Thousands on waiting list for NHS dental practice
Some 8,500 people are on a waiting list for an NHS dental practice – and those trying to join will face an eight to nine-year wait. The practice, based in Bridlington in the East Riding of Yorkshire, is the only dental practice providing NHS dentistry in the area. The seaside town, with a population of […]
Elevate your clear aligner therapy game at the ADA SAFE Symposium
The Aligner Dental Academy (ADA) shares the details of its exclusive symposium in London this February – find out more about the formidable lineup of speakers. Why ADA? Excellence redefined! Helmed by industry luminaries, The Aligner Dental Academy (ADA) provides advanced education and support for any dentists aiming to excel in delivering highest quality aligner therapy and obtaining […]
New year, new ‘private’ start for your practice?
Patient Plan Direct shares a testimonial to show how practices can make 2024 their best year yet and find a more rewarding path in dentistry. As the new year begins, the constraints from NHS dentistry continue. If you’re a dentist feeling the strain and are looking for a better work-life balance, amongst other things, a full or […]
GC South America highlights innovations and education at 41st CIOSP
SÃO PAULO, Brazil: GC South America is pleased to announce its participation at the 41st São Paulo International Dental Congress (CIOSP), scheduled to take place from 24 to 27 January. In a 72 m² booth, the company will unveil its latest innovations, including the highly anticipated Initial LiSi Block and everX Posterior.
Dental South China 2024 visitor registration is open
GUANGZHOU, China: Online registration for the 29th Dental South China International Expo is now open. The event will be held on 3 to 6 March at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, a city with rich historical significance as one of China’s main commercial and trading centres. Attendees can look forward to […]
Tobacco use declining worldwide, says WHO
Published today, a World Health Organization (WHO) report has found that tobacco use is declining across the globe. The findings show that one in five adults worldwide are consuming tobacco – a significant decline from one in three in 2000. It also highlighted that some 150 countries are successfully reducing tobacco use. Brazil and the […]
‘Not feasible nor justifiable’ – European Parliament votes to ban dental amalgam from 2025
Following today’s European Parliament vote to ban dental amalgam from 1 January 2025, the profession has warned of the impact on UK dental services. Silver amalgam is currently the most common material for NHS permanent fillings across the UK. Fillings represent around a quarter of all courses of NHS treatment delivered in England, according to […]
‘Life can be unpredictable’ – dental therapist calls for GDC changes
Dental therapist Ibrahim Numan discusses why change to GDC regulation is needed to protect the profession and prevent unnecessary registration removals. We all know how small the ‘dental world’ is. If you do not know someone who has been removed from the register for administrative issues such as late annual retention fee (ARF) payments or […]
Labour Child Health Action Plan: a step closer to self-care as a solution?
Bas Vorsteveld, Haleon vice president and general manager Great Britain and Ireland, reveals his views on Labour’s Child Health Action Plan. Last week, the Labour Party launched their Child Health Action plan. Whilst the Action Plan covers children’s health broadly, one of its seven points contains proposals to address the crisis we currently see in […]
Intraoral scanners – take the leap into digital in 2024
S4S Dental Laboratory explains why practices should be investing in intraoral scanners to take the leap into digital – and how they can save some money in the process. It’s no secret that over the last decade, dentistry has seen an accelerating surge in digital development. With so much choice out there, it can be […]