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A practice using a dental therapist-led system shares what this involves, and why it has been invaluable to both patients and the dental team. Jade Campbell, dental therapist In June this year, my principal dentist, Ali Abdelbagi, launched a dental therapist-led practice in Pontarddulais, a small town in South Wales. The practice aims to provide…
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FMC is thrilled to announce the finalists of this year’s Irish Dentistry Awards – congratulations to all who made it. Now in its 13th year, the Irish Dentistry Awards continue to honour the best in the field, celebrating clinical excellence across Ireland. This year’s ceremony will be taking place on Saturday 7 September at The…
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Join Elizabeth Last and Sarah Buxton at 7pm on Wednesday 30 July as they discuss HR and employment law – where are we now? The webinar will discuss in detail the new legislation that has come in as of 6 April 2024, what was on the horizon and what the winning political party has promised…
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Some 66% of Scottish dentists believe last year’s SDR (Statement of Dental Remuneration) changes are an improvement of the previous model, a survey suggests. Nearly nine in 10 (88%) also believe this reform cannot be the ‘final destination’ for NHS dentistry. This survey is the first evidence from frontline dentists since the payment reform was…
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Following Labour’s landslide victory, we hear from the dental technology community about what the new government means for dental labs. John Dalby, lab owner I must be on a different planet, but I believe, although Labour would not bring wholesale/direct changes for our profession/trade, things will improve on the demand side as they promised to…
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A new survey has found that nearly one in four (24%) people tried and failed to get an NHS dental appointment in the last two years. In addition, when asked why they were unable to get one, most (42%) said their practice was not taking new NHS patients. A third (36%) also said there were…
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Health secretary Wes Streeting has announced that an independent investigation will be taking place into the performance of the NHS. Led by Lord Ara Darzi, an NHS expert, the report will ‘tell the hard truths’ about the current state of the health service. Using the findings of the investigation, the government will draw up the…
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After a successful and well-received launch last year, we are bringing Laboratory Leading 20 back – get your nominations ready! FMC is delighted to be bringing back Laboratory Leading 20 for its second year. In 2023, we launched Laboratory Leading 20 to spotlight the unique influence, skill and contributions of dental technology. This year, we…
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The sugar tax nearly halved children’s daily sugar intake from soft drinks within a year of being introduced, according to a study. Following the sugar tax’s implementation in April 2018, the study looked at the sugar intake of 7,999 adults and 7,656 children from 2008 to 2019. Also known as the UK Soft Drinks Industry…
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Join Justin Leigh, Shaz Memon, Sandeep Kumar and Hannan Saleem on Tuesday 16 July as they discuss creating a million pound practice. This webinar is a live discussion with Hannan Saleem from the London Dental Centre. Mentors Justin Leigh, Shaz Memon and Sandeep Kumar will discuss their role in supporting Hannan Saleem and his practice…
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New research shows that smoking-related cancers are at an all time high in the UK, with six people diagnosed every hour. In addition, the number of new cases have reached 160 per day – an increase of 17% compared to 2003 levels. Compared to 20 years ago, more than 20 more people are being diagnosed…
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The health secretary Wes Streeting today met with dental leaders to begin negotiations on the NHS dental contract. He also discussed the launch of Labour’s Dentistry Rescue Plan, which aims to create an additional 700,000 emergency dental appointments each year and tackle ‘dental deserts’. Streeting met with the British Dental Association (BDA), which stated that this…
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Calling all dental technicians, clinical dental technicians (CDTs) and dental labs: the final entry deadline for the 2024 Dentistry Awards is just around the corner. The awards, which recognise excellence across all walks of general practice, will take place on 13 September at their usual home of The Athena in Leicester. And with entry now…
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Join Pat Langley on Wednesday 10 July at 7pm as she discusses infectious diseases update – what dental practices need to know now. The aim of this webinar is to provide an update on the infectious diseases that pose a threat in dental practice. Learning outcomes Pat Langley Since qualifying from Manchester University, Pat’s career…
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Last week, we asked the profession if women in dentistry still face barriers – find out what was said… Dentistry’s Big Questions explores the hottest topics of the profession. Last week, we wanted to find out whether women still face barriers in dentistry. Our poll revealed that some 80% believe that barriers still exist within…
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The Australian government has restricted the sale of vapes so they can only be legally bought from pharmacies in a move to cut the nation’s nicotine use. Implemented on Monday 1 July 2024, this new law has banned the sale, supply, manufacture, importation and commercial possession of non-therapeutic and disposable vapes. This means adults can only…
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With three of FMC’s dental awards officially open for entries, hear directly from judges on what makes a winning awards entry. FMC is pleased to announce that entry has opened for the Dentistry Awards, the Clinical Dentistry Awards and the Irish Dentistry Awards. Find out everything you need to know about the awards below, as…
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Join Linda Greenwall on Wednesday 3 July at 7pm as she discusses success strategies in advanced whitening 2024. This lecture covers the current tooth whitening techniques used in dental practice, focusing on new whitening innovations for 2024. Discussing the classification of bleaching techniques into three categories is vital in order to assist with predicable treatment…
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Nearly one third of UK parents are using credit to pay for their children’s orthodontic treatment, a study shows. The Brace Index study, carried out by Intuit Credit Karma, also found that some 13% of parents are paying for the dental bills using their savings. In addition, nearly two in five parents (39%) have delayed holidays…
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