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Global dental training generally focuses on specialised dentists rather than dental nurses, therapists, hygienists and assistants, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). In the latest draft global strategy on oral health, WHO discusses the ins and outs of oral diseases worldwide. And it argues that ‘insufficient attention’ is given to planning the oral health…
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With more than 40 million now fully vaccinated, the UK is well on the way to protecting itself from COVID-19 transmission. Vaccine passports have been introduced as a way of making international travel easier. Two jabs will be needed to enter many nightclubs from the end of September. Many want to know the vaccination status…
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Millions of children could face years of dental decay as figures show those attending check-ups dropped by 50% during the first year of the pandemic. New NHS data shows the worst attendance rates are among those infants in the youngest age category. For example less than 470,000 appointments went ahead for the under 5s in…
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Students who were awarded a place on an oversubscribed dental degree are being offered £10,000 to switch to a different institution with better availability. This year, the government increased the cap on the number of places available for medicine and dentistry students. Estimates suggest more than 9,000 extra spots are available after applications for healthcare…
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This week we welcome two guests onto the Dentistry podcast who discuss why dental therapists are crucial to a good team. We speak to Cat Edney and Lauren Long and hear why they are so passionate about a holistic approach to dentistry. The pair discuss how this works best and also why dental therapists can…
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Thousands of DCPs were voluntarily scrapped from the register or chose not to renew in 2020, it has emerged. According to latest GDC figures, almost 3,100 DCPs did not renew in 2020, while 1,218 voluntarily removed their registration. Last year marked a 5% increase in the overall number of DCP removals compared to 2019. However…
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Last year saw an increase in the number of employed dental practitioners when compared to 2019, it has emerged. According to new data from Braemar Finance, 41,300 dental practitioners were employed in the UK in 2020. But this is down from the 46,100 high in 2015 – marking a 10% drop. Recent years have seen…
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Family, friends and social media – these were reportedly the most common sources of dental information during the pandemic. This is according to a new study looking into dental fear throughout COVID-19. With as many as one in three having a fear of the dentist, researchers wanted to analyse why the phobia develops. They argue…
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Chief dental officer Sara Hurley has announced new changes to fallow time requirements in England. Fallow time following an aerosol-generating procedure (AGP) is no longer needed for successive appointments involving members of the same household. However it is advised that the disinfection and cleaning of the environment should still be carried out between patients living…
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Children who swim at a competitive standard are six times more likely to have dental staining. This is according to new research carried out by The University of Western Australia. Around one hundred children who swim were analysed, all between the ages of five and 17 years old. Chosen from four different Western Australia swimming…
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Fears are mounting over recruitment troubles after new statistics reveal there are hundreds of NHS dental vacancies in Wales. According to newly-revealed Freedom of Information request figures, as many as 3,000 NHS posts are currently vacant. Around 2,200 are for midwives and nurses while more than 700 are for dental and medical professionals. Country Dyfed’s…
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More than one quarter of dentists in Scotland report ‘significant depressive’ symptoms amidst COVID-19. This is according to recent survey results looking into the impact of the virus on the dental team. With 27% reporting depressive symptoms, this marks a 9% increase on a population-based group (18%). The research also found that 55% of primary…
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The UK is significantly lacking specialists in paediatric dentistry, it has been suggested. In a new report into the dental specialist workforce and its UK distribution, the team concluded that ‘stark inequalities’ exist throughout the country. In response, the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) says the number of paediatric specialists in dentistry needs to…
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The mental health of mothers can impact the toothbrushing habits in children, it has emerged. Postpartum depression or a lack of affection caused by bonding disorders can hinder a mother’s ability to encourage healthy oral health habits. Researchers at Tohoku University in Japan carried out the study after noticing an alarmingly high rate of childhood…
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Scotland is appointing three new deputy chief dental officers, it has been revealed. The division of the chief dental officer for Scotland today announces three new deputies to help guide dentistry out of the pandemic. These are: Zahid Imran Gillian Leslie Gavin Mclellan. Between them, the candidates bring significant experience to the role, which will…
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No dental practices are accepting new NHS patients in York, it has been revealed. Out of the 39 practices in York, none were taking on new NHS adult patients as of May and June 2021. The news emerged after volunteers and staff at Healthwatch York contacted the clinics in the city. Other alarming findings were…
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Bundles of free PPE are reserved for dental practices in Scotland taking on trainee dental nurses. The move – sanctioned by NHS National Services Scotland – comes as reports suggest nurses are stepping away from the profession. The dental nurse training providers in Scotland are looking to reinstate dental nurse training – and assessment –…
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Salaries of dental nursing roles have seen a 72% increase across the last year, new data suggests. According to recruitment website Reed, the healthcare sector has seen, on average, a 19% increase in salaries compared to 2020. And dental nurses are among those with the largest rise, with the site quoting a 72% increase in…
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Practice Plan’s Sarah Barnard discusses the ins and outs of making the transition from NHS to private practice. Regional support manager Sarah talks about how practices can utilise the move to private practice to secure a potentially stronger future. ‘We get a lot dentists who come to us and say they want to go private…
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