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Julian O’Neill is the new honorary patron of the British Orthodontic Society From January 2019 Julian O’Neill, consultant orthodontist at Kettering General Hospital will be the new honorary patron of the BOS. Julian joined the BOS at the start of his training to be an orthodontist. He has been a member of the BOS international committee for…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced it is changing the way it sets the annual retention fee (ARF). A consultation was launched by the regulator earlier in the year on its approach to the way it sets fees. The new policy will now be based on three main principles: Fee levels should be primarily determined by the…
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Nobel Biocare have announced that they will expand the Nobel Biocare Global Symposium into a series of symposia around the globe to bring innovation to more dental professionals worldwide The larger Nobel Biocare Global Symposia event series will span from 2019 to 2021 and take place in Europe, North America and Asia. The originally scheduled…
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People who roll cigarettes are less likely to try to quit smoking, a new study from University College London shows. The study, published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), found 15.9% who rolled their own cigarettes were highly motivated to quit. This compares with 20.3% of those who mainly smoke factory-made cigarettes. The main reason appears to…
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A recent American study suggests that postmenopausal women who have experienced loss of all teeth are at higher risk of developing high blood pressure This is according to a University at Buffalo study published on the 4 December in the American Journal of Hypertension. Multiple studies have suggested an association between periodontal disease and tooth loss…
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MPs have ruled out statutory ban on sale of energy drinks to children Experts advising the government have said there is not enough scientific evidence to warrant a ban on the sale of energy drinks to children. Critics said they were disappointed not to see a recommendation for a ban. The House of Commons Science…
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The UK Home Office has launched a pilot aimed at healthcare professionals from the EU for settled status. In preparation for the UK’s exit from the EU on 29 March 2019, the UK government has committed to protect the rights of EU citizens and their family members currently living in the UK. This includes the right to live…
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A-dec explains how an ergonomic and comfortable chair can extend your dental career and improve your health Anyone who has ever suffered from back pain will know that it can have a significant impact on your mood, sleep, work and overall quality of life. Back pain is a major contributor to shortened dental careers, and…
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One dentist has channelled superpowers into his dental practice to go entirely digital From childhood who doesn’t dream of the super power they could adopt? Scaling walls using web shot from the wrists? X-ray vision? Invisibility? Later in life, for some, nothing has changed! This was certainly the case for aspiring dental super hero Dr Kunal…
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Smoking will no longer be allowed in Scotland’s prisons, with a ban on tobacco taking effect from today. Scotland has introduced a smoking ban in prisons as part of an effort to help inmates quit. The Scottish Government said the ban is a further step towards its goal of creating a ‘tobacco-free generation’ by 2034. Extensive preparation…
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Align Technology has announced new Itero updates and connectivity to improve customer experience and workflow for dental practices The multiple updates associated with the Itero element family of intraoral scanners (Element, Element 2 and Element Flex) includes a new software upgrade with enhanced functionality, and connectivity with important digital dentistry leader: Exocad. These updates will help dentists…
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A-dec explains why focusing on patient experience is a must if you wish to expand your private offering Being an NHS dentist has never been an easy job, and with increasing pressure on NHS budgets and pay cuts across the board, many dentists are looking to expand their private offering. A recent survey by Practice…
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The Oral Health Foundation is urging people to be more aware of how their lifestyle choices can increase their risk of mouth cancer The charity is calling for the UK to be more Mouthaware, following new research which shows a systemic misunderstanding of mouth cancer and what causes it. The newly-published ‘State of Mouth Cancer UK’ report…
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GDC commits to development of a risk-based quality assurance process for dental education In Shifting the balance, as part of an increased emphasis on upstream regulation designed to focus more on the prevention of harm to patients, the General Dental Council (GDC) made a commitment to develop a risk-based quality assurance process for dental education.…
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The European Aligner Society has announced the line-up for its Spring Meeting which will take place in Venice on 29-31 March 2019 at the Hilton Molino Stucky Hotel Building on the success of its most recent meeting which attracted over 600 European delegates the Society has put together a progressive programme to explore the rapid…
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Bupa Dental Care, a provider of NHS and private dentistry services, has announced plans to recruit up to 1,300 new members of staff between now and the end of 2019 The news comes as Bupa continues to grow its UK dental business at pace. Bupa Dental Care is now one of the leading dental providers…
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An alternative to fixed braces for sporting teens There are some young people for whom traditional braces are less suitable. For anyone participating in a contact sport, fixed braces may not be advisable. According to The British Orthodontic Society ‘The risk of tooth damage is increased in fast, physical sports or if moving objects are…
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The Oral Health Foundation is calling for free dental care for mouth cancer patients to combat the discriminatory costs of ongoing healthcare that survivors are often burdened with After treatment for mouth cancer, patients are faced with a series of long-term oral health issues, that often result in complex and expensive dental work. The Oral Health Foundation…
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The next steps in the journey towards the government’s vision of a smokefree generation A new report published on Tuesday by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH report 2018) launched at a joint event in parliament between the APPG on Healthy Homes and Buildings and the APPG on Smoking and Health, calls for action to address smoking closer…
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