coronavirus

Dental teams urged to identify signs of eating disorders amidst pandemic

A dental organisation is calling on dental teams to spot signs of eating disorders over fears they could go undiagnosed.…

Dentistry

NHS receives 250,000 clear face masks to support people with hearing loss

A quarter of a million clear face masks will be delivered to NHS workers to help those suffering with hearing…

Dentistry

Government releases new guidance on long-term health effects of COVID-19

The UK government has issued new guidance on the long-term health impact of coronavirus. Released yesterday (7th September), it states…

Dentistry

Dr Ranj – dentistry ‘chronically under-resourced and neglected’

We speak to BAFTA award-winning TV presenter and NHS consultant paediatrician, Dr Ranj, about his lockdown experience, balancing his TV…

Dentistry

Dentist to take on charity swim across English Channel

A dentist is getting ready to take on the English Channel in a bid to raise money for a dental…

Dentistry

Reorganisation of UK health protection could worsen inequalities, experts warn

Dental associations have banded together with other healthcare groups to voice concerns over the reorganisation of health protection. The British…

Dentistry

One quarter of UK attempted DIY dentistry during lockdown

One in four households (25%) across the UK opted for at least one form of DIY dentistry during lockdown. This…

Dentistry

Report calls on government to provide financial support for dental services

A group of dental associations have joined together and called on government action for mixed and private services. In a…

Dentistry

CDO Sara Hurley changes fallow time requirements for practices in England

The chief dental officer for England has amended the fallow time requirements for dental practices.  In a new letter to…

Dentistry

Wales cuts fallow time requirements for dentistry

The chief dental officer for Wales has updated the profession on changes to the settle time in dental practices.  In…

Dentistry

Dental profession questions ‘discrepancies’ in advice for dentistry and gyms

As the UK continues to ease its lockdown measures, a spectrum of regulations and guidance has been put together for…

Dentistry

Fewer patients receiving NHS dental treatment in the UK

Fewer patients are receiving treatment in NHS dental practices, according to newly-released statistics. Data shows dental teams carried out 38.4…

Dentistry

Nine in 10 with eating disorders say symptoms worsened during COVID-19 pandemic

Nine out of 10 people with eating disorders have been negatively impacted by the pandemic, according to a new study.…

Dentistry

Three quarters of female NHS workers report emotional stress during pandemic

One in five female NHS employees said they did not have access to the necessary PPE during the pandemic. This…

Dentistry

Poor oral hygiene could impact accuracy of COVID-19 tests

Poor oral hygiene could impact the accuracy of COVID-19 tests, a study has found.  It found that patients with inadequate…

Dentistry

What does the new NHS infection prevention guidance mean for dentistry?

New infection control guidance has been issued for healthcare settings in the UK, including dental practices.  In the latest information…

Dentistry

Government lifts cap for dentistry students at universities

The UK government has lifted the cap on dentistry places at universities amidst the A Level results chaos. In the…

Young Dentist

Only one in eight brushed teeth twice a day during UK lockdown

Only 12% of Brits have been brushing their teeth twice a day since the COVID-19 lockdown, it has been revealed.…

Oral health

Dental profession responds to government plans to scrap PHE

The dental profession has spoken out in response to government plans to abolish Public Health England (PHE).  Yesterday, it was…

Dentistry