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The UK public is consuming less sugar following the introduction of the sugar tax on soft drinks. While the volume of drinks purchased did not appear to change, the sugar within the beverages dropped by around 30g per household every week. The UK soft drinks industry levy (SDIL) was introduced in April 2018 to help…
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The dental market in the UK has had a ‘strong recovery’ from the impact of the pandemic, it has been revealed. This is according to the latest dental market review from Christie & Co. In March 2020, dental practices were forced to close as countries across the world were plunged into lockdown. But the report…
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Just 24 to 72 hours of interrupted oral health can lead to a drop in ‘good oral bacteria’, a study has revealed. The research found that poor oral hygiene produces bacteria that causes gum disease and accelerates the ageing of the oral microbiome. Participants were told to carry out optimal oral health regimes for three…
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A low rate of COVID-19 infection was found among dental hygienists in the practice setting. This is according to a new study carried out by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the American Dental Association (ADA). It reveals that 3.1% of dental hygienists have had COVID-19 after analysing data collected in October last year.…
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As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, we will mark the occasion with a discussion celebrating women in dentistry. Taking place this evening at 7pm, we will join a room on Clubhouse to mark International Women’s Day. Titled ‘Celebrating women in dentistry’, we will talk about the fantastic contributions women make to the profession. We…
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On International Women’s Day, we hear from three dentists about why they believe dentistry is a great career for women. NHS figures show there is almost 10% more female dentists in 2020 than there were in 2009/2010. We hear from women clinicians at Mydentist about what inspired them to join the profession. Sandhya Sreecumaar –…
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Wesleyan’s Iain Stevenson talks us through the latest budget and what this means for dentistry. This week Chancellor Rishi Sunak revealed his March budget, that will guide the UK economy out of its third national lockdown. We speak to Iain Stevenson, a senior area manager for Wesleyan who, for the last 15 years, has led…
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This week saw the launch of Dentistry Question Time where an expert panel debated one of dentistry’s most pressing subjects. On Monday, hundreds tuned in to FMC’s first ever Dentistry Question Time live debate. Running for two hours, we had a number of key speakers discuss and debate a key question within the profession –…
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The government has recommended that NHS dentists receive a 1% pay rise in 2021 to 2022, sparking calls for a ‘fair deal’. This follows the latest report of recommendations to the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB). The British Dental Association (BDA) labelled the news a ‘body blow’ to an already precarious healthcare…
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NHS staff were inundated with more than 137,000 spam or phishing emails last year. This is according to the latest figures from NHS Digital. Obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, NHS employees reported 27,958 suspected phishing emails targeting their email service. These were drafted in a bid to encourage recipients into sending across confidential…
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Dental appointments in London plummeted by 21% in comparison to its 2019 levels, research reveals. The latest NHS data shows 44.5% of the adult population received dental treatment in the 24-month period up to December 2020. This is 10% lower than the data from the NHS’s previous annual report. But London was not the only…
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To mark International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the efforts and achievements of women across the dental profession. Kicking off this week, we will take to our social media platforms to recognise the wonderful work of women in the dental team. In addition, we will also join a room on Clubhouse on International Women’s Day from…
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A dental nurse was turned away from a vaccination centre – despite dental team members qualifying for priority access to the COVID-19 jab. Michelle Martin, a dental nurse at Barrowford Dental Practice, said her colleague, Lisa Clarkin, was denied a vaccine at her local hub after turning up for her appointment. The vaccination was booked…
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Tonight we will hear our expert panel answer your most pressing questions relating to the future of NHS dentistry. Dentistry Question Time debate will kick off this evening (Tuesday 2 March), the first in a series of live discussions focusing on the most pertinent topics of today. Hosted by FMC’s Julian English, tonight’s chat will…
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There’s just one day to go until Dentistry Question Time takes to your screens. In a brand new venture, our first Dentistry Question Time debate will look at one of the profession’s most pertinent questions – is there a future for NHS dentistry after COVID-19? Taking place on Tuesday 2 March 2021 at 7pm, the…
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A leading consultant has seen an increase in signs of mouth cancer because early indications are missed due to the pandemic. Matthew Garrett – dean of the faculty of dental surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons – said changes to the way patients have been seen over the pandemic has led to higher risks…
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Dentistry Question Time will kick off next week – and this is your chance to get your questions answered about the future of NHS dentistry. In our first ever Dentistry Question Time debate, our expert panel will discuss one of the most relevant topics – is there a future for NHS dentistry after COVID-19? And…
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Orthodontics specialist Emma Laing talks to us about how she’s handling a spike in patient interest. This week’s podcast guest is Emma Laing, a specialist in orthodontics. Based in Harley Street, Emma talks us through how she’s experienced a spike in serious orthodontic enquiries since getting back to practice last summer. She also discusses how…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Introducing Dentistry Question Time Is there a future for NHS dentistry after COVID-19? That’s the question we’re asking a panel made up of leading figures from around the profession. But it’s not just us asking. This is your…
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