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The Government has announced a 2% uplift in pay for NHS dentists in England from October. This move comes after the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB) recommended dentists’ pay should increase by 2%. Government is proposing an increase of 3% for expenses in general dental practice (except for staffing costs, which will be…
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With the Digital Dentistry Show coming to London on the 15 September, we list six reasons why it’s the must-attend event. 1. It’s completely free to attend The Digital Dentistry Show is the UK’s largest free-to-attend digital dentistry show, what else is there to say? 2. Gain CPD You can receive a substantial amount of your required…
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Your foundation training can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. Years of study have equipped you with knowledge and practical skills, but there can be a huge learning curve in assimilating the practicalities of the job. The DDU has issued advice to help you make a success of your foundation year. For more information visit www.theddu.com.
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Find out why the IAS Academy 2018 World Symposium will be the perfect opportunity to take your orthodontic skills to new heights. The latest study released by the British Orthodontic Society (BOS) on bos.org.uk (2018) for National Smile Month this year revealed an increase in the amount of adult orthodontics provided throughout the UK compared to…
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Severe obesity levels in children aged 10-11 years old have reached their highest level since records began. New figures published today by Public Health England (PHE) shows an upward trend of excess weight, obesity and severe obesity in year six children. There is also a downward trend of underweight children in reception and year six…
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Mini Mouthcare Matters (Mini MCM) launched today to help integrate oral health into the care paediatric wards offer to patients. The new programme will train nurses, health care assistants and doctors on the importance of children’s oral health. As part of Mini MCM, paediatric staff will now ask patients, or their parents, when they last saw a dentist…
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Ivoclar Vivadent UK & Ireland is pleased to announce its new generation of intensive seminars and expert symposiums. The first event is Mi Expert Symposium: Minimally Invasive Dentistry with Digital Technology, taking place on Saturday 13 October at The Lowry in Greater Manchester. The event will host five exceptional speakers who will educate dental professionals on how…
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Thousands of patients are unable to see an NHS dentist due to a recruitment crisis, the Daily Mail reports. Mydentist, with more than 650 practices around the UK, admits that it is struggling to fill vacancies in its practices. This has led to many patients having treatments cancelled at the last minute and having to…
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S4S Dental Laboratory explains why it is an award-winning dental laboratory. Founded in 2005 and based in Sheffield, we are an award-winning dental laboratory that offers a range of specialist dental products in the areas of orthodontics, bruxism, and snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea. Why choose S4S? Created out of our passion for helping sufferers of…
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In part three of the series, associate dentist at Revive Dental Care, Dr Jonny Stevens, describes his experience of implementing a new, standardised rotary endodontic therapy. Having qualified from university in 2014, I had already been introduced to using rotary filing systems and was able to have further hands-on with rotary endodontics during my foundation…
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Preventative therapy can avoid tooth decay and secondary diseases. The new Zooby Disclosing Tablets support professional teeth cleaning for children and increase their personal responsibility by colouring new plaque red and older plaque blue, highlighting areas that are often missed when brushing the teeth. The patients then receive individual instructions and tips for their personal…
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UK Government advisers have recommended extending funding for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines to boys. The HPV vaccine is currently offered to girls aged 12 to 13, this new recommendation means 400,000 boys will also benefit from the vaccine every year. The Government has said it will consider the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunsation’s (JCVI’s) advice.…
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Patients with long-term facial pain are costing the economy over £3,000 each every year, a new study has found. Patients with persistent long-term face and mouth pain not caused by toothache spend £650 a year on things like travel and prescription costs. Whilst employers lose out on almost £2,500 every year due to staff absence and loss…
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Tom from FTA Law explains if it is possible to acquire a dental practice through a limited company. For more information visit www.fta-law.com, email info@fta-law.com or call 0330 088 2275.
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Prescriptions for stop smoking aids have fallen in England by 75% over the last 12 years, new figures have shown. The British Lung Foundation found that stop smoking prescriptions have fallen across the whole of the UK between 2005 and 2017. In Wales, prescriptions fell by a third, Scotland saw a 40% drop, with England experiencing…
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Thinking of attending the Private Dentistry Show? Here are a few reasons why it’s the perfect show for you. The Private Dentistry Show is just around the corner, and promises to be the ideal exhibition for dental practices looking to start, or grow the private side of their practice. The show will take place from 9:30…
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Dr Nicholas Goodacre, director of The Wellington Clinic, explains how intraoral scanning has changed the way he works. For more information visit www.3shape.com.
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In a world of social media and smartphones, patients are far more aware of trends in aesthetic dentistry as well as of the look of their own smile. Delivering high quality tooth whitening treatments has become an essential requirement of any forward-thinking practice. According to Hexa Research, the global tooth whitening product market is expected…
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The world’s largest consumers of sugar are the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to the latest figures from Protectivity. On average every person in UAE consumes 214kg of sugar every year, equivalent to 53,591 teaspoons. The UK comes 68th on the list, consuming 30kg of sugar per person per year, around 7,616 teaspoons. The top 10…
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