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Merz Aesthetics kicks off business accelerator programme with Aesthetic Entrepreneurs

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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‘Demeaning their efforts’ – dentists in the armed forces slapped with ‘real-terms pay cut’

Dentists serving in the armed forces face a real-terms wage cut under recent pay recommendations. The move – which also impacts doctors – has been slammed by both the British Dental Association and the British Medical Association. The latest Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body suggests a pay freeze for those earning more than £24,000. Other…

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COVID-19 – UDA rates fell by 58% in 2020

UDA rates fell by 58% in 2020 compared to the previous year, data shows.  The latest CQC State of Care report exposes key issues within NHS dental services, especially among the younger population. It reports that inspectors found particular issues regarding access among children, suggesting the country’s ‘most vulnerable’ infants were affected. Additionally, respondents who…

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Childhood obesity connected to health inequalities, says think tank

Significant health inequalities have led to thousands of young children in England living overweight or obese. New research analysing the state of health across the country suggests up to one in 12 cases could be dodged if health access was improved in England’s most deprived areas. Undertaken by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR),…

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Autumn Budget 2021 – what impact will it have on dentistry?

Chancellor Rishi Sunak yesterday revealed fresh economic plans for the UK, with £5.9 billion set aside to alleviate NHS backlogs. The huge sum sparked conversations among the profession over whether a chunk will be earmarked for dentistry. A number of other financial measures, however, were announced – many of which will also impact dentistry and…

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Dentistry Scotland Show – the microbiome and why it matters

Watch a whole spectrum of lectures at the Dentistry Scotland Show on Saturday 30 October at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange. Free-to-attend, the day will bring clinicians in Scotland the latest dental equipment along with an impressive selection of ‘power lectures’. The Dentistry Scotland Show is your chance to learn, engage and experience the latest in dentistry.…

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Dentistry in Scotland – treatments fell 75% during pandemic

More than 3.5 million dental appointments have been lost in Scotland due to COVID-19. New figures released by Public Health Scotland reveal a significant drop in the number of treatments delivered in the year to March 2021. This period saw treatment delivery drop by 75% compared to the previous 12-month timeframe. Statistics show: Adults underwent…

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Autumn Budget 2021 – profession fears NHS funding will bypass dentistry

As Rishi Sunak prepares to announce the Autumn Budget 2021, reports show that £5.9 billion will be earmarked to tackle NHS backlogs. On top of this, another £5 billion will be spent on health research and development over the next three years. However the profession voiced fears that the new funding will bypass dentistry. In…

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Dentistry Scotland Show – catch lectures on caries management and the patient journey

We cannot wait to welcome delegates to the Dentistry Scotland Show on Saturday 30 October at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange. Free-to-attend, the day will bring clinicians in Scotland the latest dental equipment along with an impressive selection of ‘power lectures’. The Dentistry Scotland Show is your chance to learn, engage and experience the latest in…

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Dentistry CPD: new this week – implants and periodontitis – should we go there?

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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Irish Dentistry Awards 2021 shortlist

With the Irish Dentistry Awards fast approaching, here’s the shortlist for 2021.  Tickets are selling quickly! If you appear on the below shortlist and would like to attend the ceremony, make sure you call 01923 851732. Best Treatment of Nervous Patients Abercorn Dental Care Lucey Dental & Aesthetics Navan Dental O’Connor Moore Dental Practice. Best Child-Friendly…

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‘Morally indefensible’ – two thirds of drinks contain ‘very high’ sugar levels

Nearly two thirds (62%) of drink products contain ‘very high’ levels of sugar, exposing a growing need for marketing transparency.  In a new report by Bite Back 2030 released today (22 October), fresh data reveals the unhealthy realities of food and drink products in the UK. Some key findings include: More than half (57%) of…

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‘Utterly reckless’ – support funds for Scottish NHS practices to be scrapped

All emergency support for NHS dental practices in Scotland will be withdrawn from April, sparking outrage from the profession.  Cabinet Secretary Humza Yousaf announced the government will scrap support funding from 1 April 2022 after stating that pre-pandemic systems are the only ‘practical’ way for dentistry to recover. In a letter to dental practices, he…

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Dentistry Scotland Awards 2021 shortlist

The Dentistry Scotland Awards are back! Here’s the shortlist for 2021. The awards will take place virtually on Thursday 4 November 2021 at 6pm. Simply log on to dentistry.co.uk, register an account and sign in on the night! Charity or Community Engagement Award Ohh! One Eighty Dental Bishopbriggs St Vincent Smile. Best Child Friendly Practice…

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Dentistry CPD: new this week – introducing teeth whitening treatments into practice

Dentistry CPD is a hub of activity delivering CPD for thousands of delegates – and 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 easy-to-read…

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Print ‘smoking kills’ on individual cigarettes, says MP

Each cigarette could have ‘smoking kills’ printed on it under new plans put forward by MPs.  A group of politicians submitted an amendment to the health and care bill to further deter the public from purchasing and smoking tobacco. The change would allow the Health Secretary to make such warnings mandatory. Kicked off by MP…

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