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More babies are born without wisdom teeth as new research shows the human race is passing through a ‘microevolution’. According to a new study in the Journal of Anatomy, the human race is evolving at a rate faster than it has done at any interval in the last 250 years. It reveals that babies have…
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Some independent dental practices spent £10,000 a month to keep themselves afloat when they were closed during lockdown. This is according to new findings by Rangewell. Analysing data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), it reveals the health and social care has flatlined one quarter below its February levels. As a result, it is…
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The wait is finally over. Here’s the shortlist for this year’s Private Dentistry Awards… Best Charity or Community Project South Ajay Mehta College Street Dental Centre Deciduous Dental on the Banks Gold for Kids Happy Kids Dental Healthy Smile Dental Heronsgate Dental Centre Mind Ninja Platinum Dental Care Torrs Park Dental Practice Midlands Measham…
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Dental team members who tested positive for COVID-19 are being called upon to put themselves forward in a bid to quash the virus. The British Dental Association (BDA) is urging dentists who have contracted coronavirus to step up as potential plasma donors. The NHS programme is being used in clinical trials to help improve the…
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A patient who stalked a dentist for years has been found guilty of breaching his restraining order after being found outside his practice. Thomas Baddeley was sentenced this summer after he was found with a ‘murder kit’ near the home of dentist Ian Hutchinson. The police discovered a crossbow, hammer, bleach and a large knife…
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We hear from Dannii Schroven who discusses her journey into dental nursing and why she thinks more support is necessary. In this week’s podcast episode we chat to Dannii Schroven, a dental nurse based in Romsey, Hampshire. She opens up about the struggles she feels student dental nurses are facing and how there needs to…
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A high sugar diet during the breastfeeding period can delay cognitive development in infants. This is according to a new study carried out at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The research suggests that mothers who consume sugary beverages after giving birth risk exposing their newborns to the sugars through their breastmilk. Consequently, it can lead to…
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Retailers and manufacturer branded products reduced sugar content by only 3% since 2017, sparking worries over the country’s health. This falls well below the government’s aim to reduce sugar by 20% by 2020. In a report by Public Health England (PHE), data reveals many products display ‘little or no reduction’ in sugar levels. For example,…
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Dental practitioners are the highest-ranking occupation when it comes to mental health struggles, new data reveals. On a list assessing the health and wellbeing of job roles, dental professionals take the top spot with a score of 1.9 when it comes to mental health incidents. This is according to research conducted by Extraction Solutions. Coming…
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A new campaign has kicked off in a bid to hammer home messages on the link between gum and cardiovascular disease. Aimed at dentists, medical professionals, cardiologists, and the public, the Perio & Cardio educational campaign offers steps for both prevention and treatment. Launched by leading global experts, it argues that patients with gum disease…
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Janet Goodwin, former president of the Oral Health Foundation, has passed away from cancer. A trustee for almost a decade, Janet became the first ever dental nurse to become president of the Oral Health Foundation in the charity’s nearly 50-year history. During her time there, Janet played a significant role in helping the trustees to…
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One man has died and two others were left seriously ill after a trip to Turkey for dental treatment, reports suggest. The group of three, all from Northern Ireland, were rushed to hospital in the Turkish city of Marmaris at the weekend. According to The Guardian, the men had flown to the country for teeth…
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‘A benchmark of 15 to 30 minutes’ – this is the new fallow time recommendation endorsed by the Faculty of General Dental Practice UK. In its updated guidance, the FGDP(UK) and the College of General Dentistry amended its fallow time advice. This follows the publication of a review on AGPs by the Scottish Dental Clinical…
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The number of missed dental appointments in England has reached 14 million as a result of COVID-19. This is according to official activity data seen by the British Dental Association (BDA). As a result, it is calling on the government to support costs for new equipment to help practices handle the building backlog of patients.…
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Sanaa Kader discusses her hobbies away from dentistry and why it is important to make the most of each day. Please introduce yourself My name is Sanaa Kader. I am the principal dentist of a mixed three surgery practice in Leeds. I am also an educational supervisor for the West Yorkshire Dental Foundation Training Scheme.…
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In our latest podcast episode, Jana Denzel discusses his dental journey and his holistic approach to dentistry. This week, we chat to Jana Denzel, who explains how he applies psychology to dentistry and where he hopes to take this in the future. He also discusses his childhood and his unconventional journey into dentistry – including…
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Subway bread does not qualify as bread due to its high sugar content, a court has ruled. A judge found that Subway bread cannot be classed as bread as the sugars exceed the stipulated limit. Published on Tuesday, the judgement instead ruled that it falls under the category of confectionery. The court ruling followed an…
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Three quarters of dentists report they will not provide a full service this year or do not know when they will be able to. Additionally, only half (48%) of NHS practices say they have enough PPE to allow them to do their job properly. This is according to a new survey called out by the…
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A parliamentary committee is calling on NHS England to set out the next steps to secure sustainable and efficient dental services. Published today (1 October), the Commons Health and Social Care Committee said it was ‘concerned’ over the lack of plan regarding the restoration of dental services in England. As a result, it is calling…
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