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Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that one third of cancer patients are waiting longer than the 62-day standard to access treatment. Throughout the UK, 62 days is the maximum wait time that health services are targeted to achieve between a suspected cancer referral and the start of treatment. The number…
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A Practice Plan event helped three dental practice owners salvage their business and renew their love for dentistry through an NHS to private conversion. When Richard Staincliffe and his business partners Andrew Lamb and Cerys Williams at Duston Dental found themselves losing the equivalent of three-and-a-half full-time employees within a three-week period in 2022, their…
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It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… New path for overseas dentists approved by GDC The General Dental Council (GDC) has approved a new dentistry degree that provides practical training for overseas students within primary care practice. The University of Central…
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New research recommends a focus on health over weight loss as figures show the most obese patients incur £1,871 per year in healthcare costs. This figure refers to the average annual healthcare cost attributed to each person with class III obesity in 2019. It was divided into £922 of inpatient admissions, £336 of prescriptions, £287…
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An annual graduate survey named dentistry as the most lucrative degree subject, with graduates earning an average salary of £42,000. The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) survey approaches all recipients of UK higher education qualifications 15 months after graduation. The most recent data released in 2024 relates to the 2021/22 cohort. Among the survey questions is…
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Dental Protection has called on the new UK government to prioritise critical issues currently impacting dental professionals and patients. These include access to NHS dentistry, GDC and clinical negligence claims reform, child oral health, and growth of and support for the dental workforce. Key among the recommendations outlined in Dental Protection’s Priorities for the New…
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Workplace stress and effort-reward imbalance were associated with a higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation in a new study. Employees who said they experienced high levels of job strain were found to have an 83% higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation. This is compared to those who were unaffected by stress. Those who perceived an…
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Is a mixed practice the best of both worlds? It’s certainly the most popular business model according to recent figures released by the GDC. Approximately 25,000 people responded to the GDC’s request for workforce data, published in March this year. Of these, 19% were working in fully private practices and 15% in NHS only ones.…
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Mydentist, a leading UK provider of affordable dental care, has launched a new set of people values as it strives to become the best place to work and practise dentistry in the UK. Mydentist has launched a new set of people values, based on feedback from colleagues across the organisation. This will be rolled out…
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Following A level results day, the number of applicants accepted onto dentistry and medicine courses through clearing has increased by 5%. In total, 11,450 students have accepted clearing places to study dentistry and medicine in 2024. This is the highest number since 2021, when 11,810 applicants were accepted through the clearing process. The lowest levels…
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Bupa has launched a new dental allowance for its consumer health insurance customers to help people to stay on top of their oral health. Bupa consumer health insurance policies now include access to a dental appointment every policy year. Customers receive a £300 allowance towards restorative treatments, including crowns or fillings for every individual named…
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An AI computer algorithm that analyses the colour of the human tongue to diagnose diseases such as diabetes has been developed Other illnesses that can be detected include anaemia, asthma, COVID-19, liver and gallbladder disease, and a range of vascular and digestive problems. Senior author Ali Al-Naji said ‘the colour, shape and thickness of the…
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bredent UK Ltd presents the benefits of its copaSKY implant system, using the Bone Growth Concept to provide increased confidence for dentists. Post-operative complications are a palpable concern for any dentist offering dental implant treatment. Poor patient lifestyle or lack of compliance with aftercare routines can lead to infection and an increased risk of the…
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Aligner Dental Academy explains how to plan and deliver interproximal reduction (IPR) in an aesthetic and minimally invasive way. IPR are the three letters that make many dentists shudder when they see it on their clear aligner plans! Given GDPs are masters of enamel reduction when it comes to any restorative work, why is it…
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Colgate discusses the continued prevalence of dental caries, and explores some potential risk factors and their solutions. Dental caries is still a problem, with 27% of adults presenting with obvious caries, with an average of 2.1 teeth affected (Public Health England, 2020). Also, 33% of children present with obvious caries, with an average of 3.5…
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Nearly 3,000 visa applications for health and social care work were submitted in July 2024 – an 82% decrease from July 2023. Home Office data shows that 91,300 applications were received in July for the skilled worker, health and care, and student visa routes. This had decreased by 36% compared to the previous year. The…
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Nigel Jones asks whether the new government will hedge its bets or be brave enough to go all in when it comes to dentistry. ‘It felt like I was betting my house on red or black.’ So said the owner of a very successful private practice as he described to me the pressure he felt…
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The government needs to address the ‘unsustainable’ cost of clinical negligence cases, says the Dental Defence Union (DDU). The organisation has written to health secretary Wes Streeting to raise concerns about the litigation costs absorbed by UK healthcare. It said that the average claimant legal costs were in excess of £10,000 for claims settled up…
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More than three quarters of staff surveyed were in favour of using AI for patient care, while 81% also supported its use for administrative tasks. The public were less positive about artificial intelligence (AI), though more than half (54%) still supported its use in patient care. Six in 10 (61%) also approved of its use…
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