Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem – here’s what happened over the past seven days…
‘Significant decline’ in number of dental graduates taking up foundation training
The dental profession is witnessing a ‘larger than usual’ decrease in the number of dental graduates accepting foundation training places.
This week, Eddie Crouch, chair of the British Dental Association (BDA), told fmc-stage.thinkdemo.co.uk that practices are reporting a drop in the uptake of foundation places by newly-qualified dentists.
Although further research is needed to confirm the trend, it may come as no surprise given the chaos associated with the NHS during the pandemic.
Dentists on early Covid-19 frontlines report higher rates of depression
A first-of-its-kind study found that dentists and dental hygienists who worked on early Covid-19 frontlines report higher symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Disability Pride Month – how a cochlear implant changed my life in dentistry
As we continue to celebrate Disability Pride Month, Andrew Winters discusses the life-changing impact of his cochlear implant – both inside and outside of dentistry.
NHS staffing crisis a ‘serious risk’ to safety of patients, report finds
According to MPs, the NHS – including dentistry – is facing ‘the greatest workforce crisis’ in its history, posing a serious risk to the safety of both patients and staff.
‘It’s like survivor’s guilt’ – one dentist on the emotional impact of the Russia-Ukraine war
Dentist Myroslav Goncharuk-Khomyn talks to Leo Jurkiw about the realities of life in western Ukraine and how she is contributing to the war effort.
Have you completed your CPD? The deadline is approaching!
The CPD deadline for DCPs is fast approaching – have you completed yours yet? We’re here to help at Dentistry CPD, the easiest way to fulfil the requirement.
Aesthetic Dentistry Expert – ‘Turkey teeth’, Jack Fincham and the realities of discounted treatments
This month, Dentistry Webinars
Here’s our upcoming list of webinars – don’t forget to sign up if you haven’t already:
- Staying connected to our patients – Dr Teki Sowdani – Thursday 4 August at 7pm.
- The importance of practising Slow Dentistry – Jana Denzel and Miguel Stanley – Tuesday 9 August at 7pm.
I hope you all have a great weekend. As always, you can catch all of our previous webinars On Demand.
Catch up with last week’s dental news here.
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