Dentist shortages remain headline news

As we all bid those January blue adieu, the headlines moving into February continue to highlight the issues surrounding NHS dentistry. The news is that more people among the powers that be are talking about them, and a greater push for change can only be a good thing. Check out some of the other headlines below, or get all the news emailed directly to you by joining the VIP list – email us today!

Dental/healthcare/cosmetic news

Ukrainians in UK shocked by shortage of dentists, survey finds

EU metallic fillings ban and financially unviable contracts an ‘existential threat’ to NHS services in NI, dentists warn

Dentist issues warning to smokers over ‘vaper’s tongue’

Isle of Wight MP voted against dental amendment in parliament

Biometrics in dentistry: Uses, benefits, and cautions

Hyaluronic acid: It’s not just for the skin

BDA: Scotland: Updated requirements for waste audits

BADN: 2024 – The Year of the Dental Nurses!

Dentists frown at influencer-endorsed teeth fixing products

Lip Augmentation: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Hyaluronic Acid Filler Compared to DFG with or without Tie-Over Dressing

Renewable energy news

UK firm to build first tidal energy plant in Southeast Asia

European energy consortium upgrades hydropower plants to support power grid

Xcel Energy to build 3.6GW of renewable capacity and 600MW of storage in Minnesota

Britvic taps solar farm on former quarry in Northamptonshire

Riding the wave to a greener future: Is ocean power the solution?

What does 2024 have in store for renewables in Africa?

Octopus buys Ireland’s biggest solar complex, feeds Microsoft for 15 years

Swire Renewable Energy A/S acquires Altitec Blade Services

The Crown Estate updates on floating offshore wind leasing round

Scoping reports filed for 1-GW Stromar floating wind project

Ørsted Terminates Skipjack Wind Offtake Agreement Amid ‘Challenging Market Conditions’