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WHO calls for more research on COVID-19 transmission in dental practices
The World Heath Organisation (WHO) is urging for more research into the spread of coronavirus in dental settings. Today, the…
Dentistry
Government releases mouth care guidance for COVID-19 patients
The government has released mouth care guidance for hospitalised patients as part of its care for those with suspected or…
Oral health
Gum disease linked to severe COVID-19 complications
Defence against inflammation from gum disease can potentially protect COVID-19 patients against life-threatening respiratory complications. This is according to research…
Oral health
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… Why breathing correctly…
Dentistry
One in three UK healthcare workers sleep poorly during pandemic
Key workers in the health and social care sector experienced the highest increase in sleep loss since the pandemic started,…
Dentistry
How 2020 is changing the future of dental hygiene and therapy
With COVID-19 changing the way we live, Amber Ojak looks at the impact it will have on the future of…
Oral health
Pandemic increased tobacco use among cigar smokers, says study
Cigar smokers have increased their tobacco use – despite saying they intended to quit over health fears linked to COVID-19.…
Oral health
Why breathing correctly is crucial to COVID-19 prevention
Tim Ives discusses the importance of breathing when it comes to preventing the spread of COVID-19. COVID-19 has disrupted all…
Dentistry
COVID-19: frequently asked questions answered
With lots of speculation floating around dentistry about COVID-19, Priya Sharma answers some frequently asked questions. It has been an…
Dentistry
10 steps back to practice after COVID-19 – virtual consultations
With a growth in popularity, Claire Berry explores whether virtual consultations are the new way forward for dental advice. When…
Oral health
How our practices survived the lockdown
As we move slowly out of lockdown, dentists and practice managers share their thoughts and feelings about the support they…
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How to combat a ‘cancellation culture’ in dentistry
Shaz Memon explains why now is the time to nip the ‘cancellation culture’ phenomenon in the bud. It’s fair to…
Dentistry
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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… GDC registrants do…
Dentistry
Frontline healthcare workers more likely to test COVID-19 positive, despite PPE
Frontline healthcare workers are three times more likely to test positive for COVID-19, even when wearing adequate personal protective equipment…
Dentistry
How can dental practices prepare for a second wave of COVID-19?
Judith Husband discusses what practices need to do to prepare for a potential second wave of COVID-19 more deadly than…
Dentistry
Secrets to success with Sam Saleh
Today Jana Denzel speaks to Sam Saleh about his journey in dentistry, how to overcome challenges and his advice to…
Aesthetic dentistry
Less than 50% of countries recommend fallow time for non-COVID patients, report finds
Under half of the international dental guidelines assessing AGPs recommend a fallow period for non-COVID patients. This is according to…
Dentistry
More than nine in 10 dentists say lockdown worsened UK’s oral health
The significant majority of dental professionals (96%) believe lockdown has negatively impacted the UK’s oral health. As a result, they…
Dentistry
Four keys to success in the ‘new normal’ – transitioning back from a UDC to community care
Foundation dentists Aliya Remtulla, Kelly King and Mahad Farrukh discuss their transition from a UDC to community care following lockdown. COVID-19 has…
Dentistry
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