It’s been a busy week on the earth of dental information. Missed the headlines? Right here’s what’s occurred over the previous seven days…
‘More sugary than Coca-Cola’: dentists name for child meals motion
Dentists have urged the federal government to confront the ‘grotesque levels of sugar’ in child meals following ‘damning’ analysis into the trade.
In probably the most wide-ranging market evaluation of its form, the analysis included 209 merchandise aimed at kids beneath 12 months. It discovered no enchancment within the sugar content material of the child meals trade.
Greater than 1 / 4 of the merchandise had increased sugar content material by quantity than Coca-Cola, with some pouches containing as much as 184% of the sugar discovered within the comfortable drink – and marketed to infants as younger as 4 months.
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Sugar tax might be prolonged to lattes and milkshakes
Milkshakes and lattes are simply a number of the drinks that might be coated beneath the sugar tax following new authorities proposals.
NHS dental entry: newest statistics revealed
Just one fifth of sufferers who tried to get an NHS dental appointment within the final month have been profitable, a brand new authorities survey discovered.
Plan for change: how is NHS dentistry being fastened?
The federal government’s plan for change guarantees an ‘NHS fit for the future’ – we discover how the plan will affect dentistry within the UK.
Completely happy Nationwide Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day 2025
Dentistry is delighted to have fun Nationwide Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day on 1 Could for its second 12 months – right here we element why it’s necessary to recognise and have fun these integral roles.
Why is vulnerability in dental enterprise so essential for fulfillment?
We chat with Nikki Retigan, who, having had a stroke at 34, opens up about tips on how to be actually weak – and why it may change your life and enterprise. You possibly can watch on Youtube and pay attention on Spotify.
Why one dentist is operating all seven World Marathon Majors in 9 months
Dentist Niall Hutchinson explains why he has set himself the problem of operating all seven main marathons in 9 months – and the way it’s going thus far.
A affected person reported me to the GDC – I really feel betrayed and confused
This month, Sarah McKimm responds to a reader fighting a affected person grievance to the GDC and affords steps to handle the psychological toll.
Deadline prolonged for Dentistry’s Subsequent High Digital Dentist!
The deadline has been prolonged to 16 Could! Apply now and win a 12 months’s value of unique teaching and mentoring – together with the mortgage of a digital scanner.
Dentistry Webinars
One other two webinars are lined up for you subsequent week. Join under!
An infection management replace and mythbusters – Pat Langley – Tuesday 6 Could at 7pm
The way forward for dental search engine optimisation: tips on how to keep forward in an AI-driven world – David Nelkin – Wednesday 7 Could at 7pm.
Dentistry Reside
It’s also possible to enroll now to 2 Dentistry Reside classes, with the subsequent going down this month:
Dentistry Reside: Again to your roots! – Shakil Umerji – Thursday 22 Could at 7pm
Dentistry Reside: rising the effectiveness of root canal remedies – William Holme – Thursday 12 June at 7pm.
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