Posted in Posts
More than half (55%) of the UK say they have neglected their teeth during lockdown – sparking fears over increased risk of caries. This is according to new research from the Oral Health Foundation and Colgate-Palmolive. It also found that one in six (15%) do not brush their teeth as much as they did prior…
Posted in Posts
Increasing cases of ‘COVID tongue’ are being seen in patients who test positive for coronavirus, according to a health expert. Tim Spector, a professor in genetic epidemiology at King’s College London and lead of the UK’s COVID symptom study app, reports rising levels of symptoms that are not on the official list of Public Health…
Posted in Posts
Funding cuts could deprive thousands of dental care, an MP has argued in a fresh bid to protect NHS services. South Yorkshire MP John Healey is urging the government to continue funding in a bid to save NHS dentistry in his constituency. Representing Wentworth and Dearne, he argues that stripping the area of the financial…
Posted in Posts
Jane Peterson talks about what it was like to be recognised for her achievements and how the awards make a difference to her practice. How does it feel to have won an award? It is an honour to be recognised as someone who is striving to make a difference within the profession. It goes without…
Posted in Posts
Shalini Nayee speaks out about the importance of mental health in dentistry and why a unified approach is crucial. Conversations surrounding mental health in dentistry have never been more necessary. This week we chat to Shalini Nayee, NIHR academic clinical fellow in oral medicine. She helped to put together a new guide aimed solely at…
Posted in Posts
Members of Parliament pushed for the government to scrap NHS dental targets in the latest bid to protect dental services. Speaking in the house of commons yesterday, MPs from both sides of the house took part in a debate on the impact of COVID-19 on dentistry. Fleur Anderson, MP for Putney, said she was speaking…
Posted in Posts
Temperature scanners are of limited accuracy when it comes to detecting COVID-19, it has been suggested. Experts in physiology argue that making people stand in front of temperature scanners to have their body temperature taken can lead to false negatives. Instead, they suggest that taking temperature readings of a person’s fingertip and eye would result…
Posted in Posts
Dental regulators have released new advice in the face of the renewed national lockdown. The General Dental Council (GDC) has put together supplementary advice to support decision makers when investigating dental practices. This is to be considered alongside any existing guidance. Factors for decision makers to consider include those relating to personal protective equipment (PPE):…
Posted in Posts
NHS dentistry faces an ‘uncertain future’ after 45% say they are less likely to seek routine care during the new restrictions. This is according to the latest statement from the British Dental Association (BDA). Additionally, 45% say they would be likely to cancel a routine appointment if they had one booked during the third national…
Posted in Posts
Men are less likely to brush their teeth or floss as frequently as women, it has been revealed. Research shows that three in 10 people in the UK don’t brush their teeth the recommended twice a day. And men are more likely to brush their teeth less often, with one third (33%) admitting they brush…
Posted in Posts
Researchers have created an open-faced helmet for patients to help reduce the COVID-19 transmission during dental treatment. Put together by a team at Cornell University, the helmet connects to an air filtration pump from the top, creating a reverse air flow. This helps to prevent droplets from exiting the helmet. The helmet is 1mm thick…
Posted in Posts
The timing and intensity of oral sex may impact the risk of throat and mouth cancer. This is according to a new study published in CANCER, the journal of the American Cancer Society. The study finds that having more than 10 prior oral sexual partners is linked to a 4.3 times greater chance of developing…
Posted in Posts
A top cancer surgeon is calling on people with mouth ulcers and neck lumps to get their symptoms checked. This follows fears from dentists that mouth cancer cases may have gone undetected as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But a new international study suggests patients undergoing surgery for head and neck cancers are at…
Posted in Posts
Members of Parliament have rallied together in a bid to scrap new NHS dental targets ‘as a matter of urgency’. Labour MPs Mick Whitley, Paula Barker and Kim Johnson put together a letter urging the government to reconsider the latest contractual requirements imposed on NHS dentistry. From 1 January to 31 March 2021, practices are…
Posted in Posts
Kreena Patel opens up about her love for endodontics, maintaining a work-life balance and why buying two pet kittens was the best decision she’s ever made. In our latest podcast episode, we chat to Kreena Patel, a specialist in endodontics based in south London and Reading. Coming from a family of dentists, she describes what…
Posted in Posts
Eight in 10 adults over the age of 18 are set to make healthier changes to their lifestyle in 2021 following a spike in unhealthy habits. This is according to new data from Public Health England (PHE). Seven in 10 also say the COVID-19 pandemic has motivated them to make healthier lifestyle modifications. Compared to…
Posted in Posts
The chief dental officer for England has confirmed dental professionals and their teams will be prioritised for a COVID-19 vaccination. In her latest news bulletin to the profession, Sara Hurley said all members of the dental team – including receptionists and cleaners – will qualify in NHS, mixed and private practices. This also includes specialist…
Posted in Posts
The number of dental treatments carried out on children in the UK has more than halved in the last 12 months, it has been revealed. Around 4.2 million took place up to November 2020 in comparison to 9.9 million the previous year, according to The Telegraph. The NHS figures were obtained by the British Dental…
Posted in Posts
Niloy Karia is calling on NHS England to U-turn on its contractual targets in a bid to protect patients and the profession. Speaking to Iain Dale on LBC yesterday, Niloy Karia – a dentist based in south east London – called on the government to ‘turn off’ the newly-set targets for NHS dentistry. Just before…
Stay updated with relevant information about this webinar
