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Complaint made to GDC against CDO Sara Hurley’s title
A dentist has filed a complaint against CDO Sara Hurley for referring to herself as a ‘professor’. In a letter…
Dentistry
Government extends suspension of VAT on PPE
The government has extended its measure to scrap VAT on personal protective equipment (PPE) until the autumn. Dental practices will…
Dentistry
Temperature screening ‘unreliable’ method of COVID-19 detection, says government
The government is urging the UK to use temperature screening products with caution. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency…
Dentistry
Could poor oral hygiene increase the risk of COVID-19 infection?
In a new paper, Victoria Sampson looks into how better oral health care could reduce the risk of complications from…
Oral health
Is there a link between COVID-19 and oral hygiene?
Professor Martin Addy and Dr Victoria Sampson look at the connection between good oral hygiene practices and COVID-19. A recent…
Oral health
Three in five dentists feel COVID-19 pandemic increased their stress and anxiety
Almost 70% of dental professionals feel they are experiencing higher stress and anxiety levels as a result of the pandemic.…
Dentistry
Dentists unable to continue wearing a respirator mask in the long term
Four in five dentists cannot tolerate wearing an FFP2 or FFP3 respirator mask on a long-term basis, research reveals. This…
Dentistry
NHS England dental practices told to assess vulnerable staff within four weeks
Dental practices, hospitals and other NHS employers have been told to finish the assessments for at-risk staff within four weeks…
Dentistry
DenScreen – patient screening and COVID-19 testing for dental practices
DenScreen is a systematic screening system, allowing clinicians to individually and accurately assess each patient’s COVID-19 risk. Professor David Denning…
Dentistry
How prepared is dentistry for a second COVID-19 wave?
Seb Evans explores the possibility of a second COVID-19 wave and the impact this will have on dentistry. In an…
Dentistry
‘The hardest week so far’: one dentist’s experience of getting back to practice
A dentist has spoken out about what it has been like resuming face-to-face care. He says better communications would help…
Dentistry
Avoid overheating in full PPE – how dental teams can stay cool
More PPE purchases, more breaks and more hydration – this is the advice of Public Heath England (PHE) for workplaces…
Dentistry
Dentists rank highest for infection risk – but have no increased COVID-19 death rate
Dentists rank highest in the list of unhealthiest job roles when it comes to risk of infection, a study shows. …
Dentistry
Project restart – financial considerations for dentists
Michael Copeland covers some financial considerations for dental practices as project restart gets the green light. Coronavirus is having a…
Dentistry
Public supports NHS dentist protection from COVID-19 litigation
Seven in 10 believe NHS staff – including dentists – involved in treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic should be…
Dentistry
DJ Khaled wears full hazmat suit to dental practice
DJ Khaled donned plenty of PPE, including a full hazmat suit, as he left his home for the first time…
Dentistry
BAPD calls for resignation of England’s CDO Sara Hurley
The British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) is calling for the resignation of England’s CDO in a rebuttal of her…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Black Lives Matter…
Dentistry
The impact of COVID-19 on the profession’s mental health
Dental professionals are urging struggling colleagues to reach out for support in a bid to break down stigmas surrounding mental…
Dentistry
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