Catch up with this week’s dental news – 25 May 2024 -Dentistry
It’s been an interesting week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…
Compulsory NHS tie-in for new dentists under consideration
Launched yesterday, the eight-week consultation will ask whether dentists should commit to delivering a minimum amount of NHS care or have to repay some of the training costs that are subsidised by the government.
Health and social care secretary Victoria Atkins said it is ‘only right’ that dental graduate commit some time to the NHS as taxpayers make a ‘significant investment’.
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Inflation has dropped to 2.3%, a smaller decrease than the 2.1% predicted by economists – how will this affect dentistry?
There has been a ‘relentless drift to the private sector’ within UK healthcare and dentistry, according to a new report by the Nuffield Trust.
New research reveals a 40% rise in type 2 diabetes diagnoses in younger people, sparking calls for political parties to take action.
The government is offering £20,000 ‘golden hellos’ to dentists willing to relocate to underserved areas – dental professionals share their thoughts.
This month, Gemma Forsythe talks to dental nurse Yakini Lateefah to find out the pros and cons of locum dental nursing.
Dental student Maya Abdulrazak explains how she has been impacted by imposter syndrome and her top tips for overcoming it.
Almost all NHS trusts in England said the health of the public has worsened in their area due to rising costs, according to new research.
There is not long to go until the 2024 South West Dentistry Show! Find out which stars will be lining the stage here…
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