How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week?

How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week?

So, how much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 14 October 2023. It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days…

The Dentistry Awards 2023 finalists

FMC is pleased to announce the full list of finalists for the 2023 Dentistry Awards – have a look to see if you made it.

The 2023 Dentistry Awards is returning to The Athena in Leicester on Friday 17 November.

Also known as dentistry’s biggest party, the ceremony has become a well-respected occasion, recognising excellence in dentistry across the whole of the UK.

Congratulations to all who have been listed as finalists. We look forward to celebrating with you all!

‘We will not forgive or forget’ – Shadow Health Secretary criticises vape industry

Labour would ban the marketing, promotion and the sale of vapes to children, the shadow health secretary has said.

Flavours and descriptions of vapes could be restricted

The government has launched a public consultation on youth vaping in an attempt to clamp down on the promotion of e-cigarettes to children.

Tesco to cover VAT on its kids’ toothbrushes and toothpastes

Tesco has cut the price of children’s toothbrushes and toothpastes by 20% in a move to help fight tooth decay across the UK.

Why we need action on blue on blue GDC referrals

Neel Kothari discusses the implications of blue on blue GDC referrals and how the very nature of dentistry can foster them.