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Dentists say they are ‘routinely’ experiencing verbal abuse from patients – with half (48%) saying they feel pessimistic about the future. In addition, 45% feel their mental wellbeing has worsened since the onset of COVID-19. Key sources of anxiety include health of family and friends (60%), financial worries (58%) and adapting to new guidance (50%).…
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Around half of dentists experienced aggression from their patients in the last year, research reveals. This is according to a new study carried out by researchers at New York University. It found a significant proportion of the profession reported verbal, reputational or physical aggression from their patients over the last 12 months. For example, over…
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Here’s the shortlist for the Dental Industry Awards 2020. Have you made it as one of our finalists? Website & App of the Year Dentaly.org Dentistry App iwanttobeadentist.com plutopartners.co.uk 3shape Best Use of Social Media & Marketing Align – Invis is Consumer Dentistry Online Electric Teeth MPOD Connect Pluto Partners Best Use of PR Align…
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The annual retention fee (ARF) for 2021 will not change, the General Dental Council (GDC) has confirmed. At a meeting last week, the council made a number of decisions relating to its plans and costs for next year. The regulator reveals it has planned on the basis of a 10% reduction in its income and,…
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It’s been five months since the murder of George Floyd shook the world and sparked hundreds of global anti-racism protests. Since then, the Black Lives Matter movement has gathered powerful momentum and forced communities, businesses and governments to question their approach towards fighting discrimination. The dental profession is no exception. In the weeks following Floyd’s…
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Dannii Schroven talks about running a car detailing company alongside her role as a dental nurse and why food is so important to her. Please introduce yourself My name is Danielle Schroven. My friends and family call me Dannii! I am a dental nurse working in a little town based in Hampshire. I have been…
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Jonathan Watson discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the dental practice market – and why he thinks there’s been a spike in interest. In this week’s podcast episode, we chat to Jonathan Watson, a director at commercial real estate company, Christie & Co. We talk about whether COVID-19 changed the value of a practice and…
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A group of dentists are making customised and eco-friendly PPE – including face masks and gowns – in a bid to cut plastic waste and raise money for charity. Heading it up, Dr Adam Nulty – of the International Digital Dental Academy – kicked off a non-profit reusable and eco-friendly PPE initiative this week. He…
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Dental experts are calling for urgent action towards improving equality and diversity in dentistry. As part of yesterday’s Westminster Health Forum Policy Conference, a discussion took place on the diversity challenge for dentistry and the the impact of COVID-19 on BAME members of the profession. Headed up by Chet Trivedy, he opened up about his…
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All four of the UK’s chief dental officers have accepted recommendations cutting fallow time to potentially 10 minutes. Put together by the working group SDCEP, a pragmatic guide with mitigation factors has been endorsed and incorporated into the latest revision of England’s SOPs. When the correct mitigation and air changes take place, a 10-minute fallow…
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Leading dental figures say dentistry ‘desperately needs’ more advice on what teams can do in practice to secure a future for the profession. Speaking at the Westminster Health Forum Policy Conference this morning, an expert panel put forward ideas on the next steps for dentistry in response to the pandemic. Dr Ian Mills, the dean…
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Dental nurses are being asked to share their lockdown experiences and grievances by the chief dental officer. On behalf of England’s CDO, the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) is asking nurses to step forward and share their stories with them. In particular, they are looking for information including: Were you paid during lockdown? Were…
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Last month, Oral-B unveiled its latest toothpaste – Sensitivity & Gum Calm – aimed at those suffering from dental sensitivity issues. Containing stabilised stannous fluoride, it acts by blocking the dentinal tubules and prevents the stimuli causing the painful nerve impulses. Additionally, if it’s used regularly, it continues to block the tubules – thereby providing…
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Here’s the shortlist for the Oral Health Awards 2020. Are you one of our finalists? Best Hygienist Catherine Mawson – Greenwich Dental Health Claire Berry – Yorkshire Dental Suite Gemma O’Callaghan – 10 Dental Janet Holden – The Waterside Dental Clinic Leanne Barwick – Bupa Dental Care Fleet Melanie Pomphrett – Hello Dental Renate Cusumano…
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Members of Parliament are calling for a ban on Botox and lip fillers for those under the age of 18. This follows concerns that reality TV stars are encouraging teenagers to undertake potentially risky facial treatments. As a result, calls were made for stronger industry regulation in a bid to drive down cosmetic complications. MP…
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We are joined by Shakir and Nafisa Mughal to talk about their eco-friendly business venture, Pure Earth Essentials. Set up alongside partner Rajan Sethi, Pure Earth Essentials sells ethically-sourced, biodegradable and sustainable products – both dental and beyond. We discuss why the trio decided to set up the business and how they hope to transform…
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E-cigarettes are 70% more effective in helping smokers ditch their habit than nicotine replacement therapy. This is according to a new review undertaken by Cochrane. However, findings from charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) reveal e-cigarette uptake fell in 2020 when compared to 2019. Data from its annual survey with Yougov found that in…
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The COVID-19 pandemic helped to highlight inequalities in health and social care, according to the Care Quality Commission (CQC). In its newly-released annual report, the watchdog calls for the focus to shift towards a care system that delivers for everybody. Even before the onset of the pandemic, it concludes care was good – but with…
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Less than 1% of dentists were found to be COVID-19 positive, according to a new report. In a first-of-its-kind analysis, the conclusion was based on US data collected in June 2020. The result is well below that of other health professionals in the country. Additionally, it found that 99% of dentists are following enhanced cross…
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