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.
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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
Five runners ran the Virgin Money London Marathon for the BDA Benevolent Fund recently and collectively raised over £9,000, including gift aid contributions. Funds raised will be used to offer essential support for living costs such as rent and bills to dental students, dentists, and their families.
Read more: London marathon fundraiser a huge success says Ben Fund
The NHS dental crisis pushed the House of Commons into a late finish last night, as the East of England was the focus of debate for the second time in a week.