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The British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) has tabled a vote of no confidence against the Office of the Chief Dental Officer – sparking calls for ‘urgent changes’ in dentistry. Following a poll of more than 1,600 respondents, the newly-formed group found that 97.5% of its members have no confidence in the ‘current structure, remit…
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The owner of a dental practice chain dubbed the continued suspension of dentistry ‘inexplicable’ over fears it could lead to a spike in deaths linked to mouth cancer. Sam Waley-Cohen, the chief executive of Portman Dental Care, has spoken out as private dentists continue to see their income plummet to zero in response to the…
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A hygienist is fighting for the survival of her business – and the protection of the nation’s health – as she calls on the government to extend financial support to private practices. Christina Chatfield, of Dental Health Spa, Brighton, is set to go bankrupt in five weeks’ time after her practice failed to qualify for…
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Research shows lockdown has led to an increase in snacking across the UK, sparking worries about its potential impact. A new study reveals 38% of UK adults are snacking more since the national lockdown was announced at the end of March. And seven in 10 families (70%) with children under the age of five are…
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An MP is calling on the government to set out ‘return to work’ details for dentistry following fears that patients are struggling to access care. Esther McVey, MP for Tatton, said it is ‘vital’ dentists are allowed to return to practice and should be able to reopen if they wish. She said dentists are ‘fully…
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Dentistry is kicking off a new campaign that gets behind the growing drive for dental teams to get back to work. The newly-launched ‘Back to Practice’ campaign aims to keep the industry updated with any stories, news or guidance regarding the push to get dentistry back up and running. As part of the initiative, we…
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Aalok Shukla speaks about teledentistry and why he thinks it enhances business in Dentistry Online’s latest podcast. In our fifth episode, we welcome Aalok Shukla, the co-founder and CEO of Uplift. Its mission is to reduce cost and increase access to oral health globally through technology. With customers in 61 countries, they develop teledentistry platforms, such…
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson will reportedly ramp up strategies to drive down obesity rates – prompting a campaign group to call for fast action. According to The Times, Johnson told senior ministers he has ‘changed his mind’ and is keen to lead a new strategy to help tackle obesity. The report suggests this is a…
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A new report suggests mouthwash has the potential to fight COVID-19 and reduce transmission, prompting calls for further research. The study, led by Cardiff University, says mouthwash could potentially help to destroy the outer layer of the virus – or ‘envelope’ – which could then stop it infecting cells. COVID-19 is part of a group…
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Dental organisations have joined forces to come up with return-to-work guidelines as the UK begins to ease itself out of lockdown. The COVID-19 Future Planning Task Group aims to represent all dental care professionals so that the entire team can contribute to the guidance. Set up by the Faculty of General Dental Practice UK and…
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Drinking one or more sugary drinks a day can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in women by nearly 20%, a new study has suggested. And women who consume any type of sugary drink daily are 21% more likely to have a stroke compared to women who rarely or never consume sugary beverages. The study…
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Healthcare workers do not have higher rates of COVID-19 deaths when compared to the general population, new statistics reveal. New analysis from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that healthcare workers – including dental nurses and dental practitioners – do not have higher rates of COVID-19 deaths when compared to those of the same…
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Rhona Eskander speaks to Dentistry Online about the importance of Instagram in the latest episode of its new podcast series. In our fourth episode, we chat to Rhona – from the Chelsea Dental Clinic – about the highs and lows of social media and why she believes it is the way forward when it comes…
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As the UK looks to ease itself out of lockdown, the dentistry industry prepares to adjust its practices to the ‘new normal’ following COVID-19. And paediatric dentistry is no exception, with the pandemic bringing new challenges and pressures when it comes to getting children into the chair. Dentistry Online has spoken to Claire Stevens CBE…
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Anna Middleton is hosting a free webinar on utilising direct access for hygienists and therapists on Thursday 14 May at 19:00. The event will focus on helping dental hygienists and therapists feel confident in utilising direct access. It will help them have more autonomy and improve patient access to care – in turn growing their…
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A campaign group has slammed big brands for capitalising off the back of the lockdown as it states the pandemic is likely to impact on the nation’s oral health. Action on Sugar said COVID-19 has led to popular companies heavily advertising unhealthy food and drink products – but little has been done to curb it.…
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A dentist is calling on industry colleagues to help change patients’ diets as new NHS statistics show a significant hike in the number of hospital admissions connected to obesity. In the years 2019/19, there were 876,000 hospital admissions where obesity was a factor – an increase of 23% on the previous period. There was also…
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Dentistry Online has spoken to dentists residing on UK islands to see how their practices are coping with the pandemic. It has now been almost six weeks since the UK entered lockdown and routine dentistry was then called to a temporary halt. But the CDO for England, Sara Hurley, has said NHS England will expand…
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A dentist is encouraging dental professionals to raise awareness of oral health messages in an effort to slow down the spread of COVID-19. Professor Martin Addy says that the use of toothpaste could play a significant role in preventing coronavirus infections – and is urging fellow industry colleagues to inform their patients. He also believes…
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