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Ancient dental plaque acts as a record of the bacteria in your mouth – and a new study reveals human beings have always loved carbs. In a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a team analysed the evolution of the oral microbiome. Looking at it in humans, Neanderthals and…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has published new guidance relating to direct-to-consumer orthodontics. As interest in remote orthodontic treatment spikes, the GDC has advised dentists on how to exercise their clinical judgement. The GDC statement sits on three main requirements: In line with current guidance and training, clinical judgements on the suitability of a proposed…
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The Queen yesterday confirmed the complete ban on TV and online junk food adverts before the watershed. The proposal was unveiled in a document that stood alongside the Queen’s speech as Parliament was reopened. Published as part of the Health and Care Bill, the report confirmed that firms with more than 250 employees will have to…
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A five-figure sum has been raised for a dental charity after an award-winning dentist auctioned his dental equipment and instruments. Dr Julian Perry, an implant dentist, donated all of his dental equipment to fundraise for dental charity, Dentaid. Auctioning the items on Ebay, the sales raised more than £15,000 for the cause, which provides free…
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The UK takes the top spot for the number of ‘no added sugar’ food and drink launches. This is according to new research from Mintel – sparking suggestions that the pandemic has helped populations to prioritise health. ‘No added sugar’ claims are increasing across Europe, with the UK taking the highest proportion (15%) of new…
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A fundraising campaign set up by a dentist has raised more than £40,000 for the COVID relief efforts in India. Nilesh Parmar – an implant and cosmetic dentist – decided to raise the cash after hearing about the impact of the pandemic first-hand from his sister, Pratibha, who lives in Mumbai. India has been hit…
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Dental practices can claim a deduction from their tax bill if they invest in new equipment, says the latest Budget. The Chancellor’s 2021 Budget included a new tax deduction designed to stimulate investment by UK companies. As a result, between 1 April 2021 and 31 March 2023, dentists who run their practices as companies and…
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A former owner of an NHS dental practice is to be vicariously liable for negligence after alleged poor treatment provided by an associate dentist. In a landmark judgement approved by Cardiff County Court, he will owe a delegable duty of care to the NHS patient. This follows an alleged malpractice carried out by an associate…
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Meranda Gomez-Adams discusses what it was like taking home the Best Recently Qualified Hygienist accolade at the Oral Health Awards. Winning this award has been such a surprise! It was an amazing achievement for me and I was really honoured to even make it to the finals. This has been a rather challenging year for…
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This week we speak to Justin Leigh who discusses why he is passionate about breaking down stigmas surrounding sales in dentistry. Justin is the founder of Focus4growth, a sales and leadership training company with a focus on the dental market. He believes by taking a consultative approach, dental team members can learn how to approach…
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The story of Mediform London starts with its two founders, Jake Hall and Dr Robbie Hughes. Mediform London is a new medical scrubs line bringing modernisation, style and comfort to medical workwear. A collaboration between renowned cosmetic dentist Dr Robbie Hughes and London-based fashion designer Jake Hall, Mediform fuses function with form, offering stylish medical…
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More than three quarters (84%) of orthodontists have seen a spike in adult patients. This is according to new statistics revealed by the British Orthodontic Society (BOS). More than half of UK orthodontists (60%) also report a larger than anticipated jump in demand for treatment over the last 12 months. And data suggests this is…
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This week we hear from Ali Hassan on how he almost fainted at dental school and his love for modifying cars. Ali Hassan Ali graduated from Cardiff University with an honour’s degree, having achieved many awards such as the Margaret Probert Prize. Since then, Ali has dedicated himself to learning the most up to date…
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Join Dr Keely Thorne for a free webinar on making the most of the boom in cosmetic dentistry on Wednesday 12 May at 19:00. During this free live training event, you will learn the refined processes that will enable you to reduce in-practice days, increase your number of Invisalign case starts, and dramatically increase your…
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More than 10% of England’s three year olds are suffering from tooth decay, a new report reveals. The survey – carried out by PHE– found signs of decay in one in 10 (10.7%) of almost 20,000 three-year-olds. And on average, each infant has three decayed teeth. In addition, the survey exposes regional disparities among children.…
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Receiving an opioid prescription from your dentist could put families at risk. In a new study from the University of Michigan, researchers discovered that dental opioid prescriptions could increase the risk of overdose. These findings are based on data from 8.5 million Americans who received dental work between 2011 and 2018. All participants also had…
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A new report is calling for an ‘Armed Forces style’ campaign in a bid to recruit more healthcare workers. Neil Carmichael – chair of the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) – declared his support for recommendations made in a newly-published report. It calls for a well-funded ‘Armed Forces’ style recruitment campaign to encourage people to…
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At our first ever Oral Health Summit, we will welcome world leading experts to deliver lectures on the best approaches around. FMC is excited to kick off the Oral Health Summit on Friday 28th May 2021 hosted in conjunction with our charity partner, Oral Health Foundation and National Smile Month. The virtual event – which…
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Almost one quarter of healthcare workers are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This is according to the first results from the UK-REACH study (Research into Ethnicity and COVID-19 outcomes in Healthcare workers). Out of more than 11,500 healthcare workers, 23% reported vaccine hesitancy. However this figure varied according to different ethnicities. For example: White…
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