Catch up with this week’s dental news – 4 May 2024


It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…

The government has proposed updates to the NHS Constitution, including changes to the process of requesting same-sex wards and care.

In a new release this week the government said ‘biological sex matters’ when providing care for different sexes.

As a result, the constitution proposal outlines how it will meet ‘the different biological needs of the sexes’ and what patients can expect from NHS services in meeting these needs.

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What does the profession think of the smoking ban?

Dental professionals respond to the news that MPs have voted in favour of the tobacco and vapes bill which will impose a smoking ban.

Black Dental Network Excellence Conference

Gaby Bissett describes the highlights of this year’s Black Dental Network Excellence Conference – and why the group is only just getting started.

Continuing their squat practice series, Mark Brown and George Cheetham explain how to plan financially for setting up a squat practice, funding options, and what to invest your money in.

NHS dentists in England returned almost £150 million worth of government funding last year after failing to meet their treatment targets.

This week, we celebrated National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day, a day dedicated to the contributions of dental hygienists and dental therapists.

New research suggests that vaping could be exposing users to toxic metals like uranium and lead, impacting organ development.

Ditch vaping if you want to get pregnant, experts say

Experts have recommended that those trying to get pregnant should avoid vaping following a new study into fertility.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could remove a disability benefit for some mental health sufferers in an effort to tackle the UK’s ‘sick note culture’.

All FMC awards have officially launched for 2024, including the Dentistry Awards and Private Dentistry Awards. Register now to be the first to know when entries open.

Registration is open for the Dentistry Awards – register your interest and be the first to be notified when entries open

We’re bringing you three fantastic webinars next week:

Dentistry Live

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