It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…
‘Like a battlefield’ – dentist details volume of dental sepsis cases
The profession is warning of increased cases of dental sepsis amidst ongoing access problems in UK dentistry.
As part of its new ‘Dentists for All’ campaign,The Mirror reports that one clinician in the north of England said their local hospital is ‘like a battlefield’ given the volume of dental sepsis cases.
The BDA says it has been overwhelmed by feedback from members on the growing problems among patients presenting late.
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European Parliament’s amalgam ban: views from the dental profession
As the European Parliament votes to ban dental amalgam from 1 January 2025, the UK dental profession has shared its views on the ruling.
‘Feelings of humiliation and panic’ – why the GDC’s approach to deadlines needs to change
We hear from a practice owner who explains why the approach to ARF deadlines is having an ‘irreversible’ impact on those in dentistry.
Calls made to reform overseas registration exam in dentistry
Calls are being made for urgent reform to the overseas registration exam to help boost the dental workforce.
‘Huge positive implications’ – tobacco use declining worldwide
With tobacco use on the decline across the globe, we hear about the significant impact this will have on the dental industry.
Plant-based eating and dentistry – adapting to a changing world
Dr Bijal Sisodia-Shah and Dr Keval Shah explain how professionals can navigate questions from patients in regard to plant-based diets.
The GDC and the High Court – a dentist’s considerations
As the GDC hits the headlines once again, Simon Thackery wonders if this is the only road the regulator has ever known.
Ban on disposable vapes could have ‘unintended consequences’, say experts
The number of adults using vapes has increased by more than 4.5% in two years, new research has found.
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