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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging dentists to avoid using a particular face mask over fears it does not protect against COVID-19. A safety alert has been issued warning dental teams and suppliers against purchasing or using KN95 face masks. The mask has a performance rating that is generally equivalent to the EU…
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A dentist has warned ‘a tidal wave of dental disease’ is about to crash in Wales following calls for the government to provide better support. At the end of last month, the chief dental officer for Wales, Colette Bridgman, released plans for a ‘phased’ return to practice. The approach focuses on the gradual reintroduction of…
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People who were overweight or obese made up 78% of confirmed COVID-19 infections – prompting calls for the food industry to ‘share blame’. Published in the BMJ, the research cites evidence that obesity is an independent risk factor for more severe cases and death as a result of coronavirus. In the UK, 62% of those…
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Frontline healthcare workers in Wuhan who were appropriately protected did not contract COVID-19, new research has revealed. In a study published by The BMJ, researchers found PPE is effective in preventing infection among healthcare workers who work in high-risk environments. The team acknowledged the healthcare professionals were working away from home, with the lack of…
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It has been revealed that the majority (61%) of the UK support the extension of the current sugar tax to include fruit juices and milkshakes. This is according to new research by the Oral Health Foundation which has been carried out as part of National Smile Month. Milkshakes, smoothies, fruit juices and alcoholic mixers are…
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Millennials exceed all other generations when it comes to splashing out on their smiles, a new study has revealed. Adults under the age of 35 are splashing out £750 a year on dental care according to data collected by the Oral Health Foundation. This is around four times the amount spent by their parents and…
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A dentist is calling on dental teams to offer treatment at their own pace as practices across England start to open their doors for face-to-face care. Dr Nishma Sharma, a practising dentist in Hertfordshire, is urging practices not to succumb to pressure to open for in-person appointments if they feel underprepared or lack the appropriate…
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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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