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Sharing the same toothbrush and toothpaste tube can contribute to the spread COVID-19, latest research reveals. A new study suggests that even sharing the same toothbrush container is a possible cross-contamination route for coronavirus. This follows research into hundreds of families over the course of 15 days. Researchers found more than half (55%) of COVID-positive…
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The first COVID-19 vaccine can stop 90% of people getting infected with the virus, according to the manufacturers. Large-scales trials of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine suggests it marks a major breakthrough in the global effort to stamp out coronavirus. The manufacturers called it a ‘great day for science and humanity’. So far, no serious side effects…
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This week we welcome Dr Simon Chard, who discusses sustainable dentistry and how the pandemic will shape the future of the profession. In our latest podcast episode, we speak to Dr Simon Chard, a cosmetic dentist and co-founder of eco-friendly toothpaste brand, Pärla. We chat about the launch of FMC’s brand new magazine, Clinical Dentistry.…
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Dental professionals are backing the campaign of Marcus Rashford for the government to provide free meals to the UK’s children. The British Dental Association (BDA) has banded together with leading food charities and education unions to pressure the government into providing a ‘coherent response’. Spearheaded by Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford, the campaign focuses on…
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Patient waiting times for NHS dental work are doubling as COVID-19 continues to cause interruptions. This is according to new data seen by the Daily Mail. Following a Freedom of Information request, the news outlet found that waiting times have spiked – although overall numbers have not due to fewer referrals. For example, the average…
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Dentists and their teams are included within the definition of an essential worker, it has been confirmed. The chief dental officer for England, Sara Hurley, received confirmation from the Department of Health and Social Care. The essential worker status applies to dental professionals actively involved in supporting and maintaining NHS dental care. This is according…
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We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand new magazine, Clinical Dentistry. Here at FMC, we’ve brought together a dental journal aimed at keeping professionals of all ages, abilities and experience up to date with the latest clinical developments and techniques. The abundance of information available at the click of a button means a…
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Dentists are calling for a permanent VAT exemption on personal protective equipment (PPE) to help healthcare settings fight COVID-19. Kicked off by James Goolnik, a petition has been launched calling on the government to scrap VAT on PPE, including gloves, masks and aprons. Earlier this year, a temporary exemption was introduced by the government in…
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Patients will no longer have to sign dental forms in a new move to help reduce the transmission rate of COVID-19. The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care approved the temporary measure this week. It will suspend the need for patients to provide their signature on prescription, dental and ophthalmic forms. It will…
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The chief dental officer for England has confirmed that NHS dental services will remain open during the UK’s second lockdown. In her latest news bulletin, Sara Hurley said dental practices should remain open to treat patients over the next four weeks. Dental teams should carry out treatments in line with the latest standard operating procedure…
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New figures show mouth cancer rates have rocketed by 58% in the last 10 years as experts urge for better support from the government. Yesterday marked the start of Mouth Cancer Action Month, sparking calls for a greater awareness of the disease. Figures from the Oral Health Foundation show that 8,722 people in the UK…
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On Saturday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a number of new national measures to clamp down on the surge in COVID-19 cases. The second lockdown will come into force from Thursday (5 November) where non-essential shops, pubs, gyms and restaurants will all close for four weeks. Additionally, the public are being ordered to stay at…
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We chat to Sophia Bow about what it is like being a practice owner during the pandemic and how she made it through lockdown. In this week’s episode, we welcome Sophia Bow, a practice owner from West Yorkshire. We talk about the key challenges of the last seven months and what lessons she has taken…
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We speak to husband and wife team Anshul Kapoor and Aarti Bedi about buying a dental practice during lockdown and how the journey has been so far. When did you buy your practice? Anshul: We actually bought our practice on the 1 of April – the irony of it! Aarti: We expected it to go…
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The aesthetics industry is bouncing back, with 115% surge in related searches since the beginning of the year. This is according to new research from Policybee. From January to March 2020, online searches for aesthetics training averaged at around 7,750. But following the pandemic, this dropped to 5,100 searches in April – down from 9,750…
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A man who was discovered with a crossbow near his dentist’s home has been jailed after breaching a restraining order. Thomas Baddeley – a former patient– secretly stalked dentist Ian Hutchinson for four years until he was stopped by police in November last year. He was found with a crossbow, a large knife, hammer and…
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We hear from three dental professionals about what lessons they’ve taken away from the pandemic and where they see dentistry heading. Martina Hodgson – ‘when the chips are down you find out who your real friends are’ No matter how challenging lockdown was – home schooling, worrying about my business, team and patients – when…
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The latest standard operating procedure (SOP) for NHS dental services in England has been released. Published yesterday, the updated guidance follows a review into AGPs in the climate of COVID-19 and the new COVID-19: infection prevention and control dental index. Key revisions include the reduction of fallow time and changes to mask requirements. The updated…
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Attending the dentist every six months does not improve a patient’s oral health, a study suggests. In a new review, researchers concluded that the traditional six-monthly dental visits are not necessary for healthy adults. The team – hailing from the University of Dundee – looked at current evidence to determine if more frequent visits improve…
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