It’s been a busy week on the planet of dental information. Missed the headlines? Right here’s what’s occurred over the previous seven days…
GDC fails to achieve all requirements of ‘good regulation’ in 2023/24
The Normal Dental Council (GDC) has met 16 out of 18 Requirements of Good Regulation for 2023/24 interval.
This marks the identical quantity that had been met within the 2022/23 assessment interval.
In line with the Skilled Requirements Authority (PSA) annual assessment, it was discovered that the GDC failed to fulfill the requirements for EDI (equality, range and inclusion) and health to practise timeliness.
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Dentures with octopus suckers might have a ‘huge impact’
The lead researcher behind dentures impressed by octopus suckers shares what drew him to the ocean creatures and descriptions the subsequent steps within the analysis.
Paracetamol linked with severe well being issues
Prolonged paracetamol use will not be secure within the over-65 age group, says a research that discovered an affiliation with gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and renal issues.
Former England rugby participant Heather Fisher: ‘I found freedom in the pain of training hard’
We converse to Heather Fisher, an English rugby union and rugby sevens participant, who opens up about adversity and embracing the unknown in your profession.
Individuals who use vapes and cigarettes ‘less likely to quit’
Individuals who use each vapes and cigarettes are much less prone to stop in comparison with individuals who solely smoke or solely vape, says new analysis.
How do you turn into an orthodontic therapist?
Chrystal Sharp shares every little thing you must learn about changing into an orthodontic therapist, together with coaching pathways and entry necessities.
Weight reduction medicine might finish weight problems – however not with out dangers, says WHO
The breakthrough of weight reduction jabs ‘opens the possibility of an end to the obesity pandemic’, says the World Well being Group (WHO).
Introduce ‘fat tax’ on junk meals, authorities advised
Calls have been made by a number one well being skilled to introduce a ‘fat tax’ on junk meals to assist deal with unhealthy consuming habits.
Facial aesthetics – find out how to market what you are promoting
Shabnam Zai and Gizem Seymenoglu give recommendation on find out how to efficiently market your facial aesthetics companies in dentistry.
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