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Almost one quarter of healthcare workers are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This is according to the first results from the UK-REACH study (Research into Ethnicity and COVID-19 outcomes in Healthcare workers). Out of more than 11,500 healthcare workers, 23% reported vaccine hesitancy. However this figure varied according to different ethnicities. For example: White…
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Dental treatments have ‘become the new boob job’ as sales spike for at-home oral healthcare. And this increasing interest in oral care has been influenced by the rise of Zoom during the pandemic, according to a recent Guardian article. Cassandra Grey – the founder of website Violet Grey – reported a 33% increase in oral…
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More than 45 million adults across Britain are at an increased risk of tooth decay, it has been revealed. Research from the Oral Health Foundation and Colgate-Palmolive found that more than four in five (84%) of all UK adults falls within groups that put them at heightened risk of the disease. The findings also show…
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Dental health inequalities expose a significant north-south divide that is likely to worsen due to the pandemic. This is according to dental experts who say lockdown diets will take their toll on both adults and children, reports the Manchester Evening News. Statistics reveal that in 2019/20, NHS dentists carried out 9.3 million fillings and fissure…
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An opposition leader has warned of the dangers associated with scrapping NHS dental charges in Scotland. SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has voiced her pledge to abolish patient charges within NHS dentistry if the party is re-elected next month. But Anas Sarwar – Labour leader and a former NHS dentist – has spoken out, arguing that…
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A brown bear suffering from toothache underwent a root canal treatment to remove a painful abscess. The four-year-old European brown bear – named Neo – received the care at the Wild Place Project, near Bristol, according to the Darlington and Stockton Times. The bear was suffering from an abscess at the base of a canine…
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Consultant Laura Horton will lead a training course for practice teams on the dos and don’ts of communication. The four-part series takes delegates on a cumulative, skills-building exercise. The first session is aimed at understanding how to draw on the features, advantages and benefits when talking about treatments. As well as how to communicate the…
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Gareth Jones discusses his 22-hour run where he ascended a height equivalent to Mount Everest to raise funds for charity. This week we speak to practice owner Gareth Jones from Monmouth, Wales, who describes setting himself the challenge of ‘Everesting’. Everesting involves climbing 8,848m of elevation, usually by cycling – the equivalent of Mount Everest.…
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People who are exposed to secondhand cigarette smoke could have a 51% higher risk of developing oral cancer. This is according to a new study published in Tobacco Control. The research suggests that inhaling secondhand smoke counts as a significant risk factor when it comes to developing oral cancer. Oral cancers – including lip, oropharynx…
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Toothpaste tablet sales are predicted to grow at a rate of more than 6.1% between 2021 and 2031. This is according to a new study looking into the toothpaste tablet market and where it is heading. Other findings include: Toothpaste tablet market recovered at more than 5% for year on year growth in 2021. This…
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Patients report travelling more than 50 miles to access NHS dentistry, sparking fears that the profession is being plunged into crisis even further. Following the closure of an NHS dental practice in Scarborough, Yorkshire, patients have been travelling to cities as a far away as Leeds in a desperate bid to access NHS care. Speaking…
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Join a panel of leading speakers as they discuss mental health and financial strength tomorrow at 19:00. Nathan Wallis – Wesleyan Financial Service’s chief of staff – will discuss the mental health of the dental profession, alongside the link between mental health and financial strength. Another panel speaker is Confidental charity trustee and principal dentist…
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Individuals suffering from gum disease are at increased risk of COVID-19 reaching the lungs. This is according to new research carried out at the University of Birmingham. The research team suggest that the accumulation of dental plaque and periodontal inflammation increase the likelihood of coronavirus causing more severe cases of infection. Evidence suggests that blood…
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Almost 65% of dental nurses are paid between £10,000 and £20,000 a year, a new survey has revealed. According to fresh figures from the British Association of Dental Nursing (BADN), 29% of dental nurses earn between £10,000 and £15,000 per year. And this stands at 33% for those earning between £15,000 and £20,000. Other findings include:…
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Orthodontist Neil Patel talks about the concerns and issues linked to direct-to-consumer aligners and why patient communication is crucial. In this week’s episode, we chat to Neil Patel, a specialist orthodontist based in Herts, Essex and London. We talk about the rise in direct-to-consumer orthodontics and how to educate patients on the associated safety and…
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Adults suffering from periodontitis can transmit the disease to their children, it has been found. And the bacteria remains even if children receive treatments – emphasising the need for good preventive care. This is according to recent research carried out at the University of Campinas in São Paulo, Brazil. The research team concluded that the…
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It’s that time of year again. Our awards are back – and we want you to get involved! We are pleased to kick off our 2021 awards that celebrate all kinds of successes within the dental profession. After a particularly challenging year, this is the perfect opportunity to recognise and celebrate the efforts of all…
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The Scottish National Party (SNP) has pledged to abolish all NHS dental charges if it is re-elected. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the promise ahead of the Holyrood elections, which are set to take place on 6 May. She said she hopes the move will guarantee that ‘cost is not a barrier to accessing health…
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Almost one third of smokers are smoking more since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, new research shows. And 65% of Britain’s smokers report concerns that they are more at risk of the virus as a result of their habit. According to research from Mintel, more than half (51%) of smokers in Britain are stress…
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