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Do you want to learn more about the benefits of intraoral scanning? Sign up for free to the Digital Dentistry Show. Taking place on Saturday 27 November at Novotel West, London, delegates can not only browse top exhibitors but also listen to expert speakers. With power lectures ranging from clinical to business topics, there really…
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Dentistry alone witnessed antibiotic prescriptions increase by almost one fifth last year, latest figures show. But this comes after staff were advised to adopt an ‘AAA’ model during the UK’s first lockdown – advice, analgesics or antibiotics. Patient volumes plummeted, falling by more than half in 2020. Now the English surveillance programme for antimicrobial utilisation…
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With thousands of dental professionals already registered to Dentistry CPD, now is your chance to get involved completely free of charge. Launching earlier this year, there are already more than 200 courses available to view. With something available for all members of the dental team covering all dental interests. Features include: Quick and easy-to-read slides…
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Sign up to the the Digital Dentistry Show now for an all-day exhibition and an impressive speaker line-up. Taking place on Saturday 27 November at Novotel West, London, the show will host a series of power lectures focusing on both clinical and business topics. Taking place from 9:00 to 16:00, delegates can also explore the…
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Animal-assisted therapy is a good way to calm down children who have a phobia of going to the dentist. This is according to new research published in the European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry. Statistics suggest that the rate of dental fear and anxiety in children stands between 5 to 20% worldwide. In the UK, for…
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The Digital Dentistry Show is coming to London this month – and you can sign up completely free of charge! Taking place on Saturday 27 November at Novotel West, London, the show will include a range of power lectures focusing on clinical and business topics. Taking place from 9:00 to 16:00, delegates can also explore…
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Obesity rates among infants has soared by almost 5% in only one year, new statistics reveal. Between 2019-20 and 2020-21, the number of schoolchildren who are obese in both reception and year six increased by 4.5%. This marks the highest annual rise since the National Child Measurement Programme started. The prevalence of obesity among four…
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Discrimination and unfair treatment is ‘evident’ within the NHS despite efforts to tackle it, a new report found. The findings also revealed that inequality between NHS staff groups are continuing – and in some cases, even getting worse. Carried out by Nuffield Trust, the report – ‘Attracting, supporting and retaining a diverse NHS workforce’ –…
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The list of the UK’s most sugary Christmas drinks has been revealed, with some containing the equivalent of 15 sugar cubes. As coffee shops and cafes unveil their festive drinks menus, dental supplier Kent Express has analysed which beverages contain the highest sugar levels. From McDonalds to Costa, it was found that Caffè Nero’s Mint…
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In the latest episode of Dentistry Podcast, we welcome Neil Carmichael to talk about the NHS contract and where dentistry is heading. Neil Carmichael is a former MP and current chair of the Association of Dental Groups (ADG). He talks about how he got into dentistry and why he think it is essential it gets…
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With thousands of dental professionals already registered to Dentistry CPD, now is the time to get involved. Best of all, it is all completely free of charge. Launching earlier this year, there are already more than 200 courses available to view. With something available for all members of the dental team covering all dental interests.…
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A campaign pushing for ‘NHS dentistry for everyone’ has gone nationwide after activists were flooded with interest from different corners of the UK. Toothless in Suffolk left the boundaries of East Anglia last week in a pledge to fight for better access wherever it is needed. To mark the launch of Toothless in England, the…
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Snacks marketed as infant food contain such high levels of sugar that it could encourage a taste for sugar among babies. This is according to health campaigners from Action on Sugar following the release of a new product report. Findings reveal that all 73 products analysed featured health claims on the packaging. But more than…
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Ghassan Al-Shaikh Radi, of Acton Town Dental Practices, opens up about his ‘Smile Again’ project and why his practice decided to make a difference among the homeless community. Every first Sunday in the month we open our doors officially to the homeless and destitute. We reached and have been working alongside Acton Homeless Concern, Ealing…
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Dentistry CPD is a hub of activity delivering CPD for thousands of delegates. Best of all, it is all completely free of charge. Launching earlier this year, there are already more than 200 courses available to view. With something available for all members of the dental team covering all dental interests. Features include: Quick and…
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Congratulations to the winners of the Dentistry Scotland Awards 2021! Here’s the full list of this year’s award winners… Charity or Community Engagement Award One Eighty Dental – winner St Vincent Smile – highly commended. Best Child Friendly Practice One Eighty Dental – winner Ohh! – highly commended. Best Dental Nurse Yvonne Hardie – winner.…
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Vaccination against COVID-19 will be ‘compulsory for NHS dental staff’ in a bid to boost uptake. But the measure will not start until April down to fears it could lead to a shortfall in staff over the winter. Latest figures reveal that around 90% of NHS staff in England have had two doses of the…
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Dentaid will support vulnerable groups in London this week as it hits the streets of the capital to offer care. The mobile clinic delivers free dental treatment to those who are rough sleeping or vulnerably housed. Kicked off in partnership with Bupa Dental Care, the van visited Westminster on Wednesday and will return again on…
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Merz Aesthetics announces collaboration with Aesthetic Entrepreneurs to kick off the business accelerator programme. Merz Aesthetics reveals a collaboration with Aesthetic Entrepreneurs, experts in building successful aesthetic brands and elevating businesses. With a long history of empowering healthcare professionals, Merz Aesthetics are committed to developing a greater understanding of the business needs of emerging talent.…
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