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Seven in 10 believe NHS staff – including dentists – involved in treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic should be shielded from the risk of litigation. This is according to a new survey carried out by the parent company of the Dental Defence Union (DDU). It revealed that 70% of the public believe dental professionals,…
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DJ Khaled donned plenty of PPE, including a full hazmat suit, as he left his home for the first time in more than three months – in order to get a root canal. The American DJ took to the internet to reveal the precautions he was taking as he ventured out to visit his dentist.…
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The British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) is calling for the resignation of England’s CDO in a rebuttal of her recent letter to MPs. In an open letter, the group argues that the letter composed by CDO Sara Hurley needed ‘urgent clarification’. It suggests the content bears ‘scant resemblance’ to the state of dentistry across…
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Following simple oral health tips can lead to better sporting performance among athletes, a new study has revealed. Elite athletes who made basic oral health improvements reported significantly reduced negative effects on their performance. In a study carried out by University College London, participants had considerable rates of oral disease – including tooth decay and…
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The Pokémon Company has released a mobile app to encourage children to brush their teeth. In 2016, the release of Pokémon Go took the world by storm with more than 500 million users downloading the app across the globe. But in its newest venture, the company has released an app to promote dental hygiene among…
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In our tenth episode, we chat to Hassan Asad about Baghdad, starting his dental career – and what it was like getting a Blue Peter badge. Also known as the Bearded Tooth Fairy, Hassan discusses his memories from when he left Baghdad, Iraq, as a boy and began his journey over to the UK. We…
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Dental professionals are urging struggling colleagues to reach out for support in a bid to break down stigmas surrounding mental health. Following recent reports of struggles among dental teams, the topic of mental health is at the forefront of the profession. Dr Mahrukh Khwaja – a dentist and emotional resilience coach based in Kent –…
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The British Endodontic Society (BES) is urging researchers to get involved in a project that looks into the effects of AGPs in dentistry. The organisation will offer UK-based applicants a grant of up to £40,000 for undertaking research that mitigates the impact of AGPs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants do not need to be members…
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The chief dental officer and NHS England have announced the appointment of a new deputy CDO. The position has been given to Jason Wong MBE, who will work alongside CDO Sara Hurley. He will be sharing the role with the current deputy CDO, Eric Rooney. Graduating from the University of Birmingham in 1995, Jason is…
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The British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) is urging the government to change its guidance on PPE and fallow time. This comes as dental practices in England begin to resume face-to-face care following the release of a new standard operating procedure. New primary care requirements include social distancing, increased levels of PPE and a fallow period…
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NHS England will use a £1 million grant to create a pain-free and non-invasive method to detect mouth cancer. Once developed and tested, the device could help healthcare professionals – including dentists – detect mouth cancer earlier and more accurately. The device will use electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), the same method used in the early…
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The UK government has pledged to reopen an inquiry into dentistry after it was closed by the general election in December. Health and social care (HSC) committee chair Jeremy Hunt has promised to look into issues surrounding the profession following a meeting on Tuesday. Chair of the British Dental Association (BDA), Mick Armstrong, presented the…
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Thousands of toothbrushes and toothpaste products are being donated to children and adults in a bid to help struggling families. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) have handed out more than 5,000 packs to families in need after demand shot up as a result of lockdown. Normally, around 800 kits – which include a…
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Poor oral health could worsen gut inflammation and conditions such as Crohn’s disease, a new study has suggested. Just over one week has passed since dental practices have started to reopen their doors for face-to-face treatment. But new research suggests that 10 weeks of lockdown closure could have an impact beyond tooth decay and cavities.…
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Following the murder of George Floyd at the end of May, communities across the world have come together to fight back against racism. Over the last few weeks, thousands have taken to the streets to push for justice as part of the Black Lives Matter movement. But is racism felt in dentistry? We’ve spoken to…
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Loneliness leads to an increased likelihood of smoking and makes it harder to quit the habit, new research has revealed. A team at the University of Bristol discovered evidence for a causal link between experiences of loneliness and smoking cigarettes. Previous studies have exposed a link between the two. However, they have not determined whether…
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Pickles can help to reduce the level of cavity-producing bacteria and lead to better oral health, it has been suggested. This is according to a new study that looked at a probiotic made from a bacteria found in Chinese pickles. The researchers analysed 14 different types of Sichuan pickles grown in southwest China, where they…
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Dr Thomas Crawford-Clarke talks about picking up the Best Young Dentist accolade – at both the Dentistry Awards and Private Dentistry Awards. How does it feel to have won? It really was a complete surprise as there were some excellent dentists in my category. You enter the award hoping to win, but I certainly was…
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In this week’s podcast we chat to Barry Cockcroft about evidence-based prevention and why it’s now more relevant than ever. In our ninth episode, we welcome Barry Cockcroft to discuss the importance of prevention, what could change as a result of COVID-19 and what he would have done differently as chief dental officer. ‘I think…
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