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Oral cancer – dental consultant speaks out after patient discovers lump on jaw
An expert in restorative dentistry has hammered home the importance of routine check-ups after a woman discovered a lump on…
Oral health
One year on from COVID-19 – the dentistry timeline
One full year on since the first UK lockdown, we reflect on the last 12 months to see how dentistry…
Dentistry
COVID-19 – treatment availability revealed as top dental complaint
Treatment availability was the top dental complaint from the UK public, it has been revealed. It has been one year…
Dentistry
How has COVID-19 impacted the way you do dentistry?
We want to hear from you about how the pandemic has affected the way you carry out dentistry. Following the…
Dentistry
COVID-19 – ‘fear, helplessness and terror’ felt by frontline dental staff in China
Frontline dental staff working during the coronavirus pandemic in China experienced feelings of ‘fear and terror’, it has been revealed.…
Dentistry
One third of practice owners have a higher revenue now than before COVID-19
The dental market in the UK has had a ‘strong recovery’ from the impact of the pandemic, it has been…
Dentistry
COVID-19 – low rate of transmission among dental hygienists
A low rate of COVID-19 infection was found among dental hygienists in the practice setting. This is according to a…
Oral health
Dentistry Question Time – now available to watch on demand
This week saw the launch of Dentistry Question Time where an expert panel debated one of dentistry’s most pressing subjects.…
Dentistry
London worst affected by dental closures during lockdown
Dental appointments in London plummeted by 21% in comparison to its 2019 levels, research reveals. The latest NHS data shows…
Dentistry
Clubhouse – what is all the fuss about?
Andy Acton talks about the fast-growing app Clubhouse and why it’s making an impression within business and dentistry. Clubhouse is…
Dentistry
‘Forgotten healthcare profession’ – dental nurse turned away from vaccine appointment
A dental nurse was turned away from a vaccination centre – despite dental team members qualifying for priority access to…
Dental Nursing
Tune in to Dentistry Question Time tonight – last chance to sign up
Tonight we will hear our expert panel answer your most pressing questions relating to the future of NHS dentistry. Dentistry…
Dentistry
Dentistry Question Time – one day to go!
There’s just one day to go until Dentistry Question Time takes to your screens. In a brand new venture, our…
Dentistry
Mouth cancer – consultant reports spike after dental access troubles
A leading consultant has seen an increase in signs of mouth cancer because early indications are missed due to the…
Oral health
Aberdeen dental students now eligible for financial support in Scotland
Aberdeen dental students will now be eligible to apply for the bursary support made available in Scotland. Earlier this month,…
Dentistry
CDO Sara Hurley issues technical warning over FFP3 face mask
Chief dental officer Sara Hurley has urged dental teams to read an alert relating to FFP3 masks. A new central…
Dentistry
Two thirds of countries are not allowing dentists to administer the COVID-19 vaccine
Two thirds of the world’s countries are not allowing dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccines, it has been revealed. Data also…
Dentistry
Remote consultations – half of dentists report difficulty obtaining patient consent
Dental professionals think it is harder to gain consent when they do not see the patient face to face. More…
Dentistry
‘Huge inequalities’ – data reveals dramatic drop in children’s dental visits in Scotland
The number of children seen by a dentist in Scotland fell to one quarter of the 2018-2019 average, it has…
Dentistry