The fight against unsafe remote orthodontic treatment has had a massive boost, with Europe-wide support from dental organisations joining together to declare ‘DIY Orthodontics is hazardous for patients.’
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A project to understand how the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) is implemented in dentistry started by The Dental Technician (DT) has arrived at the truth: “Regulators take no action if illegally manufactured or imported dental devices are fitted to dental patients”.
Read more: Magazine uncovers disturbing evidence about illegal dental devices
As today sees the launch of Mouth Cancer Action Month, the dangers of missed dental appointments due to the pandemic backlog, has hit the news headlines.
Read more: As Backlogs Grow, Mouth Cancer Puts Lives In Danger
Researchers have been using a new technique to analyse the impact of acid on dentine, in the hope that a deeper understanding of the process will improve restorations and aesthetics.
There was fantastic news for dentists in the budget yesterday…actually…we’re kidding…there wasn’t.
Read more: White Socks And Sandals – The Budget And Dentistry, In Full
Shocking new figures show that NHS dental treatments carried out in Scotland dropped by more than 75% in 2020 compared to 2019.
Read more: MP’s Back BDA And Healthwatch – Scotland Loses 75% Of Dental Treatments
As the new proposed Health and Care Bill reaches the Commons Committee stage, Lord Philip Hunt has called the Government’s plan to centralise the control of water fluoridation schemes “An opportunity to take a big step forward in not only improving this generation’s oral health, but those for decades to come.”
Read more: British Fluoridation Society Prepares To Battle For Health And Care Bill Changes
The British Dental Association has teamed up with Healthwatch England to call on the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to use the approaching Spending Review to “Guarantee the future of NHS dentistry.”
Read more: Calls On Sunak To ‘Guarantee’ NHS Dentistry’s Future
The new College of General Dentistry was officially launched at the Barber-Surgeons’ Hall in London last night.
Read more: College Of General Dentistry Officially Launched With Address By New GDC Chair