It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…
Sara Hurley, chief dental officer for England, to stand down
England’s chief dental officer will stand down this summer, NHS England announced yesterday.
CDO Sara Hurley will step back from the role at the end of June after eight years in the job.
NHS England said it will soon be starting the process to appoint the next CDO. It will announce further details in due course.
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Is NHS dentistry collapsing – or has that become a narrative?
Del Kahya addresses the ‘skewed perception’ of NHS dentistry and why it’s important to promote balanced discussions.
Police seize £45,000 worth of counterfeit toothbrush heads
Thousands of counterfeit toothbrush heads thought to be worth £45,000 were seized by police officers in a raid this month.
Introducing the Future of Dentistry
Introducing the Future of Dentistry – a new campaign focusing on the forces at play in the ever-changing world of dentistry.
How to attract and retain dental nurses
Head dental nurse Hayley O’Neill shares her top tips for retaining dental nurses in an unprecedented climate.
NHS dentists in England at lowest level in 10 years
The number of active NHS dentists in England is at its lowest level in a decade, official figures show, as pressure mounts for urgent reform.
UK Dentistry Golf Championship – last chance to enter
Time is running out to enter the 2023 UK Dentistry Golf Championship – find out how to sign up and what the day involves.
Dentistry Webinars
We have some great webinars lined up for you:
- Practice ownership – should I take the plunge? – Raabiha Maan – Tuesday 30 May at 7pm
- Navigating dental practice sales: understanding deal structures and types of buyers – Peter Cummings and Matt Bennett – Wednesday 31 May at 7pm.
Don’t forget, all of our previous webinars are available On Demand.
Catch up with last week’s dental news here.
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