Following news that the Department of Health and Social Care plans to streamline processes within dental settings by granting ‘new powers’ to dental hygienists and dental therapists, we caught up with BSDHT President Miranda Steeples to discuss what this means for the profession and patient access. Miranda also talks about how the decision to allow…
When Sara Hurley vacated the role of Chief Dental Officer (CDO) for England in June last year, Jason Wong MBE – deputy CDO at the time – stepped up to fill the void at Interim CDO until a new permanent replacement was named by NHS England and the department of health and social care. On…
As Generation Z embarks on their journey into adulthood, there’s one crucial aspect of their health that can sometimes be overlooked: their gums. With the rise of sugary diets, and increased stress and anxiety levels, teenagers and young adults are increasingly susceptible to gum disease and other oral problems. This is the topic of Gum…
At the end of January 2024, a select group was brought together on the South Bank in London by KENVUE for the inaugural Dental Schools Advisory Board meeting. The overarching aim was to discuss the current evidence base to support oral health recommendations and to find out how KENVUE can best support dental schools and…
The General Dental Council (GDC) is pleased to announce that Tom Whiting has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer and Registrar and will take up his position in the next three months. Tom joins from the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) where he is Acting Director General having been Deputy Director General…
Prioritising the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases and promoting periodontal health is essential for improving overall health outcomes, preserving natural teeth, reducing healthcare costs, enhancing quality of life, and promoting public health. This was highlighted at an International Summit of Experts held at the Casa de las Encías in Madrid, Spain, the headquarters of…
Aligner Intelligence is delighted to launch its new online platform to meet the needs of the rapidly growing aligner market. Aligner Intelligence supports clinicians at every stage of their patient’s aligner journey from treatment planning to peer-to-peer mentoring. This unique online platform, which allows members to pick their own level of support, includes: Treatment planning…
The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has appointed Dr Caroline Fryar as professional services director to lead the team guiding, supporting, and defending healthcare professionals with ethical and dento-legal issues. Dr Fryar has worked at the Medical Defence Union (MDU), the parent company of the DDU, for seventeen years in various roles. Most recently Caroline was…
The Department of Health and Social Care and its Parliamentary Under Secretary, Andrea Leadsom MP, have announced plans to streamline processes within dental and pharmacy settings and improve patient experiences by granting ‘new powers’ to dental hygienists and dental therapists, as well as pharmacy technicians, following two public consultations. The move will reportedly help to…
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