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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 government plans to boost number of dentists in England The government will train thousands more dentists and doctors as part of a new scheme to boost staff numbers. The NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, published today, proposes…
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With inflation still cripplingly high, how can practices navigate the cost of living storm? This was one of Dentistry’s Biggest Questions posed in Practice Plan’s Dental Business Theatre at May’s Dentistry Show. Wesleyan’s head of dental, Iain Stevenson, hosted the conversation between UNW’s head of dental, Mike Blenkharn, President of ADAM (Association of Dental Administrators…
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The government will train thousands more dentists and doctors as part of a new scheme to boost staff numbers. The NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, published today, proposes plans to train thousands more dentists in England over the next five to ten years. Amanda Pritchard, the chief executive of NHS England, and Prime Minister Rishi…
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European dental qualifications will continue to be recognised in the UK for the next five years, the government announced today. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said that standstill provisions providing for automatic recognition of European dentists’ qualifications will be retained for a further period of five years. Around 17% of all dentists…
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As Pride month draws to an end, we hear from two dental professionals who explain why it is so integral to dentistry. Anna Peterson – dental hygienist I’ve been someone that has for many years hidden my sexuality because of being ashamed of it. For me, celebrating Pride travels so much deeper in me than…
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Nearly four in five health practitioners report seeing higher rates of children’s tooth decay or damage. This is according to new findings carried out among members of the School and Public Health Nurses Association and the British Dental Association (BDA). The survey aimed to understand the impact of child hunger on children’s health over the…
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We hear from Andrew Wallace about the relationship between IAS and Philips, and why the Zoom trays are the go-to whitening system. IAS and Philips have had a long relationship together, with both companies being innovative in the field of dentistry by developing advanced technology to make patients’ lives better. Both share the mission to…
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A dozen dental practices have joined a £2 billion legal claim aimed at getting compensation from UK energy giants who are alleged to have paid secret commissions to third-party brokers. According to law firm Harcus Parker, the undisclosed broker commissions which were added onto the unit cost of gas and electricity are said to have…
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Everyone who has ever smoked tobacco in England will be offered lung screenings when they hit middle age. The new plans – which are set to cost £270 million annually once rolled out – will use records for those aged 55 to 74 to identify current and former smokers. Lung cancer is the third most…
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Festival goers at Glastonbury sought dental treatment after having trouble finding appointments at home, according to a charity. Festival Medical Services – which has organised the healthcare at all Glastonbury festivals since 1979 – saw an influx of people requiring emergency care. Chris Howes is the charity’s managing director. According to The Guardian, he says…
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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… Dental profession has lost faith in the GDC, poll suggests Following the GDC versus Williams case, a recent poll has found that 99.5% of dental professionals do not think the GDC is fit to regulate. On the…
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The number of adults living with diabetes across the world will more than double by 2050. This is according to latest findings published in in The Lancet and The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journals. New estimates predict the number will rise from 529 million in 2021 to more than 1.3 billion in 2050. In addition,…
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Professionals have warned that the COVID-19 pandemic led to an ‘unparalleled impact’ on NHS dentistry in Scotland, leaving the service facing an existential threat. As the British Dental Association (BDA) prepares to give evidence to the COVID-19 Recovery Committee inquiry into NHS dentistry today, it has published new findings on the scale of the backlogs.…
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NHS England has revised its performance level tolerance to ‘support the ongoing recovery of dental services’. In a statement released yesterday, it stated that the normal contract tolerance level of 96% has been reduced to 90% for contractors delivering mandatory services. This will be for 2022/23 only. The move was made to ‘support practices during…
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NHS England has said it will review existing guidance in light of the GDC versus Williams appeal judgement. In a report released today, NHS England has released a statement on the case, which saw the court reverse the GDC’s decision to erase a dentist. Lucy Jane Williams was erased from the register due to professional misconduct…
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Dental Protection and 32Co announce groundbreaking partnership transforming how dentists provide clear aligners. Dental Protection, the world’s leading dental indemnifier globally, has partnered with 32Co, the pioneer in dentist-led clear aligner workflows fully integrating comprehensive training, a wide range of manufacturing options, and personalised orthodontic mentorship. This partnership marks the first ever collaboration between a…
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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… Love Island prompts ‘10,000% rise in “Turkey teeth” searches’ It’s that time of year again – Love Island is back on our screens and with it an abundance of headlines surrounding dental and beauty care. Reports suggest that…
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Sensory adapted dental clinic environments create less distressing oral care experiences for children with autism. This is according to new research carried out at the University of Southern California. In the study, children with autism received cleanings in both a standard clinic environment and an adapted one. In the adapted setting, the dentist wore a…
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RYPFD (Reigniting Your Passion for Dentistry), held its introductory conference on 9 to 10 March 2023, with resounding success. The event brought together dental professionals from across the country to be inspired, educated, and rejuvenated by nine leading educators who have pursued other opportunities available to them, while utilising their skillset to reignite their passion…
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