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Data reveals late summer surge in interest for aesthetics training
The aesthetics industry is bouncing back, with 115% surge in related searches since the beginning of the year. This is…
Aesthetic dentistry
Lockdown lessons – what the pandemic taught me as a dental professional
We hear from three dental professionals about what lessons they’ve taken away from the pandemic and where they see dentistry…
Dentistry
Can dentistry survive without furlough?
With the furlough scheme finishing at the end of October, we ask Andy Acton whether he believes dentistry will survive…
Dentistry
CDO for England releases new SOP for dentistry
The latest standard operating procedure (SOP) for NHS dental services in England has been released. Published yesterday, the updated guidance…
Dentistry
Six-month dental check-ups do not improve oral health
Attending the dentist every six months does not improve a patient’s oral health, a study suggests. In a new review,…
Oral health
One third of dentists experienced abuse from patients during pandemic
Dentists say they are ‘routinely’ experiencing verbal abuse from patients – with half (48%) saying they feel pessimistic about the…
Dentistry
How the issue of fallow time inspired the Fallow Time Calculator
Nigel Jones discusses the issue that fallow time presents for dental practices across the UK with Ian Mills, dean of…
Dentistry
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The power of positivity during the second wave of COVID-19
Mahrukh Khwaja discusses how to lean into positive emotions to counteract the anxiety of the second wave of COVID-19. As…
Dentistry
ARF will remain unchanged for 2021
The annual retention fee (ARF) for 2021 will not change, the General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed. At a meeting…
Dentistry
The straight and narrow – staying in control
As we enter the final quarter of 2020, Emma Laing explains how she is taking control of her business model…
Orthodontics
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… England’s CDO cuts…
Dentistry
Eco-friendly PPE helps to tackle poverty in disadvantaged communities
A group of dentists are making customised and eco-friendly PPE – including face masks and gowns – in a bid…
Dentistry
COVID-19 – what should dental teams do after a positive test?
With confusing guidance over how to react to COVID-19, Priya Sharma clarifies how dental practices should react. The COVID-19 pandemic…
Dentistry
‘We’ve got to discover uncomfortable truths’ – calls to address inequalities in dentistry
Dental experts are calling for urgent action towards improving equality and diversity in dentistry. As part of yesterday’s Westminster Health…
Dentistry
England’s CDO cuts fallow time requirements for dental practices
All four of the UK’s chief dental officers have accepted recommendations cutting fallow time to potentially 10 minutes. Put together…
Dentistry
Protecting staff and patients – why visors are essential in the fight against COVID
Ramfoam Care+ explains how its face shields are helping to protect dentists and dental professionals against COVID. As dental practices…
Dentistry
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Dental care didn’t meet ‘needs and demands’ during lockdown
Leading dental figures say dentistry ‘desperately needs’ more advice on what teams can do in practice to secure a future…
Dentistry
The trials and tribulations of returning to practice after COVID-19
With many in dentistry back in the practice, Amber Ojak explains how the COVID-19 experience has changed the way hygienists…
Oral health
Dental nurses urged to speak out about lockdown experience
Dental nurses are being asked to share their lockdown experiences and grievances by the chief dental officer. On behalf of…
Dentistry
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