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FTA Law reveal all on the legal issues intertwined with the mandatory vaccine requirement for healthcare workers. A recent government announcement confirmed that all frontline NHS staff will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by 1 April 2022. The policy of mandatory vaccinations applies to all practitioners performing a CQC-regulated activity. This covers the…
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Boris Johnson faced questions about the state of dentistry during the latest session of Prime Minister’s Questions. Dr Caroline Johnson, the MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham, made calls for the Prime Minister to support the formation of new dental schools, detailing the access struggles of her constituents. Speaking in the House of Commons yesterday,…
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An Italian dentist who donned a fake arm to avoid getting the COVID-19 vaccine said the move has ‘ruined his life’. The healthcare worker, who is in his 50s, last week turned up to his vaccine appointment wearing a silicone arm. Taking place in Biella, Italy, the nurse saw something was wrong when the patient…
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NHS England confirmed unvaccinated dental staff need to have had their first dose by the end of winter to meet the April deadline. Last month the government announced that all healthcare staff who have direct patient contact will have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by April. Latest figures reveal that around 90% of NHS staff…
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A dentist in Italy is facing criminal charges after turning up for his COVID-19 vaccine wearing a fake arm, reports say. Taking place in Biella, Italy, the move follows new measures that ban the unvaccinated from a number of social activities. The nurse administering the dose knew something was wrong when the man, who was…
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Thomas Dickson reveals all on ESG investing and how investors can make sure they are actually putting their money into sustainable funds. Thomas Dickson, the founder and managing director of Wealthwide, answers all your questions on ESG – or ethical – investing. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) refers to a company’s conscientiousness for social and…
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The majority of dental professionals view the GDC negatively, with a significant increase in dissatisfaction since 2018. This is according to a new report into stakeholder perceptions of the regulator. GDC perceptions were more negative (58%) than positive (21%), with dental professionals being the most negative (65%) and students the most positive (50%). Increase in…
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With the dental recruitment crisis continuing to make its mark, we hear from Katrina Rees and Emma Anastasi about what it means going forward. Katrina Rees is an area manager with Practice Plan and Emma Anastasi is the director of Diamond Dental Staff and the name behind Dental Business Consultancy. The pair also focus on…
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With a recruitment crisis hitting dentistry hard, many practices across the UK are struggling to attract dental nurses. We speak to two dental nurses to help shine a light on the realities of the current shortage; one who consciously works as a locum on a full-time basis and another who left the profession for something…
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Chris Barrow and Sarah Buxton hit the road for an interactive and informative session to help prepare practices for the challenges ahead. Practice Plan’s live events are back with a bang as Barrow and Buxton Live! continues its tour across the UK. Headed up by dental business coach Chris Barrow and employment and HR solicitor…
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With just one day to go, sign up to the Digital Dentistry Show for free to avoid missing out on lectures from leading voices. Taking place on Saturday 27 November at Novotel West, London, an all-day exhibition is available to those who attend. This will not only feature stands from leading brands but also provide…
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An updated standard operating procedure (SOP) is now available for dental teams. Yesterday chief dental officer for England, Sara Hurley published new guidelines to reflect the current circumstances. The key change includes an introduction of a two pathway approach, based on the risk of them suffering from respiratory illness. ‘Necessary to continue’ For those on…
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Changes to pathways and distancing are just some of the updates from the latest infection prevention and control (IPC) guidance. The government yesterday released new guidance for healthcare settings, including dentistry. This refers to the advice clinicians have had to follow since the onset of COVID-19 early in 2020. It applies to teams from all…
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The Oral Health Foundation and Denplan today launch their Mouth Cancer Action Charter in the Houses of Parliament. MPs, ministers and dental as well as health professionals are invited to sign the charter to highlight their support for its recommendations. The launch falls alongside November’s Mouth Cancer Action Month – the UK’s biggest charity campaign…
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A dentist has been sentenced after defrauding the NHS out of thousands of pounds. Dr Sheena Lalani fabricated claims in order to boost the amount of money she was paid by the NHS. The investigation found that the clinician falsely claimed to have carried out 45 treatments in one day, for example. The 46-year-old dentist…
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The fourth annual Dental Nurses Day has kicked off – and we are using the day to celebrate all things dental nursing! After an especially challenging two years, we are shouting loud about the incredible efforts of the UK’s dental nurses – pre-COVID, during the pandemic and now! Dental Nurses Day was kicked off by…
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Get to grips with artificial intelligence and how it can assist diagnostics at this year’s Digital Dentistry Show. Taking place on Saturday 27 November at Novotel West, London, the show will include a range of power lectures focusing on clinical and business topics. Taking place from 9:00 to 16:00, delegates can also explore the all-day…
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In this week’s episode we dig deep into the world of finance and all of the options available to dentists. Steve Forsyth is the area sales manager for south west England and south Wales at Braemar Finance. He talks tax loans for dentists and shines a light on why a clinician may take one out…
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Treating gingivitis during pregnancy can lower the risk of preterm and low weight infants. This is according to new research carried out by the University of Sydney. Published in the Journal of Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry, the study analysed whether the treatment of gum disease affects the outcomes of pregnancy. Around 20 million children…
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