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%…
Empowering the future leaders in dentistry at the Young Dentists Forum
ISTANBUL, Turkey: Dental care in Turkey has gained widespread popularity, attracting people from around the world seeking treatment. Known for its high-quality education, advanced dental technologies and affordable treatment options, the country has become a top destination for local and international patients. This rapidly growing interest is supported by an increasing number of young professionals […]
“The oral health needs of older adults have changed considerably in the last years”
ISTANBUL, Turkey: Prof. Gerry McKenna is a faculty member in the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast, where he leads oral health services research and geriatric dentistry within the Centre for Public Health. In this interview with Dental Tribune International, he sheds light on the evolving oral health needs and […]
Partnerships for a world with optimal oral health
ISTANBUL, Turkey: In a world where oral disease affects nearly half of the global population, achieving universal coverage for oral healthcare by 2030 is an urgent imperative. Since 2021, governments have taken concrete policy actions to promote oral health. The World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) Global Strategy and Action Plan on Oral Health 2023–2030, which aligns […]
Dentistry graduates found to earn the highest UK salary
An annual graduate survey named dentistry as the most lucrative degree subject, with graduates earning an average salary of £42,000. The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) survey approaches all recipients of UK higher education qualifications 15 months after graduation. The most recent data released in 2024 relates to the 2021/22 cohort. Among the survey questions is…
How to manage tooth staining
This month, Manrina Rhode explores what causes staining and the variety of approaches to managing it. Today we’re going to talk about the staining that our patients have in their mouths and why it might be there in the first place. Typically, stains will come from things like black coffee, tea, coloured foods, smoking cigarettes…