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How will COVID-19 impact paediatric dentistry?

As the UK looks to ease itself out of lockdown, the dentistry industry prepares to adjust its practices to the…

Dentistry

A training year on pause – the impact of COVID-19 on foundation dentists

Louisa Jarvie explains what life is like during lockdown for a foundation dentist and how she believes they will bounce…

Young Dentist

Utilising direct access for hygienists and therapists

Anna Middleton is hosting a free webinar on utilising direct access for hygienists and therapists on Thursday 14 May at…

Dentistry

90 seconds during lockdown with…Kunal Patel

We find out what Kunal Patel’s strangest experience during the coronavirus lockdown has been. Kunal Patel Dr Patel is the…

Orthodontics

Action on Sugar says UK’s oral health likely to worsen following COVID-19

A campaign group has slammed big brands for capitalising off the back of the lockdown as it states the pandemic…

Dentistry

Redeployment: dentists in intensive care

Krupali and Gabby recall their experiences when working in an intensive care ward during the COVID-19 outbreak. Little did anybody…

Young Dentist

Back to work: evidence-based guidelines for safe dentistry after COVID-19

Dental organisation Alpha Omega has published a set of evidence-based protocols aimed at getting the dental profession back to work.…

Dentistry

Virtual festival will help dentistry to bounce back

Software of Excellence introduces its Bounceback Virtual Dentist Festival, being held on the 26 and 27 May. Software of Excellence,…

Dentistry

Social media: creating a relatable online presence and providing advice and reassurance during lockdown

Megan Fairhall explains why social media is an opportunity to break down barriers and connect with dental patients. The UK…

Oral health

90 seconds during lockdown with…Nafisa Mughal

Here we find out what Nafisa Mughal has been up to during the COVID-19 lockdown. Nafisa Mughal Nafisa Mughal is…

Aesthetic dentistry

Reinvigorate, reassemble and realign your team ready for reopening

Anthony Gedge’s latest exposé on how a Manchester pushchair millionaire can reenergise you to reinvigorate, reassemble, realign your team when…

Dentistry

What’s it like to catch COVID-19?

Linda Greenwall interviews London dentist Richard Prais – one of the earliest confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK. Richard…

Aesthetic dentistry

Lessons from Houston, Texas, as dental practices reopen

As Houston, Texas reopens its dental practices, what can we learn for our practices and patients in the UK? Yesterday…

Dentistry

‘Extremely concerned’: latest NHS figures reveal 20% of children are obese

A dentist is calling on industry colleagues to help change patients’ diets as new NHS statistics show a significant hike…

Oral health

90 seconds during lockdown with…Gina Vega

Today, Gina Vega discusses the difficulties of lockdown life and how her practice is keeping in touch with patients. Gina…

Orthodontics

Dentistry post lockdown – how to protect ourselves and our patients

Nissit Patel reviews the literature and gives his thoughts on how to protect dental teams and patients after the lockdown.…

Dentistry

CBCT training during the COVID-19 lockdown

Cavendish Imaging introduces its CBCT training courses and explains why it’s currently offering several modules for free. On the 12…

Private Practice

Top five reasons for complaints – communication

David Lauder examines the most common factors in dental complaints and how to avoid them. Communication problems are a common…

Dentistry

How to have difficult conversations with your team

Are you currently worried about difficult conversations you might have to have at work after lockdown? Mark Topley lists some…

Dentistry