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Bursaries will be offered to struggling dental students in Scotland in response to COVID-19 disruptions. Calls were made to help dental undergraduates who may have to repeat a year due to the pandemic. The Scottish government has agreed that a bursary of up to £6,750 will be offered to students at Aberdeen, Dundee and Glasgow…
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We chat to Laura Maddison about her unique journey from dental nurse to dentist – and what both roles have taught her about dentistry. Laura Maddison – a foundation dentist from Sunderland – opens up about her dental experiences and talks us through her first six months working in practice. After qualifying as a dentist…
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A top economist has predicted Britain’s economy will see a spending boom once lockdown restrictions are scrapped. Speaking to the Daily Mail, chief economist Andy Haldane argues that millions are ready for a speedy return to normality. He predicts that households across the country will have significant savings of disposable income. But this change has…
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Calls are being made for better investment to support the government’s latest water fluoridation plans. In a new white paper, the Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock, confirmed changes for significant NHS reforms. This includes proposals to shift responsibility for water fluoridation schemes from local councils to central government. One of the proposed moves…
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Dentists in the United States earn around five times the salary of dentists in the UK, it has been revealed. New data shows that on average, US-based dentists earn around £179,000 – the highest figure worldwide. This is according to research carried out by Lenstore. On the other hand, UK dentists earn around £51,000 on…
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Dentist pushes for government to make changes to NHS contract targets for dentistry after weeks of no action. Speaking on the BBC Breakfast Show with Nicky Campbell, BDA chair Eddie Crouch voiced his views on the continued access troubles in dentistry. ‘I think dentistry has had a problem for a significant number of years,’ he…
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Power over water fluoridation will be taken away from local councils and handed to central government under new plans. In a leaked draft white paper, it reveals the government is looking to reduce private sector influence across NHS England. One of the proposed moves would be for the secretary of state for health and social…
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Dental teams should offer recall appointments based on a patient’s needs, says the Dental Defence Union (DDU). The group argue against a blanket ban on recall appointments, instead pushing for dentists to assess on a case-by-case basis. It states that not only is the patient given a choice but it also reduces the risk of…
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More than seven in 10 are still struggling to access dentistry as patients continue to carry out DIY dentistry, a watchdog has revealed. Additionally, patients are being told to carry out DIY dentistry due to this lack of availability. In the latest findings published by Healthwatch England, it concluded that access issues still plagued the…
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‘We need an army of vaccinators’ – Professor Eddie Scher talks to Dentistry Online about why he is so passionate for dentistry’s involvement in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Earlier this month, Professor Eddie Scher – a specialist in oral surgery and prosthodontics – wrote to the profession, urging teams to get involved with the vaccination…
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More than one third of people living in north west Norfolk are not registered with a dental practice, it has emerged. James Wild, the Member of Parliament for the constituency, carried out a survey following concerns over ‘frightening’ access troubles in the area. It also revealed a significant backlog, reporting that one third have waited…
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A dentist was physically assaulted while working in his dental practice, it has been revealed. Deputy chief dental officer (CDO), Jason Wong spoke out about the attack, which took place at the beginning of the week. He said he wants colleagues, friends and patients to be in practice ‘without fear for our safety’. Abuse not…
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Align Technology today announced the availability of its new scanner and imaging systems, the Itero Element Plus Series. This expands the company’s portfolio of Itero Element scanners and imaging systems to include new solutions that serve a broader range of the dental market. The new series of scanners and imaging systems builds on the success…
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Patients with gum disease are three times more likely to suffer from complications if they contract COVID-19. This is according to new research published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology. Analysing more than 500 patients with the virus, the research team discovered that those with gum disease were nine times more likely to die in…
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The BDJ has come under fire for its ‘archaic’ content after a female dental professional was described as ‘filling a gap’ between male colleagues. The journal sparked a social media storm last week after it described Linda Wallace as bridging the gap between two male equivalents who held the same position. In an article headed…
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Merz Aesthetics has partnered with international marketing strategist to host a series of business-focused webinars. Merz Aesthetics UK and Ireland has joined forces with international marketing expert and brand strategist Adam Haroun to host a business webinar series. It will help healthcare practitioners and clinic owners navigate times of uncertainty and change, and better position…
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COVID-19 fever temperature should be adjusted according to age, researchers are suggesting. The team found that basal body temperature was lower in older people and those with a lower body mass index (BMI). For example, older people who have caught the virus are less likely to have a fever hitting 37.8ºC. In addition, chances drop…
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Questions have been fired at the government in Scotland following concerns over whether dental school students will graduate in 2021. The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling on cabinet secretary for health and sport Jeane Freeman, and deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for education and skills John Swinney, to take action. It also warns…
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Microbes that stick to your toothbrush reflect those in your mouth and not your toilet, a new study has found. Researchers discovered that the microbes living in used toothbrush bristles matched those usually found inside the mouth and on skin. And this was found to be true regardless of where toothbrushes were being stored. This…
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