Gaby Bissett

Gaby Bissett

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Weight loss jabs to be sold in UK chemists

Weekly weight loss jabs are to be sold at high street pharmacies in the UK, sparking concern from health experts. England’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has approved the use of two drugs, liraglutide and semaglutide, for certain people with obesity. Known as GLP-1 analogues, they work by mimicking the hormones that…

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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 11 February 2023

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… MP calls for more recognition and higher pay for dental nurses An MP has voiced support for dental nurses in Parliament, calling for higher recognition and better pay. Labour MP Cat Smith (Fleetwood and Lancaster) wrote to both the Chancellor…

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MP calls for more recognition and higher pay for dental nurses

An MP has voiced support for dental nurses, calling for higher recognition and better pay. Labour MP Cat Smith (Fleetwood and Lancaster) wrote to both the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. This comes after she spoke in Parliament. There, she discussed the state of NHS dentistry…

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Dentistry’s Person of the Year 2022

Gaby Bissett speaks with Dentistry’s Person of the Year 2022, Dr Simon Chard, about perseverance, the rapid success of his next-generation oral care brand and being the youngest-ever president of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD). Practice owner, businessperson, entrepreneur, lecturer and president of the BACD – Simon Chard is not short of accolades.…

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Diao – efficiency, created from diamonds and pearls

Diao – bringing you greater concentration of power, longer service life, and more control. The preparation for crowns, bridges and telescopic copings counts among the routine jobs at the dental practice. A routine that demands a lot: concentration, time and physical effort. Isn’t there a way of making these jobs easier and better at the…

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Mydentist appoint new chief executive

Mydentist has appointed its new chief executive who will take over the role from Tom Riall in April this year. After nearly six years as chief executive, Tom Riall will take on the new role of executive chairman for Mydentist from 1 April 2023. He will lead the company’s overall strategy and chair the Mydentist…

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The last occlusion course you will ever need

In his first UK appearance since 2019, Dr Barry Glassman is returning to the UK this year to lead a two-day seminar on occlusion and parafunction.  Are you currently using conventional night guards or repositioning appliances to protect your patients whose diurnal and/or nocturnal activity is causing dental damage, threatening your dentistry, or contributing to…

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Maintaining high standards of patient care without sacrificing wellbeing

A desire to maintain high standards of patient care without having to sacrifice her or her team’s wellbeing was a primary motivator for why Helen Loudon, Corbridge Dental’s principal dentist, left the NHS for private practice. The struggle to meet punishing NHS targets was taking its toll on both Helen and her team. As practice…

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‘Shocking survey’ shows four in five teachers provide students with toothpaste

As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, new research shows that the majority of teachers are now providing students with basic oral care. A survey carried out by hygiene poverty charity, Beauty Banks, shows that 83% of teachers have given their pupils toothbrushes and toothpaste. Other findings include: 81% said there are children…

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Innovation, improved – achieving remarkable results

Beautifully-aligned teeth not only increase confidence, but also helps patients to maintain good oral health. With clear aligners, clinicians can work with their patients to achieve remarkable results, discreetly and comfortably. Clear aligners have fast become a patient preference, with demand driven by aesthetics, comfort and convenience. Indeed, technological breakthroughs have revolutionised the field of…

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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 4 February 2023

Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dental nurse struck off for possession of an indecent photo of child A dental nurse has been erased from the GDC register with immediate effect after police found her in possession of an indecent photo of a child. According to…

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Interest rates increase to 4% – how will this impact dentistry?

Interest rates have risen to 4% – but what does this mean for dental professionals? Yesterday, the Bank of England raised the base rate of interest from 3.5% to 4% – the highest in 14 years. This comes amidst continued effort to combat the effect of inflation. The increase means people with a typical tracker…

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Bupa launches health benefits for UK frontline employees

Leading healthcare provider Bupa has launched ‘My Healthcare’, a new market-leading health benefits proposition for UK frontline employees, providing world-class medical support. The new benefits range from access to GP services to physiotherapy and mental health support. They have been designed in response to feedback from Bupa’s frontline teams on the services that they would…


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