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A dermatology group has reported a ‘significant uptick’ in cosmetic filler sales due to facial sagging caused by weight loss drug Ozempic. Galderma clinical investigator Michael Somenek said: ‘As medication-driven weight loss becomes more prolific around the world, so do the associated impacts of facial volume loss and other unwanted cosmetic effects like shadowing and…
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Scottish Labour has urged the government to improve access to ‘life-saving’ dental checks as data shows that Scottish dentists made more than 1,000 referrals related to cancer in 2023-24. The number of referrals made varied significantly between different Scottish health boards. Scottish Labour suggested this means that the chances of a cancer being identified may…
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VSS Academy explains why implant dentistry is now a crucial offering for dental practices, from the expectations of patients to reliable income. In an ever-evolving dental industry, offering comprehensive care is not just an advantage – it is a necessity. If your practice does not include implant dentistry, you might be missing out on a…
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Wales voted in favour of a motion to establish a new dental school in Bangor following reports of a shortage of dental professionals in north Wales. Siân Gwenllian, member of the Senedd (MS) for Arfon, stressed referred to the severity of access troubles as a ‘dental crisis in north Wales and beyond’. She added that…
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A pay uplift of 4.64% for NHS dentists in England has been confirmed, as experts warn that this represents a ‘pay cut’ in real terms. This is despite the recommendation of a 6% increase by the Doctors and Dentists Review Body last year. The pay rise will be backdated to April 2024. The British Dental…
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Almost 40% of Scottish people who are registered with a dentist have not had an appointment in more than two years, according to Public Health Scotland. While ministers have previously noted that 95% of Scottish people are registered with a dentist, new data suggests the proportion who have had an appointment is much lower. Of…
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Welcome to LonDEC – the multi-million pound, high-specification centre at King’s College London that is dedicated to training all oral healthcare professionals. LonDEC aims to drive up clinical standards and improve clinical leadership via unrivalled opportunities for continuous personal and professional development. The centre delivers postgraduate education and CPD for all team members from a…
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A study exploring the health and wellbeing of dental practice managers and receptionists found that one in four (40.8%) were experiencing emotional exhaustion. More than one quarter (27%) were considered to be exhibiting the symptoms of depression. A further 28% said they were suffering from depersonalisation – a feeling of disconnection from their bodies and…
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TePe explains how dental practices can adopt a more sustainable approach and discusses its own developing sustainability strategy. The global healthcare sector is responsible for around 5% of greenhouse gas emissions (Seppänen, 2024). With the increasing demand for care from patients, it is predicted that this figure will continue to grow unless there is a…
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New research found ‘significant inverse associations’ between fluoride exposure and children’s IQ scores, calling the safety of water fluoridation into question. The study estimates that for every 1mg/L increase in urinary fluoride, a child’s IQ decreases by 1.63 points. Lead author Kyla Taylor said this is a ‘statistically significant association’ between fluoride exposure and lowered…
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Zirkonzahn shares the details of its upcoming ‘High-Tech Meets Handicraft’ lecture tour in Cambridge, Brighton and London. The dental company Zirkonzahn (South Tyrol, Italy) has announced its 2025 ‘High-Tech Meets Handicraft – Optimisation of the Digital Workflow for the Fabrication of Full Dentures’ lecture tour will be coming to Cambridge, Brighton and London from 28…
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The Tom Bereznicki Charitable Educational Foundation discusses the Introduction to Occlusion Symposium, helping early career dentists master the fundamental principles of occlusion to support restorative practice. A new one-day symposium hosted by the Tom Bereznicki Charitable Educational Foundation and the College of General Dentistry features a line-up of expert speakers. It has been carefully designed…
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The UK spends less public money on healthcare than nine of 14 European countries, according to new analysis of public health spending. The research compared the UK to the 14 ‘EU14’ countries that were members of the European Union before 2004. The UK’s publicly funded health spend per person was found to be $4,479. This…
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No more ‘wait and watch’ with Curodont Repair – vVardis introduces a medical approach to enamel caries treatment. Professor G V Black, the father of operative dentistry, was known to stress upon the need to focus on caries in the enamel and that dentistry was not only about mechanics (Black, 1910). More than a century…
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The cost of a private tooth extraction has risen by 32% since 2022, according to new research into private dentistry charges in the UK. The research found that patient charges for six common dental treatments had risen by between 14% and 32% since 2022. The average cost increase for these treatments was as follows: Treatment…
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Kathryn Taylor and Alice Weir explain the benefits of apprenticeships for dental practices and the apprentices they employ. Apprentice dental nurse Kathryn Taylor won Apprentice of the Year at the 2024 Dentistry Awards. She joined Dr Rez Dental in 2023 following a spell in the teaching profession and feels it was certainly the right choice…
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Nigel Jones explores the division between NHS and private dentistry in the UK and calls for collaboration between the two. On two consecutive days, I had two very different views of what’s happening in UK dentistry now. The first day brought me, via a social engagement in the northwest, into contact with a hygienist working…
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The Aligner Dental Academy SAFE Symposium is back for 2025 – learn more about what’s in store and last year’s event. Mark your calendar for the Aligner Dental Academy SAFE Symposium on 8 February 2025. The Aligner Dental Academy’s expert educators will lead attendees through an array of fascinating comprehensive dentistry topics including ‘Merging facial aesthetics…
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Extended paracetamol use may not be safe in the over-65 age group according to a new study that found an association with gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and renal complications. Prolonged use of paracetamol was linked to an increased risk of peptic ulcers, heart failure, hypertension and chronic kidney disease. Study leader Weiya Zhang said that paracetamol was often…
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