COVID-19

Two in five dentists fear GDC investigations amidst COVID-19 pandemic

An increasing number of dentists say they fear a regulatory investigation from the GDC following dental decisions made during the…

Dentistry

Wesleyan’s Next Step virtual event success for dental students

Wesleyan looks back on its successful Next Step virtual event, which kicked off last Tuesday to a leading line up…

Young Dentist

Mouthwash can kill coronavirus in 30 seconds, study says

Mouthwash can kill COVID-19 within 30 seconds of exposure, a new study has revealed.  Conducted at Cardiff University, the research…

Oral health

COVID-19 – pandemic led to estimated 19 million missed dental visits

The dental profession is calling on urgent government support amidst reports that 19 million dental appointments have been missed since…

Dentistry

Sleep apnoea a risk factor for COVID-19, study reveals

Sleep apnoea is a suspected risk factor for COVID-19, a new study has suggested.  This is the first coronavirus-related study…

Dentistry

Cosmetic corner – lockdown part II

In the middle of a second lockdown, Nafisa Mughal explores what we can do to stay in touch with our…

Aesthetic 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… COVID-19 vaccine more…

Dentistry

‘Huge concern’ – significant spike in the prescription of antibiotics by dentists

There has been a steep rise in the number of antibiotics prescribed to dental patients, a study has revealed.  Data…

Dentistry

UK’s chief dental officers release update on COVID-19

The UK’s chief dental officers have released a joint letter in response to the growing number of coronavirus cases.  As…

Dentistry

Sharing toothbrush containers increases risk of COVID-19 transmission, study suggests

Sharing the same toothbrush and toothpaste tube can contribute to the spread COVID-19, latest research reveals. A new study suggests…

Oral health

COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective, trials suggest

The first COVID-19 vaccine can stop 90% of people getting infected with the virus, according to the manufacturers. Large-scales trials…

Dentistry

What the pandemic taught me as a practice manager

Practice manager Gurjit Sonsoy reveals the top tips and lessons that her practice took from the pandemic.  I’ve worked in…

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… What does a…

Dentistry

A dentist’s perspective on mental health

Nigel Jones gives his insight on the impact of stress on dental health and what dentists can do to help…

Oral health

Marcus Rashford campaign – dentists back calls for free school meals over Christmas

Dental professionals are backing the campaign of Marcus Rashford for the government to provide free meals to the UK’s children.…

Dentistry

COVID-19: spike in waiting times for NHS dental care

Patient waiting times for NHS dental work are doubling as COVID-19 continues to cause interruptions.  This is according to new…

Dentistry

100 seconds with…Christie Lawton

Today we hear from Christie Lawton as she talks about patients who fall asleep and what she got up to…

Oral health

Dental teams classified as essential workers in England

Dentists and their teams are included within the definition of an essential worker, it has been confirmed. The chief dental…

Dentistry

Dental profession calls for permanent VAT exemption on PPE

Dentists are calling for a permanent VAT exemption on personal protective equipment (PPE) to help healthcare settings fight COVID-19.  Kicked…

Dentistry