coronavirus

Prepare for a second COVID-19 wave, experts warn

The UK needs to start preparing for a new wave of COVID-19 infections to hit this winter, a new report…

Dentistry

Regulators, COVID-19 and ARF payments – why I’ve left dentistry

Kate Hoddinott discusses the reasons behind her decision to leave dentistry and why the last few months were the final…

Dentistry

People with gum disease at higher risk of gastric cancer

People who suffer from gum disease have a higher risk of developing certain forms of cancer, a study suggests. Published…

Oral health

Dentists handed pay rise in response to COVID-19 pandemic

Hospital and community dentists will receive a 2.8% pay rise in recognition of their ‘vital contribution’ to the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Dentistry

COVID-19 health worker death rates – where does the UK rank?

The UK has one of the highest numbers of COVID-19 health worker deaths in the world, it has been revealed.…

Dentistry

Working as a clinical contact tracer

Following on from his introduction to becoming a clinical contact tracer, Bhavin Patel explains what life as a contact tracer…

Dentistry

Four steps to recovering your business from a crisis

Donna Hall shares four key steps to take to recover and rebuild your business following a crisis like COVID-19. Recovering…

Dentistry

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Calls for GDC leniency as 33% of dentists say regulatory fears affect mental wellbeing

One in three dentists report fears over regulatory investigations are affecting their mental wellbeing, sparking calls for leniency. Dental Protection…

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

Improving your mental wellbeing – tips from a dental professional

Tiffani Hutchinson discusses how dental professionals can unwind and look after their wellbeing at a time where self care is…

Dentistry

How you can help your facial aesthetic patients via virtual consultations

Lisa Moore looks at how she used virtual consultations to keep up patient communications during lockdown. My background in dentistry.…

Aesthetic dentistry

‘DCPs are using food banks’: calls continue for government to support dental profession

A hygienist is urging the profession to keep putting pressure on the government in a bid to save dentistry. Christina…

Dentistry

England’s CDO Sara Hurley speaks out to dental profession

The chief dental officer for England, Sara Hurley, has updated the profession on financial arrangements and PPE in the face…

Dentistry

Has COVID-19 made dental nurses more important than ever?

Eloise Meldrum talks about how she’s adapted to working in the current climate and why dental nurses are crucial to…

Dentistry

Dentists call for government action following concerns over missed oral cancer screenings

The British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) is urging the government to amend its advice in a bid to help…

Dentistry

Anosmia and COVID-19: how do I get my sense of smell back?

A loss of smell – or anosmia – has been identified as a key symptom of COVID-19. Neel Barchha explains…

Dentistry

The impact of COVID-19 on the management of acute endodontic emergencies

Ashni Hindocha looks at the effect COVID-19 has had on endodontic practice and what this could mean going forward.  If…

Dentistry

Women report more difficulties with PPE than men, report finds

Women in healthcare report significantly more problems when it comes to personal protective equipment (PPE) than men, a report has…

Dentistry