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36% of BAME students studying Medicine and Dentistry
Medicine subjects are proving to be popular with 36% of Black, Asian and minority ethnic students taking up courses. This is up 20% from 2016/17. Law degrees come in at a close second with 34%. On the other hand, veterinary science and agriculture both have less than 10% of students applying to study the subjects. […]
Fizzy drinks directly linked to type 2 diabetes
A study by Diabetes Care Journal has indicated a direct link between sugary drinks and type 2 diabetes. If you drink 100ml of sugary drinks every day over a period of four years, your risk of getting type 2 diabetes will increase by 16%. The study was conducted on 195,000 people over 26 years. Interestingly, […]
Birmingham NHS dentistry in decline
New figures reveal that one in four Birmingham residents have never had an appointment with the dentist. Four in ten say they’ve not tried to make an appointment for the last two years. Some say it’s because of NHS charges acting as a deterrent for patients, with dentists admitting charges were designed to discourage attendance. […]
New mobile app lets dentists diagnose patients online
Technology has always been a vital player within the dental industry, and the new Tooth Fairy app is no exception. With one in four patients being turned away when they try to register at a dental practice in the UK, this app could be revolutionary in getting people the dentist advice they need. The app […]
BDA have 5 seats up for grabs
Think you’ve got what it takes to sit on the British Dental Association’s Board? Five seats are now available on the BDA’s Principle Executive Committee. Each representative will be part of the BDA’s decision making body. With a strong influence over the dental industry, the committee and its members are highly respected individuals within the […]
Some patients are waiting up to 4 years for NHS dental work
According to recent figures, one Scottish patient was made to wait more than 4 years to receive dental treatment. The government are under pressure to get their act together, with claims that it’s treating dentistry as an “optional extra”. In response to the report, the Scottish government has taken “decisive action” to combat the issue […]
Government green paper to support oral health
We’ve already seen the government take drastic action against sugar by banning the sale of fizzy drinks to anyone under 16. But, among other things, under the new green paper proposal this levy could be extended to those containing milk. It’s now up to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to decide whether or not to back […]
November is now Mouth Cancer Action month
The Oral Health Foundation have launched Mouth Cancer Action month in partnership with Mouth Cancer Foundation and the Biritsh Dental Health Foundation. Every November, the campaign will be targeting members of the public to be more ‘mouthaware’. The aim is to educate people on the symptoms to look out for, as well as preventative steps […]
Concerns about Scotland’s new dental care plan
The Scottish government has been urged to consider concerns from dentists when it comes to their new ‘model of care’ plan for dentistry. This plan is part of the wider Oral Health Improvement program, aiming to improve the dental health of those living in Scotland. The new plan involves a patient-focused approach to dentistry, with […]
Grampian calls on private support
NHS Grampian is to turn to the private sector to help tackle its dental care shortage. Private dentist The Aberdeen Clinic (TAC) will be paid more than £50,000 over the next six months to help NHS Grampian clear a year-long appointment backlog. The longest waits are in the oral and maxillofacial surgery department, with patients […]
