New Scottish decontamination guidance: Part A
Following the recent update to decontamination guidance in Scotland, Decon Pete looks at how the management of decontamination processes is changing. Last month we outlined that Scotland has now received a new SHTM 01-05 document. Therefore, I would like to breakdown the highlights from each section and what this means for dental practices. This document,…
Chinese company accused of illegally acquiring thousands of corpses for dental bone grafts
TAIYUAN, China: Over the last couple of weeks, details have begun emerging of an investigation into a disturbing and highly profitable trade in dead body parts for use in the production of allogenic dental bone grafts in the northern Chinese province of Shanxi. The case was initially brought to light by a local criminal lawyer, […]
Anterior crowns on teeth and an implant
Dental technicians have so many different restorative materials and design and finishing concepts available to them that it can seem difficult to select the best option for a specific case. Using an all-rounder like KATANA Zirconia YML (Kuraray Noritake Dental) can facilitate improved decision-making. It is a great choice for single- to multi-unit restorations, works […]
Why working in the dental sector fuels burnout
Anna Middleton discusses the concerning issue of burnout among dental professionals ahead of her webinar on the subject. Why do you think working in the dental sector in particular fuels burnout? There are so many factors which can contribute to the risk of burnout, but the main ones include: Who is most susceptible to burnout?…
Grace Harvey: from Paralympic swimming to dentistry
Recently, British Paralympic swimmer Grace Harvey spent the day at Bupa’s Malthouse Specialist Dental Care practice to gain insight into the role of a dentist as she considers a career taking care of people’s oral health. As the official healthcare partner for ParalympicsGB, Bupa is committed to creating inclusive workplaces and break down barriers…
New path for overseas dentists approved by GDC
The General Dental Council (GDC) has approved a new dentistry degree that provides practical training for overseas students within primary care practice. The University of Central Lancashire’s Bachelor of Dental Surgery International (BDSi) route was approved by the GDC for taking a new approach that prepares overseas dentists for practice and registration in the UK.…
GDC reports more DCP registrants in 2024
The number of dental care professionals (DCPs) on the UK register has increased this year, the General Dental Council (GDC) reports. This follows last month’s annual renewal period, which recorded 75,905 DCPs on the register – a 5.7% increase from 2023, with 4,101 new registrants. All DCP professions saw an increase in registrants with the…
FDI to break records in Istanbul: 2024 congress featuring 277 key speakers in ten parallel session halls
ISTANBUL, Turkey: A pivotal event in the dental industry calendar, the FDI World Dental Congress is poised to make a triumphant return to Istanbul in Turkey from 12 to 15 September. This year’s congress (FDIWDC24) will be held at two venues: the Istanbul Congress Center (ICC) and the Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Centre […]
Exocad launches Inspira Denture Tooth Library
DARMSTADT, Germany: Dental technicians now have the benefit of the Inspira Denture Tooth Library, the first denture tooth library designed by exocad specifically for a digital denture workflow. This library features predefined contact points for automatic occlusion design to simplify the prosthetic set-up for digital denture design.
Two slices of ham a day ‘increases risk of type 2 diabetes risk 15%’
Meat consumption – particularly processed meat and unprocessed red meat – has been linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. According to a new study by the University of Cambridge, regular consumption of 50 grams of processed meat a day – equivalent to two slices of ham – is associated with a 15%…