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The response to the COVID-19 pandemic is increasing the suffering of thousands, a new report into labour rights violations suggests. Published on 18 March 2020, the UK government’s Modern Slavery Statement features a promise by Boris Johnson to ‘take active steps to drive this increasingly pervasive evil out of our supply chains’. But in an…
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Lincoln Hirst, a practice principal, lifts the lid on life as an Amazon warehouse employee as the world continues to battle the challenges of COVID-19. Working at Garden City Dental in Hertfordshire, Lincoln has spent 31 years at the same practice – 25 of which as principal. But after lockdown was announced and routine dentistry…
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French dentists are posing naked to protest against government orders to go back to work – despite a shortage of personal protective equipment. Dental professionals across France have stripped down in their practices to raise awareness of the lack of PPE within the sector. This follows the government’s decision to send them back to work…
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Money continues to roll in as part of FMC’s efforts to raise funds for the NHS and its battle against COVID-19. The month of April has seen the dental industry come together to raise more than £6,700 to help the UK’s health service. This follows FMC’s inaugural Online CPD Dentistry Show earlier this month, which…
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Researchers in China have developed a mouthguard that detects early signs of tooth decay and periodontitis. Made from nanocomposite, it reacts with the sulfur compounds released by bacteria in the mouth – helping to reveal where dentists might need to take a closer look, reports Chemistry World. In the UK, it is estimated that more…
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Frontline NHS workers can now access individual coaching support in a bid to ease the pressures of the COVID-19 crisis. In a new NHS initiative called #LookingAfterYouToo, primary care colleagues can now talk to trained, experienced coaches – either over the phone or via video link. Available to both clinical and non-clinical staff, the support…
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Dental practice is unlikely to return to normal by the end of June according to the latest webinar hosted by England’s chief dental officer. CDO Sara Hurley took to the screen last Friday in her second webinar aimed at informing the profession on the NHS response to COVID-19 and its impact on dentistry. At the…
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Dentistry.co.uk has spoken to a leading figure in dental care provision and how its coping with COVID-19 in the latest episode of its new podcast series. In the second episode of our new venture, we hear from Tom Riall, chief executive officer of Europe’s largest dental care provider, Mydentist. We discuss dentistry’s fast-changing landscape amid…
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A dentist working in an urgent dental care centre has spoken of receiving threats from members of the public experiencing dental pain. Mohsan Ahmad, whose practice is operating as a UDC in Greater Manchester, has called for improvements to the referral system as pressure for dental treatment increases. He said that one patient even threatened…
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A dental charity that supports dentists in times of crisis has received six months’ worth of applications in just three weeks as the profession struggles in the face of coronavirus. This comes as other industry charities fight for funding as they are forced to pause their international operations. Practice income levels have plummeted since lockdown…
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The chief dental officer for England will host a second webinar aimed at answering questions on dentistry and coronavirus. England’s CDO Sara Hurley and director of primary care and system transformation, Matt Neligan, will go live to discuss the state of dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dental professionals are encouraged to tune in for the…
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Dentistry.co.uk has launched the first episode of its brand new podcast series, featuring director of Frank Taylor & Associates Andy Acton. In our new venture, we will be bringing to life the current conversations of the UK dental industry. From first-class dentists to social media and marketing wizards, the show will welcome a variety of…
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More than 100 MPs have clubbed together and called for better government support for private dentistry in the face of COVID-19. In a letter addressed to the chancellor, 101 MPs have called on the government to extend their coronavirus financial measures to include the dental sector. They are calling for: The £50,000 cap to be…
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A dentist has paid for FFP3 fit-testing out of his own pocket in a bid to speed up emergency treatment – as a survey shows that almost two thirds of urgent dental care centres lack the appropriate PPE. The British Dental Association (BDA) carried out a new poll into PPE levels at designated urgent dental…
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A dentist is calling for practices to reopen for emergency patients after describing the pandemic as a ‘disaster situation’. Jason Smithson has said he sees a need for patients to be received by practices following a lack of urgent dental care centres. These were urged to be set up across the UK after the NHS…
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A dentist is calling for a change to government policy as practices continue to pay business rates – despite their high street neighbours being relieved of the requirement. As part of the pandemic economic response, the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced that retail, leisure and hospitality properties will no longer have to pay business rates for…
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New research has shed light on why sweeteners never truly mimic sugar – and it could have a positive impact on public health. In a study carried out at Columbia University, researchers found that the brain responds to sugar not just when it hits the tongue but also when it passes through the gut. This…
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A senior dental nurse has died after receiving treatment for coronavirus. Linnette Cruz, who worked at Brynteg dental practice in Swansea, was admitted to hospital last month after showing signs of COVID-19, ITV reports. The senior head nurse died yesterday (April 14) and is survived by her husband, son and her parents. According to the…
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A dentist has revealed dental teams are assisting c-section deliveries to help alleviate NHS pressure in the face of coronavirus. Professor Shakeel Shahdad, consultant in restorative dentistry, based at Barts Health NHS Trust and QMUL Institute of Dentistry, said his department has been redeployed following lockdown. Dental staff are now helping in maternity, the critical…
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