How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 2 December 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Dental nurse removed from register after missing CPD deadline by two hours We have launched Saving Grace, a campaign calling for fairer regulation to reduce the number of unnecessary removals from the GDC register. Showing her support, one dentist […]
Study finds concerning levels of HIV/Aids-related stigma in Pakistani dental teams
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The number of people with HIV/Aids in Pakistan has increased dramatically in recent years, and the classification of HIV/Aids prevalence in the South Asian country has moved from low to a concentrated epidemic in major Pakistani cities. In the first study to investigate HIV/Aids-related knowledge, stigma and care practices among dental healthcare providers […]
Dentistry rides third-quarter roller coaster
LEIPZIG, Germany: The dental industry is known for its resistance to economic recession; however, as dentists know, no clinic is an island. In the third financial quarter of this year, dentists in developing dental markets experienced better patient flow than their counterparts in some of the world’s wealthiest nations did. Softening consumer trends—particularly in the […]
Tackling stress and shortages in dental nursing
Give me a break! Gemma Forsythe discusses the many pressures of dental nursing, such as the inability to take breaks, staff shortages, and burnout. A survey was conducted by Dental Protection of over 1,300 dental professionals in the UK and the results have now been published. Around 35% of dental professionals are unable to take […]
Remove groundless complaints to protect mental health, DDU urges
Healthcare regulators must remove groundless complaints to restore faith in regulation and safeguard mental health, the Dental Defence Union (DDU) has said. This comes after the head of the DDU, John Makin, spoke at the Westminster Health Forum Event on priorities for dentistry in England. He told attendees that the regulators ‘must do more’ to […]
Is AI the key to patient-centred dentistry?
Hannah Burrow, CEO and co-founder of Kiroku, discusses how AI tools can make dentistry more patient-centred, not less. In a recent survey, over one-third of dentists revealed that they have already embraced artificial intelligence (AI) in their practices, recognising its potential to streamline operational tasks. Despite this, many are reluctant to embrace AI as there […]
How far apart are the retral contact position and the intercuspitation position usually?
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How to perform a head and neck cancer screening
The Mouth Cancer Foundation illustrates the screening protocol for dental professionals to carry out in the practice. When it comes to cancer, early diagnosis is key to ensuring patients have the best possible outcome. Therefore, all dental professionals are encouraged to carry out a thorough head and neck cancer screening on every patient at least […]
Adapting to the season of change
With the changing of the seasons, this month Nadia Ahmed discusses how to navigate change and the importance of creating a healthy daily routine. As the golden colours of autumn now surround us, it is a reminder of the season of ‘renewal’ or ‘change.’ Since writing my last column, we find ourselves having to adapt […]
One third of oral health professionals offer preventative advice to patients, study says
Around one third (34%) of oral health professionals always offer preventative care advice to patients, according to new research. The study, carried out by Haleon and the College of General Dentistry, looked at the current role of preventative oral healthcare in the UK. Speaking to 2,000 consumers and 505 dental health professionals, key findings include: […]