GDC policy change
The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced a change to what will be published following decisions by the Interim Orders Committee (IOC) after a review of its policy.
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Workplace engagement report
Gallup’s ‘State of the Global Workplace: 2024 Report’ found that global employee engagement has stagnated and employee wellbeing has declined in 2023 after multiple years of steady gains. The company said the result is that the world’s employees continue to struggle at work and in life, which has direct consequences for organisational productivity.
Elevating your skills
Ronie Salazar details the role of educational videos in enhancing dental nursing skills.
Prescription powers
The General Dental Council (GDC) has welcomed a legislative change, effective June 26, 2024, that aims to improve direct access for patients to dental hygienists and therapists while promoting better use of the skill mix in the dental team.
2.6m alcohol deaths
A report from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that 2.6m deaths per year were attributable to alcohol consumption and 0.6m deaths to psychoactive drug use. Notably, two million of alcohol and 0.4m of drug-attributable deaths were among men.
CPD myth buster
The Society of British Dental Nurses (SBDN) is pleased to announce its contribution to the Dental Professionals Alliance's ECPD myth buster.
Decline in children's health
The Food Foundation, alongside food experts and campaigners, is calling for the next government to address the decline in children’s health.
Disabled patients resources
A series of resources have been developed to improve the oral health of individuals with special healthcare needs.
Vape flavours and quitting
A University of Bristol-led study has found restricting the choice of flavoured vapes, also known as e-cigarettes, could have an adverse effect on adults who use them to reduce or quit smoking.
Charity launches oral health
The Oral Health Foundation has launched a manifesto laying out key priorities for the next government to transform oral health across the United Kingdom.
Student research awards
The winners of the 2024 Max Horsnell Travel Award and National Student Elective prize have been announced by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD). These annual awards recognise vision and endeavour in the field of paediatric dentistry.
Scottish food skills project
Edinburgh Community Food has announced the launch of a community nutrition project focused on oral health.
Mixed perceptions of the GDC
Most early career dental professionals hold either a positive (44 per cent) or neutral (30 per cent) perception of the General Dental Council (GDC), with dental care professionals viewing the GDC more favourably than dentists, according to a report.
Dental costs data
The Oral Health Foundation has uncovered alarming reasons behind the growing reluctance of UK adults to visit the dentist.
Vaping trends
University of East Anglia has looked into the rising trend of vape use by teenagers and young adults. The research revealed young people see smoking and vaping as interchangeable.
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