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At the start of the month, Wales was the first UK country to announce a reduction in fallow time. If the necessary precautions are in place, CDO Colette Bridgman confirmed a minimum of 18 minutes is now appropriate for AGP treatments. But access troubles and concerns over the possibility of further lockdowns continue to plague…
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Members of the British Dental Association (BDA) have launched legal action against the association following a data breach. Arguing that more should have been done to protect their data, sort codes and account numbers – as well as private correspondence – are thought to have been stolen during the breach. Taking place in July, the…
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Government progress in tackling the growing problem of childhood obesity has been slow, reports the UK’s independent spending watchdog. The National Audit Office urges the government to act with ‘greater urgency, commitment, co-ordination and cohesion’ if it is to improve the nation’s health. ‘Progress with the programme has been slow and many commitments are not…
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The cross-infection risk following AGPs in an open-plan clinic is ‘small’ and most particles settle in the first 10 minutes. This is according to a new study looking into the implications of COVID-19. The research analysed the splatter and aerosol distribution from an AGP. It also investigated how long it took for aerosol to settle…
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In this week’s episode we chat to Mahrukh Khwaja about mental health, resilience and mindfulness in dentistry. Based in Kent as both a dentist and emotional resilience coach, Mahrukh believes more conversations around wellbeing need to be had. We chat about mental health in dentistry and why it’s so important teams have access to support…
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The dental information provided by some dental services during the pandemic was ‘inconsistent and confusing’, a health watchdog reports. This is according to a COVID-19 review by Healthwatch, looking into the NHS and social care experiences of the UK public. This report covers the period April to June 2020, based on experiences of more than…
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Gaby Bissett explores how dental practices can prepare in the event of another COVID-19 lockdown. This week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed new restrictions for the first time since the government began to ease lockdown in May. Social gatherings of more than six people, both indoors and outdoors, will be illegal from Monday 14 September,…
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Mouth cancer rates are set to skyrocket in the UK following millions of missed dental appointments as a result of lockdown. This is according to the Association of Dental Groups (ADG), which is calling on ministers to take urgent action. Dentists have warned that thousands of cases may have gone undetected. This could be due…
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We hear from three dental nurses about how their role has been shaped and changed by the pandemic – and why they think so many have chosen not to re-register with the GDC. Danielle Schroven – ‘you are all superstars’ From the minute COVID-19 happened, it was a worry for all workers in the healthcare…
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The chief dental officer for Wales, Colette Bridgman, has issued a statement on the local lockdown rules for dentistry. This comes as the country introduces its first localised lockdown in Caerphilly county, after a spike in COVID-19 cases. More than 130 people tested positive in the last week, prompting the new measure to come into…
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A dental organisation is calling on dental teams to spot signs of eating disorders over fears they could go undiagnosed. The British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy (BSDHT) said dental hygienists and therapists are in the ‘ideal position’ to help curb the effects of the pandemic. This includes identifying signs of eating disorders, many…
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A quarter of a million clear face masks will be delivered to NHS workers to help those suffering with hearing loss. The government announced 250,000 clear face masks have been set aside to help clinicians communicate with patients. Particularly those with conditions such as hearing loss, dementia and autism. With around 12 million people in…
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The UK government has issued new guidance on the long-term health impact of coronavirus. Released yesterday (7th September), it states that around 10% of mild COVID-19 cases who were not admitted to hospital reported symptoms lasting more than four weeks. Additionally, a number of hospitalised cases reported symptoms lasting eight weeks or more after they…
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We speak to BAFTA award-winning TV presenter and NHS consultant paediatrician, Dr Ranj, about his lockdown experience, balancing his TV and hospital work – and why the UK needs a dental health intervention. How was your lockdown? I never really know how to answer that question. Technically speaking, we’re still in it! Obviously, it’s hugely…
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People with obesity in the UK wait longer than the global average before discussing their weight with a healthcare expert. This is according to a new study carried out by the European Association for the Study of Obesity. The data reveals that, on average, people with obesity in the UK do not seek help from…
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In this week’s podcast episode, Dentistry Online talks to dental graduate Yewande Oduwole about her journey into dentistry. One of the fastest-growing names in young dentistry, Yewande opens up about her lockdown experience, her journey into dentistry and her advice to aspiring young dentists. We also discuss the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement…
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Artificial intelligence systems are able to identify tooth decay more accurately than human dentists, new research suggests. The study, carried out by Pearl, compares the diagnostic abilities of three human dentists to that of an artificial intelligence (AI) diagnostic system. It looked at the agreement between the human and AI diagnoses after they analysed more…
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More than 5,000 dental professionals have registered for the inaugural Online Dentistry Show – and it’s not too late to get involved. Kicking off this morning, registrants can now interact and chat with some top industry names. Taking place today and tomorrow (4 and 5 September), the first-of-its-kind event hosts a selection of industry leaders…
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A dentist is getting ready to take on the English Channel in a bid to raise money for a dental charity. This month, Jim Lafferty will embark on a 12-hour solo swim from Dover to Calais. Braving water temperatures of around 18°C, he hopes to raise £5,000 for Dentaid, a charity that works to improve…
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