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The UK ranked highly in good oral health habits following a worldwide survey into oral health awareness. A number of key findings were revealed in the largest worldwide consumer oral health survey, carried out by Sunstar. Assessing 15,000 respondents across 15 different countries, the UK ranked best for brushing teeth twice a day with fluoride…
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A new carbon neutral toothbrush made from renewable raw materials has been launched by GSK Consumer Healthcare (GSKCH). The company is piloting its Dr Best Greenclean toothbrush. Using new sustainable handle technology, it builds on previous innovations with sustainable packaging and bristles. Its handle is made from renewable cellulose and ‘tall oil’, a wood-based bioplastic…
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Under 18s will be barred from opting for Botox and fillers in a new government move to better regulate cosmetic treatments. From 1 October, ages will need verifying prior to treatment. Practitioners will face prosecution if they do not adhere to the new law. This follows a year-long review into non-surgical beauty treatments, which saw…
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For the first time ever, Vatech – a market leader in digital X-ray equipment – has outreached corporate social responsibility projects in Africa. Starting with St Benedict’s Health Centre in Uganda, the company donated a full package of dental X-ray equipment to help those most in need. Vatech’s mission is to create a better world…
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Teledentistry rose to prominence during the pandemic – and now a study is suggesting it could be here to stay. Research led by King’s College London has found that teledentistry is a valid option for first stage triage and even follow-up visits. The team hoped to investigate attitudes towards teledentistry and highlight ways to improve…
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We have pulled together some of dentistry’s top influencers to celebrate their efforts in educating both the profession and the public. Dentistry’s Social Stars is a brand new list detailing some of the profession’s most well-known influencers across platforms such as Instagram and Tiktok. From viral videos to class-A clinical cases, we have chosen the…
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Gemma Forsythe provides insight into the day-to-day of dental nursing and why she thinks some nurses are leaving the profession. We welcome Gemma Forsythe on this week’s episode, a dental nurse based in Northern Ireland. She discusses why she thinks many dental nurses are seeking new careers and the challenges the role faces. ‘I do…
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Around 40% of dentists report it will take 12 months or longer to tackle the backlog of patients at their practice. This is according to latest research carried out by the Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. It reports that four in 10 dental surgeons say it will…
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Millions of young children missed out on an NHS dental appointment in the last 12 months. Official statistics expose a significant drop in the number of youngsters who saw a dentist during the pandemic. The number fell from 58.7% as of 31 March 2020 to 23% on 31 March 2021. This means more than nine…
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A dental nurse was groped by a married patient in the middle of a procedure. The 49-year-old patient touched her buttocks during a tooth extraction at a clinic in Glasgow, Scotland. Taking place in April this year, the then trainee dental nurse was also held by the top and had kisses blown at her. The…
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Older people could face having to pay for NHS prescriptions as the government proposes increasing the qualifying age for free prescriptions. The Department of Health and Social Care is currently discussing raising the upper bracket to fall in line with the state pension age when it comes to exemption from prescription charges. The state patient…
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More than half a million young people are now eligible for free NHS dental care in Scotland. From today, around 600,000 18 to 25 year olds can get dental care free of charge. This follows the SNP pledge to abolish all NHS dental care charges after they were re-elected in May. Health secretary Humza Yousaf…
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More than 200 health professionals have banded together to launch a rival body to Public Health England (PHE). Named Public Health Collaboration (PHC), the group is a self-proclaimed ‘grassroots army’ made up of the public and patients. It follows claims that more needs to be done to tackle poor diets and obesity. Last year, it…
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Calls are being made to fix the ‘unworkable’ waiting times at a key hospital for dentistry on a channel island. This follows reports that one child has been waiting six years for treatment. The Jersey Dental Association, speaking to ITV, is urging the government to take a look at the long-term plan for infants’ dental…
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Dental practices in Scotland have been given just 24 working hours to prepare for free NHS provision. Today, the Scottish government issued guidance on how NHS practices can deliver free care for 18 to 25-year-olds. The move falls under the SNP pledge to abolish all NHS dental care charges after they were successfully re-elected in…
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Little or no research has been carried out into the mental health of dental nurses, a report shows. While there is an abundance of evidence that dentists suffer from increased burnout, very little is known about the wider dental team. Findings concluded that dentists experienced high levels of stress, particularly due to litigation and regulation.…
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An Afghan dentist has described scenes of people ‘beaten like animals’ – and has turned to the UK for help. According to a fresh report by Sky News, the anonymous dentist had his documents snatched by the Taliban before he reached UK forces. This comes as the Taliban gains control of Afghanistan for the first…
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Self-employed dentists in England saw no change to their taxable income in 2019/20, new data reveals. The figure remained at £68,600 for the second year running – a figure that now falls below their Welsh counterparts. In Wales, 2019/20 brought a 7% rise in taxable income, marking an increase from £64,200 to £68,700. NHS Digital…
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Respirator masks have been hailed the go-to face covering to mitigate COVID-19. Researchers at the University of Surrey recommend the masks are worn between 3.2 and 9.5 hours for ‘maximum effectiveness’ – suggesting a level of around 97% effectiveness against virus-laden particles. Medical face masks provided between 2.6 and 7.3 hours of usage time, with…
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