A report from The Nuffield Trust has concluded that dentistry is at its most perilous point in its 75-year history, and radical action will be needed to prevent its further decline: either through further means testing, extensive reforms to dental contracts combined with a huge boost in staffing, or a large injection of funds.
From donating Christmas boxes and oral health packs to hosting integrated healthcare pop-ups, Smile Together colleagues have pulled out all the stops to make a difference to those most in need across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. All whilst delivering their much-valued patient care.
The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) has published its report on the GDC’s performance for 2022/23, concluding that it met 16 of the 18 Standards of Good Regulation.
The General Dental Council (GDC) published updated guidance for the Interim Orders Committee, part of the independent Dental Professionals Hearings Service, in December 2023.
At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) on November 24, 2023 at 55 Broadway, London and via Zoom, Joan Hatchard became honorary president.
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has welcomed two new members to its Executive Committee.
A coalition of baby charities has backed the prime minister Rishi Sunak’s plans to increase the age of sale for tobacco by one year, every year, from 2027. They estimate this could help reduce the number of women smoking during pregnancy by around 10,000 a year by 2033 and create a ‘smokefree generation’.
Dental Protection says it is disappointing that the government’s update on its reform programme for the healthcare professions does not include a more specific timetable for improving dental regulation.
The World Health Organization (WHO) released new data on December 5, 2023, that showed a low global rate of taxes being applied to unhealthy products such as alcohol and sugary sweetened beverages (SSBs). The findings highlight that the majority of countries are not using taxes to incentivize healthier behaviours. To help support countries WHO is also releasing a technical manual on alcohol tax policy and administration.
In a Dental Protection survey of over 1,300 dental professionals in the UK, three in ten (30 per cent) say they have seen or experienced more disrespectful behaviour from colleagues recently than during the pandemic, with over a third (35 per cent) seeing or experiencing this in the last twelve months.
The University of Plymouth’s work to combine first-rate dental training with outstanding community care has been rewarded at the Times Higher Education Awards 2023.
The Scottish Government will hold more talks with public health stakeholders and the alcohol industry early next year to discuss ways of limiting young people’s exposure to alcohol promotions.
Made by Northern Child, ‘What’s Really in Your Vape?’ will see Jordan North, a BBC Radio 1 presenter, front his first documentary as he explores the truth behind the UK’s vaping phenomenon.
The same restrictions that currently apply to tobacco products should be applied to the marketing, packaging and display of e-cigarettes, according to a new consultation response by Public Health Wales.
A survey by Public Health Wales has found that men are less likely than women to think handwashing is necessary. One in five men in Wales admitted they don’t wash their hands after going to the toilet. Men were also more likely than women to report washing their hands for less than 20 seconds.
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