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One in three dentists report fears over regulatory investigations are affecting their mental wellbeing, sparking calls for leniency. Dental Protection is calling on the General Dental Council (GDC) to take a more moderate approach to complaints relating to patient treatment during the pandemic. In a survey of more than 500 dentists – which was carried…
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Maria Papavergos speaks to Dentistry Online about why she thinks dental teams need to be talking to patients about veganism. On this week’s podcast episode, we speak to Dr Maria Papavergos, a dental surgeon and nutritional therapist. We discuss the importance of the oral microbiome and how oral health is linked to a spectrum of…
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Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Online Dentistry Show – coming to your screens This week, we’re excited to announce that we will be hosting our inaugural Online Dentistry Show on the 4th and 5th of September. The very first virtual exhibition and conference…
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The very first Online Dentistry Show is coming to your screens this September with headline sponsors GSK – and includes an exciting range of topics from some of the UK’s leading speakers. The inaugural event is coming this 4 and 5 of September, where delegates can snap up a free 12 hours of enhanced CPD.…
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The number of snack foods aimed at babies has rocketed – but the sugar content is still too high. This is according to a new study published in Archives of Disease in Childhood. Research found that there are significantly more snack foods available for babies, many of which have a worryingly high sugar levels. For…
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Fewer people are being exposed to oral herpes during their childhood, new research has found. The number of children exposed herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1) and the prevalence amongst Europe is falling by 1% per year. This is according to research published in BMJ Global Health. Although the virus’ prevalence appears to be dropping in…
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Almost one fifth of 25 to 34 year olds smoke cigarettes in the UK – but the overall number of those smoking is dropping. This is according to new data unveiled by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The research looked into the UK’s smoking habits in 2019, highlighting that 14.1% of the adult population smoked…
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Parents are calling for a stop to children’s characters on unhealthy food and drinks, a survey has revealed. More than 80% of the participants agreed that fun kids’ characters should not be used to sell sweets, snacks and confectionery. And nine in 10 (915) said their use leads to their children requesting or pestering for…
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Dentists need to stay vigilant with their tax affairs in light of COVID-19 relief schemes. This is according to the latest advice from NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers). Last week, chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered the summer economic statement delivered. It focused on job support, job creation and job protection with temporary…
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Leading campaign groups are calling for an end to junk food advertisements before the watershed in a bid to combat obesity. Action on Sugar, Action on Salt and 47 other health charities are urging Prime Minister Boris Johnson to implement all outstanding recommendations in the government’s childhood obesity plan. This includes restricting junk food ads…
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A hygienist is urging the profession to keep putting pressure on the government in a bid to save dentistry. Christina Chatfield, owner of Dental Health Spa, Brighton, is lobbying the government after dental practices failed to qualify for key financial schemes in the face of the pandemic. Although dental teams in England were able to…
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It has been revealed that young people and ethnic minorities are less successful in getting NHS dental appointments. This is according to the results of a new GP patient survey where 740,000 people gave feedback on NHS dentistry. Of those asked, just under three fifths had tried to get an NHS dental appointment in the…
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The chief dental officer for England, Sara Hurley, has updated the profession on financial arrangements and PPE in the face of COVID-19. In her fifth letter of preparedness since the start of the pandemic, the CDO has spoken out about what is next for the profession. ‘The potential for localised and regional resurgence of COVID-19…
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The British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) is urging the government to amend its advice in a bid to help practices successfully screen for oral cancer. Last week, the association carried out a straw poll of its members. This was to determine whether dental professionals across the UK were experiencing troubles referring patients suspected of…
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The introduction of plain, standardised packaging has discouraged the UK public from purchasing cigarettes. This is according to a new study carried out at the University of Bath. Researchers found that before the legislation was introduced, cigarette sales were declining by around 12 million a month. But after the legislation came into force, this drop…
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This week, Dentistry Online is joined by cosmetic dentist Hanna Kinsella who opens up about her time on reality television. Although her full-time job is principal dentist at Kiln Lane Dental, Hanna also features on the ITV show The Real Housewives of Cheshire. We discuss her time on the show, how she landed the role…
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Women in healthcare report significantly more problems when it comes to personal protective equipment (PPE) than men, a report has found. The study looks into the hospital PPE supplied to protect against the threat of COVID-19. Involving teams from Loughborough University and the University Hospitals of NHS trusts in Leicester, the researchers analysed more than…
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A dentist has filed a complaint against CDO Sara Hurley for referring to herself as a ‘professor’. In a letter sent to Members of Parliament on 17 June 2020, the chief dental officer headed and signed it off with the title preceding her name. But now a dentist has made a formal complaint to the…
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Laura Maddison talks to Dentistry Online about her journey from dental nurse to dentist – and why it’s all been worth it. What did you have to do to get into dental school? I worked as a dental nurse in Sunderland for seven years before I planned to do dentistry. I started doing the access…
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