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Hundreds of patients have filed complaints over hygiene and hand washing in dental and GP practices in England. New data shows that more than 300 were formally submitted during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic – with around two thirds concerning hand washing. According to NHS Digital, around 360 complaints were made between 1…
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Join Chris Lefkaditis and Patrik Zachrisson at the North of England Dentistry Show where they will discuss guided surgery with Exoplan. Taking place on Saturday 12 March 2022, this free-to-attend event will include a leading line up of speakers, with CPD for all attendees. Delegates can browse the exhibition hall containing all of the latest…
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Dentists have warned that cutting off pandemic support for the profession would ‘devastate dental services’ and increase health inequalities in Scotland. A debate in Holyrood saw Scottish MSPs vote against a motion on support for NHS dentistry. This was tabled by the Scottish Conservatives and backed by both Scottish Labour and Liberal Democrats. Ministers have…
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Sara Hurley has confirmed that the current standard operating procedure (SOP) will remain in place for dentistry. This comes as the government announce that the requirement to self-isolate after testing positive for Covid will end tomorrow (24 February). Instead, those who do test positive will still be encouraged to stay at home and avoid contact…
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John Makin will speak about complaints handling at the North of England Dentistry Show in Manchester. Taking place on Saturday 12 March 2022, the show features a leading line up of speakers, CPD for every attendee as well as an exhibition hall containing the latest dental innovations and technology. Held in Manchester Central Convention Complex,…
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Faye Donald is just one of the expert speakers taking to the stage at the North of England Dentistry Show in Manchester. FMC will kick start its 2022 events with the North of England Dentistry Show in Manchester on Saturday 12 March. This free-to-attend event will include an exhibition hall with the latest dental innovations…
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The UK missed out on a spot in the top 10 list of European countries for dental hygiene, a new study revealed. Data shows that people in Ireland and Lithuania take better care of their teeth than their British neighbours. Of the almost 30 European countries investigated, Norway was declared the most conscious when it…
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Shivani Patel will discuss the difficulties of multidisciplinary planning at North of England Dentistry Show in Manchester. Taking place on Saturday 12 March, this event will include a leading line up of speakers, CPD for all attendees and an exhibition hall containing all of the latest dental innovations. Held in Manchester Central Convention Complex, it is…
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The House of Lords debated the use of dental X-rays to determine the age of migrants, arguing that the process is ‘unethical’. The debate followed amendments put forward to the Nationality and Borders Bill, which look to control the use of dental age checks for undocumented migrants. Proposed by the British Dental Association (BDA), it…
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Hear from Donna Hickey at the North of England Dentistry Show where she will talk about managing compliance. Taking place on Saturday 12 March 2022, the show features a leading line up of speakers, CPD for every attendee as well as an exhibition hall containing the latest dental innovations and technology. Held in Manchester Central…
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Robbie Hughes will head up the first ever Avant Garde suite at the North of England Dentistry Show this year. Taking place on Saturday 12 March 2022, the show features a leading line up of speakers, CPD for all attendees and an exhibition hall containing all the latest dental innovations. Held in Manchester Central Convention…
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We’re back with a brand new series of the Dentistry Podcast. Over the coming weeks we will bring you exclusive insight into the workings and lives of dentistry’s leaders. From mindset and management to clinical work, we will hear about the first-hand experiences of the profession’s high achievers – and what they put into practice…
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Hear from Gulshan Murgai at the North of England Dentistry Show where he will talk about changing perceptions with digital dentistry. Taking place on Saturday 12 March 2022, the show features a leading line up of speakers, CPD for every attendee as well as an exhibition hall containing the latest dental innovations and technology. Held…
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Scientists have discovered how to make artificial enamel to help fix fillings and tooth decay. And researchers say that the material is tougher and more durable than the real thing. In the new study, scientists attempted to mimic the natural assembly of enamel. The team used extreme temperatures to shape hydroxyapalite wires – the same material…
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Just two glasses of wine could contain almost an entire day’s recommended sugar intake, according to new research. Now health experts are calling for improved alcohol labelling in a bid to curb excessive sugar intake. The Alcohol Health Alliance UK analysed around 30 bottles of wine, including red, white, rosé, sparking and fruit. Findings show…
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Suki Singh will open up about the benefits of a dental membership plan at the North of England Dentistry Show. Taking place on Saturday 12 March 2022, the show features a leading line up of speakers, CPD for all attendees and an exhibition hall containing all of the latest dental innovations. Held in Manchester Central…
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A major pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer are handing out free oral hygiene products to those in need. ‘Ask for Jesse’ is a new campaign fronted by Boots, aimed at helping to close the poverty gap by assisting vulnerable families. Working in collaboration with The Hygiene Bank, customers can simply ‘ask for Jesse’ when in…
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Sarah Macdonald will discuss retention post short and long-term orthodontic treatment at the North of England Dentistry Show. Taking place on Saturday 12 March 2022, it features a leading line up of speakers, CPD for all attendees and an exhibition hall containing all the latest dental innovations. Held in Manchester Central Convention Complex, it is…
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A dentist has been suspended after telling a dental nurse that her eyes ‘are like the snake from the Jungle Book‘. The General Dental Council (GDC) suspended the clinician for a year after concluding that he behaved inappropriately towards a colleague. In a conduct report, it stated the dentist said words to the effect of…
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