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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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Kent Express explains the financial and practical benefits of purchasing and restocking your dental supplies through a price plan. Time is precious when you’re a dentist. But with the constant flow of patients and everything else in between, time is not something DCPs have very much of. Often compounding this is the amount of time…
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TePe introduces its range of SLS-free and vegan toothpastes – find out more about the benefits of SLS-free toothpaste and the varieties available. As with all dental products, there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ when discussing an individual’s needs and requirements. With that in mind, why should selecting a toothpaste be any different? With a recognised history…
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Around 980,000 – or almost one in five – of 11 to 17 year olds have tried vaping, according to new data. While more than half (53%) had only tried vaping once or twice, only 1.3% of participants said they no longer vaped. Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) estimates that 230,000 children vape more…
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Increased ‘presenteeism’ or working while ill was estimated to cost the UK economy £25 billion – but its workforce was among the least likely to take sick days globally. This ‘hidden cost’ is due to lowered productivity when ill. The analysis by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) suggests that employees lose an average…
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The Zirkonzahn School offers a wide range of educational programmes, combining dental technical teaching with a school of life and culture. Among the several schools located in the heart of the Aurina Valley and conceived by the creative mind of Enrico Steger, the Military School is undoubtedly the most traditional training offered to the young.…
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Dental Sky shares the inspiring story of Lyndsay Davidson’s career, who balanced family life with further training to get started with inclusive dentistry. Dentistry is a field often defined by the passion of its professionals to advance their skills to benefit their patients. For many, it is more than just a career – it’s a…
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Philips introduces its new Maternal Health Toolkit, designed to help dental professionals support patients during pregnancy. Philips has created a Maternal Health Toolkit to help support dental professionals to guide patients through pregnancy. The resources can be found on a maternal health landing page on the Philips website. Via materials designed for dental practices, they…
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Practice Plan is bolstering the support it offers to dental groups with the recruitment of a new member of the support team. Having been the lead contact for groups of practices for nearly 15 years, Practice Plan business development manager Lynne Womersley has welcomed a new field-based colleague. Former employee of Practice Plan Group patient…
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Sensodyne explores a trending subject: how can you help patients care for sensitive teeth before, during and after whitening? A perfect white smile is something that most people would love to have and patients are becoming ever more willing to spend their money to achieve it. Professional whitening is an increasingly popular service that patients…
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More than half (54%) of the adult population admit to skipping toothbrushing at least once per week according to research by the Oral Health Foundation (OHF). One in six (16%) participants also said they skip toothbrushing at least three times per week. The Oral Health Foundation described these findings as ‘extremely troubling’. Chief executive Nigel…
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‘Successive governments and NHS dentistry leaders have collectively failed the public,’ an open letter to Wes Streeting on NHS dentistry has said. Signed by Mark Jones, founder of dental campaign group Toothless in England, the letter lays out the group’s expectations for the new government regarding NHS dentistry. It congratulates health secretary Wes Streeting on…
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A government review has identified failings within the Care Quality Commission (CQC) which are ‘hampering its ability to identify poor performance’. The interim report found that the regulator’s inspection levels were well below pre-COVID levels. It also described a lack of clinical expertise among inspectors and inconsistent assessments. Finally, the report identified issues with CQC’s…
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A recent roundtable tackled the issue of mental health and wellbeing among dental care professionals (DCPs) and how teams can provide support. Victoria Wilson recently organised a DCP wellbeing advocates online roundtable, co-hosted by dental consultant Claire Frisby. The aim of the session was to address the stigma of mental health and provide professionals with…
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The surgical charity Operation Smile is now the beneficiary of a significant legacy fund donation from The European Aligner Society, it has been announced. A sum of £80,000 over three years will help the charity develop and support cleft lip and palate treatment programmes. These have a lasting impact in developing countries. Operation Smile carries…
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More than eight in 10 people (84%) in the UK eat at least one sugary snack per day according to research on sugar consumption by the Oral Health Foundation. A further 79% said they consumed up to three sugary snacks each day. Six in 10 (62%) respondents said their sugar intake came from food, including…
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NSK explains how you can access the educational discussions that took place for National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day on demand. To commend the invaluable work of dental hygienists and dental therapists in today’s dental landscape, two dynamic and thought-provoking NSK Ikigai forums have been held. Each was designed to empower dental hygienists and…
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