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Female dental professionals have spoken out after a recent study found dental practitioners have a gender pay gap of almost 40%. In a new study, researchers analysed 57 female-dominated roles for which men receive a higher income. It revealed dental practitioners have the biggest gender pay gap with a 39.3% difference in salaries between women…
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Today, practices across England have started to reopen their doors to patients as they prepare to offer treatment in the face of COVID-19. Many have breathed a sigh of relief this morning as they get back into work to start treating patients face-to-face for the first time in 11 weeks. Last week, England’s CDO Sara…
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In our eighth episode, we welcome Milad Shadrooh to talk about his time as an internet sensation – and what it has taught him as both a dentist and a person. Also known as The Singing Dentist, it’s been almost five years since his debut won over the hearts of the profession and the public.…
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Dental practitioners have the biggest gender pay gap out of the female-dominated jobs where men are paid more, according to a new study. The data analysed 57 female-dominated roles for which men receive a higher income. Jobs ranged from librarians and receptionists to nurses and housing officers. And it found that dental practitioners have the…
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The majority (more than 60%) of dental practices predict they will be able to treat less than one quarter of the patients they saw prior to the pandemic. This is according to a new survey carried out by the British Dental Association (BDA). More than one third (36%) say there will be no return to…
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The CDO for England has released the new standard operating procedure for dental teams as they prepare to get back to practice. CDO Sara Hurley has published the new SOP – ‘transition to recovery’ – which aim at a phased approach towards the resumption of full dental care. This comes after she announced dental practices…
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More than one in two (53%) dental professionals said financial worries were having the biggest impact on their mental health in the face of COVID-19. This is according to a new survey carried out by Dental Protection looking at key factors affecting dentists’ mental wellbeing. A lack of work and a shortage of PPE were…
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The British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) has spoken out following the news that dental teams can return to work. Last Thursday, the CDO for England, Sara Hurley, announced dental practices can resume work from Monday 8 June 2020. In a letter to Matt Hancock, the BAPD expressed ‘extreme dissatisfaction’ with the handling of UK…
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Printing health warnings on sugary drinks can lead to healthier beverage choices by consumers, a new study has revealed. And researchers hope this could help to inform policymakers working on health-based policies and projects. The team looked at 23 studies of sugary drink warnings, with data from more than 16,200 individuals. Using meta-analysis, they found…
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Michael Donaldson, the acting chief dental officer for Northern Ireland, has unveiled plans for a phased return to work for dental professionals. A number of steps have been set out to help get the profession back up and running over the course of the following months. The CDO said: ‘While it has been absolutely necessary…
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A dentist who kept her practice open to treat patients during lockdown has spoken out about why it was important for her to continue helping people in pain. Dr Shohreh Ghasemi, of The Harrogate Dentist and Cosmetic Surgery, kept her practice open for emergency treatment after the country shut down in late March following the…
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A dental hygienist has kicked off a campaign to spread awareness of the current concerns and issues faced by dentistry. Christina Chatfield, of Dental Health Spa in Brighton, has launched Save Our Smiles – an initiative aimed at highlighting the importance of dental care. With the help of other hygienists and therapists, it also hopes…
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A dentist has set up an action group to take legal action against the government after losing his father to COVID-19. Implant surgeon Dr Minesh Talati initiated the challenge after his 80-year-old Father, Navin S. Talati, passed away on 18 April 2020 with COVID-19 viral pneumonia. The NHS healthcare provider also contracted the virus, alongside…
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The FGDP (UK) and the newly-formed College of General Dentistry have unveiled their official guidelines aimed at a safe return to general dental practice. Released today (1 June), the measures hope to support all dental professionals to take a risk and evidence-based approach when providing dental care in the face of COVID-19. Ian Mills, dean…
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Around two in three adults now use an electric toothbrush in the UK – an increase of more than 50%. This means the number of British adults brushing their teeth with an electric toothbrush as overtaken those using a manual one for the first time. Research shows that nearly 12 million people have swapped their…
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In our latest podcast, Dentistry Online talks to Victoria Wilson about her oral health project and the positives dental professionals can take away from the pandemic. In our seventh episode, we welcome Victoria, a dental therapist and founder of the Smile Revolution. The project aims to promote oral health messages to support progress within the…
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The reopening of dental practices will be seen in the coming days after a start date was announced – prompting a response from the dental profession and industry players. Yesterday evening, it was announced that dental practices can reopen from Monday 8th June 2020. Alongside giving the green light, England’s CDO Sara Hurley released ‘return…
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Almost one in five (18%) children under the age of five have opened up to their parent about not liking their own smile, it has been revealed. This is according to a new study carried out by the Oral Health Foundation. Almost one in eight (12%) children have woken up from a bad dream about…
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Campaigners are calling for an immediate government intervention on obesity in a bid to drive down the coronavirus death rate. Action on Sugar and Action on Salt have put together an evidence-based plan for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to help those living with obesity. In light of increasing evidence that obesity is a risk factor…
