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It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… NHS dentistry may not fully recover, BDA warns Following the NHS Dental Statistics 2022/23 published yesterday, the British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that the ‘struggling service’ is unlikely to recover without urgent and radical change. The…
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Learn more about how to optimise Invisalign treatment for children and teen patients at Align’s Growing Smiles Masterclass 2023. Join Dr Barry Glaser and Dr Roopa Kukadia for a masterclass in optimising Invisalign treatment for children and teen patients. As an attendee, you will be able to offer your young patients a positive experience where,…
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Calling all lab owners, dental technicians and CDTs: the entry deadline for the 2023 Dentistry Awards is fast approaching. Returning for 2023, this year’s Dentistry Awards are taking place on Friday 17 November 2023 at The Athena in Leicester. Attendees can expect a glamorous night of celebration and a chance to connect with the UK…
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With more than 2,000 yet to do so, the General Dental Council (GDC) has called for dental care professionals (DCPs) to make their CPD statement ahead of the deadline. The regulator has said that 2,000 dental care professionals still need to make their annual CPD declaration. As well as this, an additional 1,500 have made…
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Following the NHS Dental Statistics 2022/23 published today, the British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that there is no prospect of NHS dentistry returning to pre-COVID-19 levels without radical reform. The statistics show that there were 32.5 million courses of NHS treatment delivered – this is 82% of the 39.7 million provided in 2018/19. The…
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A team of scientists have created enamel-growing organoids which could help to restore and regrow damaged teeth. Led by scientists from the University of Washington School of Dentistry, the study created stem-cell-based organoids that secrete the proteins that form dental enamel. The research team now hopes to make an enamel as durable as that found…
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The government has opened a public consultation on a proposal which could see dental hygienists and therapists alleviate access issues. The proposal is to enable dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer specific medicines under exemptions without the need for a prescription. This plan aims to make it easier for patients to get…
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With the 2023 Irish Dentistry Show on the horizon, find out all the important information you need to know ahead of your visit. The Irish Dentistry Show is taking place on 9 September 2023 at RDS Dublin from 10am – 4pm. FMC will be bringing together Ireland’s dental professionals with an exciting range of exhibitors…
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In this episode of Dentistry Cribs, Manrina Rhode shows off her dream clinic – a chic, luxurious practice in the heart of Knightsbridge, London. Manrina Rhode graduated from Guys Hospital London in 2002 and has since become a leading cosmetic dentist in the UK. Her state-of-the-art clinic opened in July 2022, with every element meticulously designed…
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Dentistry attended 3shape’s inaugural Care symposium to find out how the Trios scanner is innovating the field of digital workflow and the many benefits of adopting one into your practice. 3shape hosted an intimate and enlightening symposium for its valued Trios customers last month in its UK headquarters in Reading. From dental nursing to dental…
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The government’s new NHS Workforce Plan has no mention of dental technicians or clinical dental technicians despite the challenges labs are facing with recruitment. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s plan proposes to train thousands more dentists in England over the next five to ten years. As part of the plan, it will increase training places for…
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Do I need an ultrasonic cleaner? What tests do I need to be carrying out? This month Decon Pete answers frequently asked questions about decontamination and infection prevention and control. I get asked a lot of different questions on social media or by email about a variety of different subjects on infection prevention and control…
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The esteemed Private Dentistry Awards are returning this year to celebrate outstanding dentistry carried out by teams and individuals. Chaired by Dr David Houston, this glamorous black-tie ceremony is one of the most prestigious dental events in the industry. This year’s Private Dentistry Awards will be taking place on Friday 1 December 2023 at Grosvenor House,…
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The Dental Wellness Trust recently visited more than 450 primary school children to provide free oral health screenings. This was the second time the charity had carried out oral health screenings at Waulud Primary School and Nursery in Luton, with the first visit taking place last year. Between five clinicians at a time, more than…
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A brand new oral health practitioner apprenticeship has seen its first cohort receive their qualifications. This first-of-its-kind programme was designed to support the recruitment and retention crisis in dental nursing, and to free up time and resources. In addition, the qualification is connected to the new NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, which aims train thousands…
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Jon Dolding and Lola Welch from Ceramic Designs Lab share how the business has grown and how to maintain a successful lab. Please introduce yourselves Jon Dolding (JD): I’m Jon Dolding, owner and director of Ceramic Designs Lab in Hove and I’ve been qualified as a dental technician for more than 35 years. Lola Welch…
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The GDC has pledged to review any ‘top-up’ fee cases that have been ‘put in doubt’ by the Williams case whereby a dental professional was suspended or erased. This comes after Dentistry.co.uk sent a Freedom of Information request to the GDC for the number of dental professionals who have been erased or suspended for charging…
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FMC is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 Irish Dentistry Awards – have a look to see if you made it. Now in its 11th year, the Irish Dentistry Awards offers an exceptional opportunity for dental professionals across Ireland to be recognised for their skills, innovation, and commitment to patient care. The ceremony…
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FMC can finally reveal the finalists for the 2023 Clinical Dentistry Awards – check to see if you made it. The prestigious Clinical Dentistry Awards are making a return on Friday 29 September 2023 at the glamorous Park Plaza Riverbank, London. This highly-anticipated annual ceremony has earned a reputation for being one of the most…
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