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• Skilled worker visas and UK dentistry – what changed one year on
  A year after the government raised the skill threshold for the skilled worker visa, the effect on UK dentistry is becoming clearer. New overseas sponsorship has largely closed for dental nurses, dental hygienists and dental technicians. Sponsored entry-clearance visa grants for dental nurses fell by 95% in the first three quarters for which a direct…
• Tooth regrowth drug developer appoints new chief executive
  This week’s look across the dental sector includes leadership changes at Toregem BioPharma and Bupa Dental Care, new guidance on treating older adults and warnings about dental academic shortages. Tooth regrowth drug developer appoints new chief executive Toregem BioPharma has appointed Hiroki Wada as president and chief executive as the Japanese biotechnology company prepares to…
• Did toothache help create one of humanity’s oldest drug habits?
  Forget coffee and energy drinks. New research suggests prehistoric humans had their own stimulant of choice, and it left some very telling marks on their teeth. Scientists examining the remains of two pre-agricultural foragers from Sulawesi, Indonesia, found deep, rounded grooves around their teeth. The pattern suggested both individuals had repeatedly held and gently gnawed…
• W&H dental handpieces: your buyer’s guide​
  Explore W&H’s range of straight, contra-angle and surgical handpieces, with options designed to support a wide variety of restorative, surgical and specialist procedures. W&H is a leading manufacturer of high-quality handpieces to meet all clinical needs, with an extensive portfolio to cover a full raft of treatments. The offering includes a complete synergistic handpiece maintenance, service…
• Examining excellence: building confidence in clinical examination and assessment
  A structured clinical examination is central to safe diagnosis, treatment planning and onward referral. Lauren Long explores the process for dental hygienists and therapists. Clinical examination is more than a routine assessment; it is a structured process that progresses from information gathering and clinical examination to diagnosis, treatment planning and, where appropriate, onward referral. Confidence…