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Hundreds of dentists yet to make CPD statement for 2020
More than 1,800 dentists are yet to make their CPD statement, the GDC has revealed. As the CPD deadline approaches,…
Dentistry
Water fluoridation ‘essential’ to improve children’s oral health during pandemic
Water fluoridation and a collaborated healthcare approach is key to tackling child oral health in the face of COVID-19. This…
Oral health
COVID-19 dental diaries – ’16 ambulances lined up with patients waiting to be seen’
Balal Khan is a final year dental student. He talks us through what it is like having a part-time job…
Young Dentist
Dental teams should carry out COVID-19 saliva tests on patients, dentist says
A dentist is calling on dental teams to undertake COVID-19 saliva tests on their patients. Dr Joel Strom is pushing…
Dentistry
MP calls for change amidst ‘frightening’ access troubles in dentistry
A Member of Parliament has warned of the ‘frightening’ access troubles plaguing dentistry as the pandemic continues. James Wild, representative…
Dentistry
COVID-19 – smokers more than twice as likely to attend hospital than non-smokers
Smokers who test positive for COVID-19 are more than twice as likely to be hospitalised for the virus, it has…
Oral health
COVID-19 and dental implants: impact and perspectives
Curd Bollen, Yasna Najmi and Maher Almasri examine the influence of the coronavirus outbreak on the current and future practice…
Implant dentistry
Free PPE for dental practices extended to end of June
Free PPE will be available for dental practices until the end of June this year, it has been revealed. Health…
Dentistry
Eight in 10 at increased risk of caries since pandemic, research shows
More than half (55%) of the UK say they have neglected their teeth during lockdown – sparking fears over increased…
Oral health
Spike in cases of ‘COVID tongue’ in patients, health expert says
Increasing cases of ‘COVID tongue’ are being seen in patients who test positive for coronavirus, according to a health expert. …
Oral health
Dannii’s diaries – why 2021 is the year of the dental nurse
In the first of a new series, Dannii Schroven discusses why now is the time for the dental nurse to…
Dental Nursing
Funding cuts could deny dental care to thousands, says MP
Funding cuts could deprive thousands of dental care, an MP has argued in a fresh bid to protect NHS services. …
Dentistry
‘Unattainable targets’ – MPs debate impact of COVID-19 on dental services
Members of Parliament pushed for the government to scrap NHS dental targets in the latest bid to protect dental services. …
Dentistry
Temperature scanners of ‘limited value’ in detecting COVID-19
Temperature scanners are of limited accuracy when it comes to detecting COVID-19, it has been suggested. Experts in physiology argue…
Dentistry
COVID-19 – GDC releases new regulatory advice
Dental regulators have released new advice in the face of the renewed national lockdown. The General Dental Council (GDC) has…
Dentistry
Nearly eight in 10 practices report spike in cancelled or missed dental appointments
NHS dentistry faces an ‘uncertain future’ after 45% say they are less likely to seek routine care during the new…
Dentistry
COVID-19 – researchers design ‘helmet’ for dental patients to reduce risk
Researchers have created an open-faced helmet for patients to help reduce the COVID-19 transmission during dental treatment. Put together by…
Dentistry
Top cancer surgeon urges public to get mouth ulcers checked
A top cancer surgeon is calling on people with mouth ulcers and neck lumps to get their symptoms checked. This…
Oral health
MPs join calls for abandonment of new NHS dental targets
Members of Parliament have rallied together in a bid to scrap new NHS dental targets ‘as a matter of urgency’.…
Dentistry