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Is there anything you want to know about the future of NHS dentistry? This is your last chance to submit your questions for Dentistry Question Time. In a brand new venture, Dentistry Question Time will welcome some of the profession’s key names to debate pressing topics. In our first discussion, our expert panel will discuss…
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Chief dental officer Sara Hurley has urged dental teams to read an alert relating to FFP3 masks. A new central alert system notification warns of potential technical issues relating to a particular FFP3 mask. Manufactured by Fang Tian FT-045A, the alert says that new information suggests the item may not meet the standards set out…
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The last 12 months has thrown a lot into question, including the future of NHS dentistry. Dentistry Question Time will give you the chance to get some answers. We are hosting a live debate with representatives from all corners of dentistry. And you get to ask the questions. Dentistry Question Time will kick off next…
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Two thirds of the world’s countries are not allowing dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccines, it has been revealed. Data also shows that half of the countries who responded agreed to prioritise dentists for a vaccination. This is according to a new survey carried out by the FDI World Dental Federation. As a result, it is…
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Dental professionals think it is harder to gain consent when they do not see the patient face to face. More than half (52%) of dental teams report that it is more difficult to obtain patient consent during a remote consultation. And around 38% reported their key concern of working remotely was their ability to assess the…
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Our brand new venture, Dentistry Question Time, kicks off next week – and you get to ask the questions. Dentistry Question Time will welcome some of the profession’s biggest names to debate the hottest topics in dentistry right now. And you will have the chance to put forward your own questions for the panel to…
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What would you ask an expert panel about the future of NHS dentistry? Dentistry Question Time will welcome some of the profession’s biggest names to debate the hottest topics in dentistry right now. And you will have the chance to put forward your own questions for the panel to consider. Our first set of speakers…
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The number of children seen by a dentist in Scotland fell to one quarter of the 2018-2019 average, it has emerged. Between May and December 2020, data reveals the number of infants visiting the dentist stood at around 25% of the 2018-2019 average. For adults, this figure was around one third of the 2018-19 average…
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Dentistry Question Time will welcome some of dentistry’s biggest names to debate the profession’s hottest topics. In our exciting new venture, we will host a series of online discussions where leading experts will discuss the most pressing issues facing the profession. Most importantly, you will have the chance to put forward your own questions for…
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Matt Hancock, the Health Secretary, acted unlawfully by delaying the publication of contracts carried out during the pandemic. Last week, it was ruled that he had ‘breached his legal obligation’ by failing to publish reports within 30 days of contracts being tied up. As a result, Mr Hancock has come under fire for his lack…
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Julian English, FMC’s editorial director, draws on his 25 years’ experience in dentistry to discuss the future of the NHS contract. In this week’s episode, we speak to Julian English – editorial director at FMC – who takes on the topic of the NHS contract and what he thinks this should look like to benefit…
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Welsh dental students have been reassured and told they are likely to reach the required standards expected of a graduate this year. As a result, they are unlikely to have their graduation delayed. This is a move that has gone ahead despite what is happening with their counterparts in Scotland. Many Scottish dental students were…
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Final year dental student Owen Hughes talks us through his journey into music and how he landed himself an audition on The Voice UK. How did you get into dentistry? I grew up in Wales in a small town called Monmouth, which is really close to the border. I started my dental journey in school…
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More than 20,000 extra applicants have signed up for dentistry and medicine courses this year, it has been revealed. Latest figures from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) show that applications for more vocational degrees have soared. For example, more than 60,000 students have applied to study nursing at university – marking a jump…
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Three dental students from the University of Manchester talk us through their pandemic project, Dentinet, and how they’re helping to revolutionise student learning. Please introduce yourself Owen Kelly Hi, my name is Owen Kelly and I am a fourth-year student at the University of Manchester, but originally from Belfast. I decided to do dentistry due…
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Calls are being made for clarification after Scottish dental students at a university were told they would not be compensated. This follows the news that dental students across Scotland will be eligible for financial support. Aberdeen, Dundee and Glasgow dental schools all decided to defer graduation due to the lack of clinical contacts in the…
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Toothpaste and mouthwash are on track to remain the most in demand oral hygiene products. This is according to new research carried out by Fact.MR. Research shows the global oral hygiene market is set to expand by more than 5% during the forecast period from 2021 to 2031. Key findings from the study include: A…
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A dental hygienist is giving away £10,000 worth of treatment to NHS frontline workers to thank them for saving her mother’s life. Renate Cusumano saw her mother spend three weeks in intensive care after she caught COVID-19 at the beginning of 2021. As a result, she wants to give back to frontline staff who helped…
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Bursaries will be offered to struggling dental students in Scotland in response to COVID-19 disruptions. Calls were made to help dental undergraduates who may have to repeat a year due to the pandemic. The Scottish government has agreed that a bursary of up to £6,750 will be offered to students at Aberdeen, Dundee and Glasgow…
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