Dental complaints rising
Complaints about NHS dental practices have risen by two-thirds, according to England’s Health Ombudsman. Access, treatment, and fees are common causes for concern.
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Donation to cleft charity
Dentsply Sirona supported Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organisation, in its endeavour to set a world record for the largest online photo album of smiling mouths and made a $120,000 donation.
Mental wellbeing declining
More than half of dental professionals in the UK (57 per cent) who took part in a survey say their mental health is worse now than it was during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Retention survey
Results of the first comprehensive survey focused on dental nurse retention have been released.
Rising antisemitism
A survey of 293 Jewish healthcare practitioners was carried out by the Jewish Dental Association in collaboration with Alpha Omega. It found that 95 per cent of Jewish healthcare professionals (HCPs) in the UK have reported that the alarming rise in antisemitism since the attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7 has negatively affected their mental and emotional wellbeing.
Caries and obesity
Those who have had surgical obesity treatment (also known as bariatric surgery) have a higher risk of dental caries than before surgery. They also often experience a general decline in oral health. This has been shown by a thesis at the University of Gothenburg.
Women’s health inequalities
Measures to support women experiencing difficult menopause or menstrual health symptoms in the workplace are being introduced by NHS Scotland across their workforce.
Scotland increases fees
NHS dental professionals will receive increased fees under a new payment structure from November 1, 2023, to help them provide a comprehensive range of NHS care and treatment.
GDC's three year plan
Following a detailed and thorough review, the General Dental Council’s (GDC’s) priorities have been approved by their council for the next three years in line with the Corporate Strategy 2023-2025. In doing so, this has set the budget and Annual Retention Fee (ARF) for 2024.
Growing your career
Janine Greyling gives an overview of the current UK dental recruitment marketplace.
A land of opportunity
Clementine Rees Brown speaks with Rochelle Fisher about her journey from NHS dental nurse, to a fully-fledged entrepreneur in Australia.
Somerset dental desert
At Somerset Council’s Adults and Health Scrutiny Committee meeting on October 5, 2023, the community pleaded for action to address the area’s shortage of NHS dentists.
Hospital becomes smokefree
Health leaders at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) have signed an NHS pledge for the organisation to become a smoke-free site.
500 extra appointments
Spadental in Whitchurch has increased the number of NHS-funded appointments available for children up to 19-years-old.
Newham supports vape ban
Newham Council is endorsing the call for a total ban on disposable vapes in England and Wales by 2024. Growing evidence suggests they are an environmental concern, a fire hazard and have an increasing appeal amongst children.
