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Additional powers for dental hygienists and therapists – what do dentists think?
Last week, the government announced plans for dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer certain types of medicines…
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Catch up with this week’s dental news – 30 March 2024
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… New powers…
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MP hopes latest plan will improve dental access
Following the announcement that dental hygienists and dental therapists will be granted new powers, the government shares the rationale behind…
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Your guide to the 2024 Dentistry Awards
The Dentistry Awards have returned for 2024 – here is everything you need to know about entering, including the full…
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A new consensus: insights from KENVUE’s inaugural Dental Schools Advisory Board meeting
At the end of January 2024, a select group was brought together on the South Bank in London by KENVUE…
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Dentistry Talks podcast: let’s talk about s*x with Dr Naomi Sutton
In this episode of Dentistry Talks, we speak to Dr Naomi Sutton about why conversations on sexual health are crucial…
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New powers granted to dental therapists and hygienists, government announces
The government has announced plans for dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer certain types of medicines without…
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Dentistry’s Guide to Dental Chairs
Introduction Dentistry’s Guide to Dental Chairs is a comprehensive look at the multifaceted aspects of selecting the best dental chair…
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UK dental educators head to Germany for GBT training
Dental universities in the UK are visiting EMS in Germany for cutting-edge training in Guided Biofilm Therapy to share with…
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Work underway to report cause of death during active FtP cases, says GDC
The GDC has provided an update to address recent concerns about the level of detail that is put into the…
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Menopause and oral health – it’s not just hot flushes!
Dental hygienist Sakina Syed discusses the link between oral health and menopause, and how dental professionals can help patients experiencing…
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Dentistry magazine and the green transition
Dentistry magazine is changing and the ‘why’ is just as important as the ‘how’ – here’s everything you need to know.…
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‘How I manage eight dental surgeries and 50,000 bees’
Amanda Mason discusses her passion for keeping bees and how it has helped her improve as a practice manager. Amanda…
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The Bollywood bash that gives back
Rowan Thomas reports back from the Bollywood Dentist Jhumka Ball 2024, dentistry’s charity tribute to Bollywood cinema. Saturday 3 February…
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Scope of practice does not need review, says CDT
Andrew Barrs urges caution over the proposal to expand the scope of practice of clinical dental technicians. This article is…
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Over one third of dental helpline callers are newly qualified dentists looking to leave
Over a third of calls to the Confidental helpline service come from dentists who have qualified in the last five…
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Are dental therapists used to their full potential in the UK?
Last week, we asked if dental therapists are being used to their full potential in the UK – here’s what…
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Water fluoridation – consultation launched on expansion in north east
The government has today launched a consultation expanding community water fluoridation schemes in the north east of England. This comes…
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What do dental therapists want?
Cat Edney speaks to three dental therapists at different stages of their career to find out what they look for…
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