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The government has unveiled its 10-Year Health Plan, detailing major reforms of the NHS – here’s every change that affects dentistry. The 10-Year Health Plan lays out the government’s plans for the future of healthcare in the UK. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said it ‘delivers one of the most seismic shifts…
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Join Bobby Bhandal, Pat Langley and David Nelkin on 7 July at 7pm as they discuss expert strategies to avoid common setbacks as a squat practice. Thinking of starting your own dental squat practice? It’s an exciting step – but one filled with potential pitfalls that can cost time, money and momentum. This practical, no-fluff…
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A new two-year employed development programme has been created for dental graduates – which includes a funded certificate in restorative dentistry and the option of a year abroad in Australia. The Springboard DFT+ programme will be open to university graduates and those completing their dental foundation training. It will provide two years of structured learning…
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LonDEC’s new course for dental professionals looking to return to clinical practice is now open for enrolment. LonDEC is excited to announce the launch of its brand new six-module ‘Return to practice with confidence’ course at King’s College London’s renowned dental education centre. Located just minutes from London Waterloo Station, LonDEC is ideally placed for…
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Renfert introduces SILENT XS: a mobile suction unit providing a cleaner working environment in the dental office. Renfert’s SILENT XS is the first portable suction unit specifically designed for dental offices and in-house laboratories. Battery-powered, with LED lighting and H13/HEPA material in the main filter, it ensures a dust-free working environment and combines maximum flexibility…
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The initial enquiries process introduced to improve ‘timeliness and proportionality’ in fitness to practise proceedings will now apply to isolated reports of low-level misconduct. In November 2024, the General Dental Council (GDC) announced the new process which limits the amount of information gathered at the initial stages of a fitness to practise investigation. At that…
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The newest edition of Dental Protection’s Riskwise journal examines root cause of job dissatisfaction in dentistry. Dental Protection dental director Raj Rattan has urged dental professionals to probe the root cause of any dissatisfaction with dentistry, in the latest issue of Dental Protection’s journal Riskwise. In his ‘Changing places’ editorial, Raj Rattan says disillusionment with…
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New artificial intelligence technology will scan NHS systems to flag safety concerns to the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Described as a ‘world first’ by the Department of Health and Social Care, the AI warning system aims to identify safety concerns before they escalate. It will analyse hospital data to identify patterns of abuse, serious injuries,…
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Join Bilkis Hussain on Wednesday 2 July as she discusses what CQC inspectors really look for. In this webinar, Bilkis will explore the core components of the CQC inspection process and key areas of focus for dental practices. She will discuss the most common pitfalls that result in non-compliance and how to avoid them, and…
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Join Ashley Latter, Emma Wilks and Dan Broadbent on Tuesday 1 July at 7pm as they discuss transforming patients into lifetime members. If you have a practice offering general dentistry, learn the essential strategies to utilise a membership plan and how to keep patients with you for life. Find out how to identify target patients…
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The new Colgate Total Active Prevention toothpaste features a stabilised stannous formula that targets the root causes of common oral problems. Colgate recently invited 43,000 UK dental professionals to try this innovation, with 415 sharing their feedback after eight weeks to give you total confidence. Here’s what dental professionals had to say: The new Colgate…
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Three quarters of UK adults are not meeting the recommendation of seeing a dentist every 12-24 months, according to a new survey. While 78% of the adults believed that oral health plays a significant role in overall physical health and mental wellbeing, 41% were worried about their own oral health. The same survey considered the…
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Dürr Dental celebrates the 60th anniversary of an innovative partnership: suction systems and Orotol disinfectant. Sixty years ago, Dürr Dental not only invented the suction system, but also the associated disinfectant and cleaning agent. This was the start of its innovative system solutions in the field of dental suction and the basis for the best protection against…
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More than eight in 10 dental nurses (84%) said they have continued to work despite a negative impact on their mental health in a new survey. Two thirds (65%) of the nurses said they feel guilty if they take time off due to mental wellbeing issues. This figure was similar among all dental professionals (66%),…
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Solventum explores the benefits of Clarity Precision Grip Attachments in orthodontic cases, including predictable results, reduced chair time and a better patient experience. Clarity Precision Grip Attachment trays are pre-loaded with 3D-printed and fully cured composite attachments that are optimally shaped and customised to fit each patient’s unique anatomy. They increase the consistency and predictability…
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Updated guidance on training healthcare staff from all CQC-registered professions to treat patients with learning disabilities or autism has been published. The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism aims to help professionals deliver safer, more personalised care to patients with learning disabilities or autism. It is named after an 18-year-old with a…
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Having a less varied range of microbes in the mouth may be associated with depression, a new study has found. Researchers compared questionnaires measuring depression symptoms with saliva samples used to identify the microbes present in the mouth. They found that those with less diversity in their oral microbiomes were more likely to present with…
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DPC Dental explains how a new product can eliminate the costly wasted chair time associated with a sensitive gag reflex in patients. Any extension over the allotted chair time costs money, both to the clinician and practice! A new, clinically proven product from the USA can remove one of those costly delay risks by reducing…
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A yeast platform that converts human urine from wastewater into hydroxyapatite, a substance used to make dental implants, has been developed. Researchers from University of California (UC), Irvine hoped the technique would have two major benefits. Firstly, creating a high-value, biocompatible material which can be used to create dental and bone implants, and restore archaeological…
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