair’. Mr Justice Ritchie ruled that the regulator’s interpretation, treating an immediate suspension order as separate from a substantive suspension order was, in effect, a…
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Shortages of diabetes drugs in the UK will last until at least the end of 2024 as demand increases for medication that can also help manage weight. This is according to warnings from the Department of Health and Social Care. Last week, it told healthcare providers not to prescribe diabetes medication for non-licensed purposes such…
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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… GDC ‘wrong and unjust’ in approach to suspension orders, court rules The GDC has said it will appeal a recent High Court decision that ruled the GDC had acted in a‘wrong and unjust’ manner. The judgement was made…
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Louis Mackenzie, general dentist, clinical lecturer and head dental officer at Denplan, has died at the age of 55. Louis passed away shortly before Christmas. Tributes have flooded in from the dental profession, citing his impressive contribution to dentistry and hailing him an ‘incredible figure’ and ‘good friend’. Born in Staffordshire, Louis graduated from the…
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In his upcoming webinar Dr Monik Vasant, who has a special interest in restorative and aesthetic dentistry, explains why his clinic has installed five iTero Element intraoral scanners and how these have helped to transform every patient experience. He will explain that the intraoral scanner offers greater efficiencies in a number of ways: Every patient…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has said it will appeal a recent High Court decision that ruled the GDC had acted in a ‘wrong and unjust’ manner. The judgment was made in reference to a Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) case where a dentist was suspended after he was found to have stalked and harassed a…
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Almost half of young people across the UK are turning down alcohol for low or no-alcohol alternatives, a new survey has said. Carried out for industry body the Portman Group by Yougov, the survey found 44% of 18 to 24 year olds consider themselves to be either occasional or regular drinkers of alcohol alternatives –…
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A group of 84 dentists have been awarded more than £380,000 from insurers as a result of delayed COVID-19 business interruption (BI) payouts. Spearheaded by Salmon Assessors, a two-year negotiation effort has unlocked the firm potential for 370,000 SMEs to rightfully claim interest on delayed COVID-19 Business Interruption (BI) insurance payouts, amounting to an estimated…
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