Over a quarter of adults obese in England
AROUND a quarter of adults in England were classed as obese in 2021, according to the latest Health Survey for England published by NHS Digital.
Nearly half of global population neglecting oral healthcare
AN estimated 3.5 billion people suffer from oral diseases worldwide, with three out of four affected living in low and middle-income countries, says the World Health Organization (WHO).
Urgent improvement needed in GDC fitness to practise
GDC fitness to practise processes often result in “significant negative impacts” on the mental health and wellbeing of participants and could have “unintended consequences” for professional behaviour and practice.
MDDUS responds to latest General Dental Council report
MDDUS Head of Dental Division Stephen Henderson said it is vital dentists receive fair and timely treatment in GDC fitness to practise investigations.
Are you delegating safely?
Clinicians can delegate responsibility for a task but not accountability
The career advice you shouldn’t follow
The downside to one of the most common pieces of career advice.
Dementia-friendly dental practice
Practical advice on the challenges of providing dental care to patients living with dementia
Resolving patient complaints
Essential advice on not just handling patient complaints - but resolving them.
Vignette: John Boyd Orr (1880-1971)
John Boyd Orr - Physician, nutritionist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Book choice: Am I normal?
Review of the new book by Sarah Chaney.