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Catch up with this week’s dental news – 6 January 2024

It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… GDC ‘wrong…

Dentistry

Louis Mackenzie: 1968 – 2023

Louis Mackenzie, general dentist, clinical lecturer and head dental officer at Denplan, has died at the age of 55. Louis…

Dentistry

Nearly half of Vikings had dental caries, study shows

A new study has revealed the prevalence of dental problems amongst Vikings, including how they cleaned and treated their teeth.…

Dentistry

GDC ‘wrong and unjust’ in approach to suspension orders, court rules

The General Dental Council (GDC) has said it will appeal a recent High Court decision that ruled the GDC had…

Dentistry

Almost half of young people go for low or no-alcohol drinks, survey says

Almost half of young people across the UK are turning down alcohol for low or no-alcohol alternatives, a new survey…

Health & research

Balancing work and motherhood as a corporate owner

‘The most demanding phase of my life’: Anushika Brogan discusses how to navigate the perfect balance of work and motherhood.…

Business

More than 80 dentists claim interest for delayed COVID business interruption payouts

A group of 84 dentists have been awarded more than £380,000 from insurers as a result of delayed COVID-19 business…

Business

Do dental regulators protect illegal manufacture in dentistry? – part two

Dentistry.co.uk and Laboratory examine the work done to clarify the way regulators enforce the illegal dental manufacture or import of…

Dentistry

Reignite your passion for dentistry

Join Shaam Shamsi on Wednesday 7 February 2024 at 7pm as he discusses reigniting your passion for dentistry.  This webinar…

Dentistry

I’m a qualified dental nurse… what now?

Gemma Forsythe discusses the ‘endless opportunities’ for career development as a dental nurse, and how to make the right decision…

Columnists

‘Treated like a number, not a person’ – dental nurse calls for compassionate approach to CPD

‘The looming uncertainty created immense stress for me’ – we hear from a dental nurse who explains why they believe…

Dentistry

Introduction to early intervention orthodontics with clear aligners

Join Steffen Decker on Tuesday 9 January at 7pm as he discusses an introduction to early intervention orthodontics with clear…

Clinical Dentistry

GDC’s failure to meet all standards of good regulation ‘not good enough’

Calls have been made for the General Dental Council (GDC) to take action to reduce the amount of time taken…

Dentistry

Should you be concerned about losing patients when converting from NHS to private?

‘Dentists, take heart!’ – Anju Jairath, Les Jones and Zoe Close address some common concerns when converting from NHS to…

NHS to Private

Do dental regulators protect illegal manufacture in dentistry? – part one

Dentistry.co.uk and Laboratory ask where the professions’s regulators stand on the illegal dental manufacture or import of dental devices such…

Dentistry

Too little, too late – a look back at 2023

Following on from last month’s part one of their review of the dental landscape in 2023, Nigel Jones continues his…

Dentistry

A letter to my younger self – Nina Frketin

Dental technician Nina Frketin looks back on the lessons she has learned over the years in a letter to her…

Dentistry

Dentistry’s 2023 round up

It has been a significant year for UK dentistry – from landmark court judgements, workforce plans and the closing down…

Dentistry

The smile behind the mask – addressing mental health

Sorabh Patel emphasises the importance of prioritising mental health and resilience to ensure a healthy and productive career in dentistry.…

Dentistry