Dentistry

Dentist kicks off legal action against Matt Hancock and PHE

A dentist has set up an action group to take legal action against the government after losing his father to…

Dentistry

90 seconds during lockdown with…Chris Barrow

Chris Barrow explains how the current lockdown has been the busiest 10 weeks of his career and why it is…

Dentistry

FGDP release guidelines for safe return to general dentistry

The FGDP (UK) and the newly-formed College of General Dentistry have unveiled their official guidelines aimed at a safe return…

Dentistry

Compliant and counterfeit PPE

Stephen Selwyn explains how the Protect-shield can keep dental teams safe once they reopen after the COVID-19 lockdown. The England…

Dentistry

Around two in three UK adults now use electric toothbrush, study finds

Around two in three adults now use an electric toothbrush in the UK – an increase of more than 50%. …

Dentistry

Out of Office – Alfonso Rao talks Italian food and fast cars

Alfonso Rao discusses cooking up his favourite Italian dishes, his passion for football and how he winds down outside the…

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Dentistry Online podcast with Victoria Wilson

In our latest podcast, Dentistry Online talks to Victoria Wilson about her oral health project and the positives dental professionals…

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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… CDO Sara Hurley…

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Dental professionals respond to reopening date for practices

The reopening of dental practices will be seen in the coming days after a start date was announced  – prompting…

Dentistry

Nearly one in five children say they dislike their smile, new study finds

Almost one in five (18%) children under the age of five have opened up to their parent about not liking…

Dentistry

Intervention on obesity needed to prevent further COVID-19 deaths, experts say

Campaigners are calling for an immediate government intervention on obesity in a bid to drive down the coronavirus death rate.…

Dentistry

What does becoming a clinical contact tracer involve?

Bhavin Patel explains why he became a clinical contact tracer and how he’s staying positive during the COVID-19 outbreak. In…

Dentistry

COVID-19: nine steps to getting dentists back to work

Priya Suaris suggests a step-by-step guide to reducing risk when lockdown begins easing. Coronavirus seems likely to be with us…

Dentistry

Acting with immunity

John Makin warns the public should not hold dental professionals to an unattainable standard after the applause fades away. Every…

Dentistry

Dental Protection confirms continued indemnity of members

All dental team members who want to return to work will continue to be supported, an indemnity provider has confirmed.…

Dentistry

CDO Sara Hurley announces reopening date for dental practices

The CDO for England has released a date for dental practices to reopen – as well as information instructing the…

Dentistry

The ‘new normal’ approach to patient acceptance

Christian Coachman is hosting a free webinar covering the ‘new normal’ approach to patient acceptance on Wednesday 3 June at…

Dentistry

UK among best in Europe for dental health despite lower number of dentists

The UK ranks joint second for dental conditions across Europe – despite having one of the lowest numbers of dentists…

Dentistry

Coming out of lockdown: informing the public and patients

Martin Addy, emeritus professor in dentistry and Liam Addy, consultant in restorative dentistry, look at how dental teams can keep…

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