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The British Fluoridation Society discusses the future of water fluoridation in light of COVID-19 and the abolition of PHE. How important is fluoridation in a post-COVID world? The appeal of water fluoridation has never been greater. COVID-19 and the consequent imperative to avoid aerosol generating procedures (AGP) underscore how counter-intuitive it is to be treating…
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Dental professionals are making calls for the next chair of the General Dental Council (GDC) to be a clinician. In a new campaign, dental teams are urged to sign a petition in a ‘vital’ bid to have a clinician head up the regulator. Kicked off by Dominic O’Hooley on behalf of the British Association of…
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More than half of dental practices across the UK depended on government loans to make it through the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to a recent survey by the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL). It revealed that 52% of practices relied on either the CIBLS (Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme) or…
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Oral-B has unveiled its latest toothpaste – Sensitivity & Gum Calm – aimed at fighting plaque and gum problems. Sensitivity is caused by nerves which are stimulated in the dentine layer of teeth exposed by tooth wear or periodontal disease – amongst other things. And those suffering from dental sensitivity can find this time of…
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The dental profession rose to the challenge of treating patients as it pushed for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to a new report put together by Align Technology, drawn from a number of independent sources. The research shows the extent to which the profession had to adapt to the virus. This includes…
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A dentist who braved a solo swim across the English Channel raised almost £7,000 for a dental charity. Jim Lafferty took on the 21-mile challenge on Sunday, 13th September after receiving a call that weather conditions were right for the swim. Joined by his support team and boat High Hopes, he set off at 7.30pm…
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The second in our new ‘case of the week’ feature sees Richard Coates talk through how he helped a patient regain her smile. We’ve kicked off a new feature where we bring you the latest clinical case of the week. These are completely free for you to download and peruse in your own time. To…
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NHS dentists will not be included in this winter’s free flu vaccine scheme, it has been revealed. Last week, leading clinicians called on all NHS frontline workers to opt in for a free flu jab in preparation for the upcoming winter. The letter, which stated it is ‘more important than ever’ that workers are protected,…
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This week we welcome Amber Ojak who discusses why we need to reshape the perception of dental hygienists and therapists. A dental therapist from Edinburgh, Scotland, Amber Ojak chats about her journey into hygiene and therapy. She also discusses why we need to move past the idea that hygienists only provide a ‘scale and polish’.…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… What do local lockdowns mean for dentistry in Wales? As COVID-19 cases increase, it’s perhaps unsurprising that we are seeing more and more local lockdowns put in place. Wales, in particular, saw new restrictions enforced first in Caerphilly,…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all areas of the dental profession. But what’s been its effect on dental students? A recent study, published in the Journal of Dental Education, found the pandemic to have ‘significantly impacted’ dental education in the US. It is likely that the same could be said for dental courses across the…
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Since lockdown began in March, the pandemic has left little untouched and little unaffected – dentistry included. But dental practices are experiencing a spike in interest when it comes to cosmetic dentistry. As practices tackle new guidance and PPE requirements, dentists are seeing a significant rise in interest when it comes to procedures such as…
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Johnson & Johnson Ltd., the makers of Listerine, are committed to supporting dental professionals in their efforts to help patients achieve and maintain gum health. Also committed to supporting evidence-based practice, Johnson & Johnson Ltd. were pleased to see that an updated evidence base reaffirms the role of an antibacterial mouthwash in specific circumstances as…
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As counties across Wales are thrown into local lockdowns, the chief dental officer has spoken out about the implications for dental practices. Today, it was announced that Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) will be subject to new restrictions following an increase in cases. Over the last week, the county has a rate of 82.1 infections per…
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Top healthcare clinicians are calling on all NHS frontline workers – including dentists – to get their annual flu jab as soon as possible. With the added risk of COVID-19, they warn that it is more important than ever that staff are vaccinated in preparation for the coming months. This comes alongside an expanded flu…
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Fit-testing is necessary for better protection against COVID-19 for those susceptible to ill-fitting masks, a study suggests. The research found that women and Asian healthcare workers could be vulnerable to COVID-19 due to ill-fitting masks. The review revealed that the mask ‘fit-pass’ rate for females compared with males was 85% and 95%, respectively. Higher initial ‘fit-pass’…
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Dr Ahmed Hussain and Zainab Al Mukhtar discuss the rising problem of bruxism during the pandemic. Have you seen a spike in cases of bruxism during the pandemic? AH: Yes. I have seen an increase in patients attending with jaw pain and cracked teeth. ZAM: Yes, I certainly have seen this. More people presenting with…
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Health secretary Matt Hancock is being called on to put together an action plan to handle the backlog of tooth extractions in hospitals. Coming together with disability charity Mencap, the British Dental Association (BDA) is warning that many young and vulnerable patients will see waiting times ‘lengthen significantly’. The association understands that many services are…
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Dental therapist and creator of the Smile Revolution podcast series, Victoria Wilson, is launching a five-week course which starts on Monday 21st September. The course is designed to help dental professionals plan the launch of an oral health promotion venture. And Philips Oral Healthcare is offering one dental professional the chance to win a place…
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