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A dental nurse lost a sex discrimination case after accusing her employer of imposing measures based on her gender. The practice informed the dental professional that she needed to trim her fingernails for health reasons. But she refused to cut them down unless they were done by a professional, a tribunal heard. Her reluctance to…
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Authorities need to cut back on unhealthy food options if efforts to tackle obesity are to succeed. This is according to a new government-commissioned report published by the Centre for Food Policy. The 28-page document claims UK plans will fail due to easy access to unhealthy foods laden with fat and sugar. The 24-hour availability…
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Children from affluent backgrounds are more prone to tooth wear, according to a new study. From soda and energy drinks to fruit juices, research suggests they may have a particular impact on children from wealthy backgrounds. In the first meta-analysis of its kind – involving 65 studies looking at 60,000 individuals from 30 countries –…
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson claims he has overseen ‘record investment’ into NHS dentistry. He made the statement when facing queries from MPs at yesterday’s session of Prime Minister’s Questions. The Prime Minister was asked whether he will commit to increasing the number of NHS dentists in the UK. He responded by saying that the restrictions…
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Millions of pounds earmarked to tackle childhood obesity has been quietly redirected by the government, reports suggest. When the Soft Drinks Industry Levy was introduced in 2018, the government promised to devote the revenue raised on children’s health programmes. According to the latest data on obesity, one quarter of children aged 10 to 11 years…
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We hear from Catriona Archer about why she’s never looked back after making the move to private dentistry. Catriona Archer is one of the practice principals at Burton Family Dental. Talking as part of the NHS to Private series, she talks about making the transition in 2006 and the benefits she’s felt since. From her…
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This year was another abnormal 12 months rocked by the pandemic. Here we sum up the year’s biggest headlines in dentistry. January COVID-19: dental services to remain open during third national lockdown As 2020 drew to a close, we all breathed a sigh of relief and prepared for a fresh start. While this year may…
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A dental nurse was gifted a surprise plane ticket by her colleagues to visit her family over Christmas. Kitija Jaksta, lead dental nurse at Dental Health Spa, was prepared for a quiet Christmas in Brighton this festive season. But during the secret santa exchange at the staff Christmas celebration, staff surprised her with a plane…
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This week, chief dental officer Sara Hurley announced that NHS targets will increase to 85% from January. And from April, this will increase to 100% when practices are asked to revert to usual contract management arrangements. We put together the reaction from the profession. ‘Already demanding’ Stephen Porter is an associate dentist and dental surgeon…
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Chief dental officer Sara Hurley has unveiled the latest targets for NHS dental practices in the run up to Christmas. Between January and March 2022, dental staff are asked to deliver 85% of their contract. This will then be restored to 100% from April. Sara writes that practices should plan on the basis that NHS…
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One agrees and the other opposes – we hear from two dental professionals about how they view the Covid-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare staff. In November the government announced that all healthcare staff who have direct patient contact will have to be vaccinated against Covid-19 by spring. As a result, dental staff have until February…
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Dentists in Devon have been forced to stop taking on new NHS patients, according to new findings. In its latest report, Healthwatch England said that ‘currently no practices’ were accepting new NHS patients in the area. This applies to both adults and children. The report looked at the number of NHS dental practices taking on…
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DIY dentistry was one of the most significant outcomes of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is according to a new study that looked into the impact of lockdown on the oral health of those in Teeside. Carried out by Rachael England, a doctor of public health (DrPH), she analysed the effect of the first pandemic lockdown.…
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Thousands of toothpaste tubes have been donated to food banks and community projects to help children improve their oral health. Biomin donated 5,000 tubes of Biomin F for Kids to the Dental Wellness Trust to assist its oral health programmes. The charity provides toothbrushing programmes across schools and nurseries in deprived areas of the UK.…
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Around 9% of dental staff are not fully vaccinated against COVID as the profession fears mandatory vaccine measures will lead to recruitment problems. Less than two thirds believe all dentists operating in their practices are fully vaccinated. And less than half say the same for dental nurses. This is according to new data released by…
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A dentist who sexually assaulted two dental nurses in the presence of patients has been struck off the register. The General Dental Council (GDC) found that a dentist in Northern Ireland ‘repeatedly’ carried out acts of ‘inappropriate, sexually motivated, non-consensual, intentional physical contact with female dental nurses’. Between 1990 and 1994, one employee – known…
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A dentist who avoided the vaccine by donning a fake arm has now got the COVID-19 jab – but genuinely this time. The Italian clinician was slammed after turning up to his vaccine appointment wearing a silicone limb. Taking place in Biella, Italy, the man was reported to authorities after the nurse noticed the arm…
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The recovery of NHS dental care is not moving fast enough, causing particular worry over the health of children and young people. This is according to the latest Healthwatch England report looking at access to NHS dentistry. The watchdog said access to NHS dentistry is ‘one of the most significant issues’ raised by members of…
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Gemma Forsythe rounds off 2021 with a discussion on the communication between dental nurse and dentist. Teamwork is essential for productivity, communication and good patient care. For a dental practice to run smoothly, it is important that the dental team can work together effectively. This is especially important for the dentist and dental nurse as…
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