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Welsh dentists calling for the relaxation of COVID rules
BDA Wales is calling for the relaxation of COVID rules to avoid patients unnecessarily losing teeth and allow more dental…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… More than 3,000…
Dentistry
Air purification solutions from BA International
AGPs and air decontamination continue to be important topics in dentistry. BA International has a range of products that help…
Dentistry
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Fallow time: 10 minutes ‘appropriate’ for open-plan clinics, suggests study
The cross-infection risk following AGPs in an open-plan clinic is ‘small’ and most particles settle in the first 10 minutes.…
Dentistry
Can we scrap fallow time with filtration systems?
Paul Riddick from Vodex shares his views on some of the latest fallow time requirements, and looks at some of…
Dentistry
How we attracted new patients during lockdown
Hap Gill, the owner of The Richmond Dentist, continued marketing throughout lockdown and has continued to attract new patients. Here…
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Dental profession reacts to latest WHO guidance for oral health services
The profession has slammed the latest oral health advice from the World Health Organisation – with calls for better communication.…
Dentistry
WHO calls for more research on COVID-19 transmission in dental practices
The World Heath Organisation (WHO) is urging for more research into the spread of coronavirus in dental settings. Today, the…
Dentistry
When engineering meets dentistry – PAPR a viable alternative?
Hardeep Safri discusses PAPR – a PPE solution that allows dentists to wear loupes and keep facial hair. COVID-19 and…
Dentistry
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COVID-19: frequently asked questions answered
With lots of speculation floating around dentistry about COVID-19, Priya Sharma answers some frequently asked questions. It has been an…
Dentistry
Returning to work – a hygienist’s experience
Tiffani Hutchinson talks about her experience going back to practice as a dental hygienist, and explains what the future might…
Oral health
Less than 50% of countries recommend fallow time for non-COVID patients, report finds
Under half of the international dental guidelines assessing AGPs recommend a fallow period for non-COVID patients. This is according to…
Dentistry
How to create a mentally healthy workplace for the dental team
Ritesh Aggarwal looks at the importance of being mentally healthy and why it’s key to a successful practice and happy…
Dentistry
Is a one hour fallow period really necessary for dentistry in England?
Dr Michael Heffernan takes a look at the current requirement of a 60-minute fallow period in England in the face…
Dentistry
Could UVC lighting reduce fallow time in dental practices?
Skjalg Johnsen explains why he is using UVC lighting to help combat the COVID-19 virus and reduce fallow times in…
Dentistry
10 steps back to practice after COVID-19 – PPE
Neel Kothari explores the different options of PPE available to practices and the dental team as they look to reopen.…
Dentistry
Dental Protection offers support if unable to wear a fit-tested mask
Dental Protection is still offering its membership and assistance if clinicians are unable to wear a fit-tested mask. After the…
Dentistry
BAPD urges government to reconsider PPE requirements for dentistry
The British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) is urging the government to change its guidance on PPE and fallow time.…
Dentistry
The benefits of speed increasers – more hygienic and safer
BA International explains how its speed increasers could help reduce aerosol spatter in dental practices. With infection control becoming a…
Dentistry