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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… ‘Severe lack of…
Dentistry
Dental information during pandemic ‘inconsistent and confusing’, says health watchdog
The dental information provided by some dental services during the pandemic was ‘inconsistent and confusing’, a health watchdog reports. This…
Dentistry
NHS receives 250,000 clear face masks to support people with hearing loss
A quarter of a million clear face masks will be delivered to NHS workers to help those suffering with hearing…
Dentistry
Government releases new guidance on long-term health effects of COVID-19
The UK government has issued new guidance on the long-term health impact of coronavirus. Released yesterday (7th September), it states…
Dentistry
Reorganisation of UK health protection could worsen inequalities, experts warn
Dental associations have banded together with other healthcare groups to voice concerns over the reorganisation of health protection. The British…
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… Female representation in…
Dentistry
Fewer patients receiving NHS dental treatment in the UK
Fewer patients are receiving treatment in NHS dental practices, according to newly-released statistics. Data shows dental teams carried out 38.4…
Dentistry
Three quarters of female NHS workers report emotional stress during pandemic
One in five female NHS employees said they did not have access to the necessary PPE during the pandemic. This…
Dentistry
What does the new NHS infection prevention guidance mean for dentistry?
New infection control guidance has been issued for healthcare settings in the UK, including dental practices. In the latest information…
Dentistry
Almost 180 operations every day to extract children’s decaying teeth
New NHS figures show there were 44,685 extractions of multiple teeth in under-18s in England during 2018/19. This equates to…
Dentistry
Industry giants team up with Stealth Mask for reusable face masks
Stealth Mask explains why it is the mask supplier of choice for some of the leading dental providers in the…
Dentistry
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Dental profession responds to government plans to scrap PHE
The dental profession has spoken out in response to government plans to abolish Public Health England (PHE). Yesterday, it was…
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
The role of personal protective equipment (PPE) in dentistry
Melissa Loh, Karthikeyan Iyengar and William Loh discuss why PPE is so important in dentistry and what the future of…
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… Dentists handed pay…
Dentistry
Life back in practice – how lockdown is changing the way dentistry is practised
We speak to Nik Sethi about what his practice has done and what he thinks other practices can do to…
Private Practice
Why a well-populated patient plan could make your practice stronger and more crisis resistant
Les Jones explores the loyalty of membership plan patients during lockdown and shares tips on how you can build a…
Private Practice
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Ethnic minorities less successful in getting NHS dental appointments, report finds
It has been revealed that young people and ethnic minorities are less successful in getting NHS dental appointments. This is…
Dentistry
Dentists call for government action following concerns over missed oral cancer screenings
The British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) is urging the government to amend its advice in a bid to help…
Dentistry