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Public attitudes on returning to dentistry post COVID-19 – the practice
As dental teams start to open their doors for face-to-face treatment, Michael Heffernan discusses what practices need to do to…
Dentistry
Thermal imaging puts dentists in the picture as they get back to practice
Andrew Roberts introduces an innovative new way of checking patients for COVID-19 symptoms before they enter the practice. The green…
Dentistry
‘Can does not mean should’: leading dental figure calls for profession to pace itself
A dentist is calling on dental teams to offer treatment at their own pace as practices across England start to…
Dentistry
‘There will be no new normal after lockdown’
Richard Scarborough speaks to Guy Deeming, owner of Queensway Orthodontics and former director for clinical practice at the British Orthodontic…
Dentistry
Dentists must discover their own pace when adjusting to the new normal
Shaz Memon explains how staying digitally active as practices start reopening will help keep you up to date and…
Dentistry
The future of hygienists and therapists post COVID-19
Amber Ojak explains how hygienists and therapists can grab this opportunity to change the way dentistry is delivered to patients.…
Oral health
Dental profession reacts as practices start to reopen
Today, practices across England have started to reopen their doors to patients as they prepare to offer treatment in the…
Dentistry
Training for the London Nightingale – what’s it like on the inside?
After receiving training for the London Nightingale hospital, Louisa Jarvie and Georgia Ashworth-Davies talk about their experiences. This was not…
Young Dentist
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… CDO Sara Hurley…
Dentistry
90 seconds during lockdown with…Michael Crilly
Michael Crilly explains how he surprised his sister on her postponed wedding date during the COVID-19 lockdown. More about Michael…
Dentistry
Could future dental check-ups include COVID-19 testing?
Seb Evans explores the possibility of COVID-19 testing as a way of avoiding expensive PPE costs and fallow time in…
Dentistry
Management protocols to aid recovery
Andy Acton explains how dental practice managers can help motivate their team and aid recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst…
Dentistry
Most practices to treat less than quarter of pre-COVID patient numbers, survey shows
The majority (more than 60%) of dental practices predict they will be able to treat less than one quarter of…
Dentistry
Public attitudes on returning to dentistry post COVID-19
With some patients hesitant on a return to dental practices, Michael Heffernan discusses ways hygienists can keep attracting patients. We…
Dentistry
CDO Sara Hurley releases ‘return to work’ SOP for dentistry
The CDO for England has released the new standard operating procedure for dental teams as they prepare to get back…
Dentistry
Could COVID-19 kill NHS dentistry?
Julian English discusses the potential impact of new COVID-19 guidelines as practices get ready to return to work. You just…
Dentistry
One in two dental professionals say finances are biggest concern, survey reveals
More than one in two (53%) dental professionals said financial worries were having the biggest impact on their mental health…
Dentistry
Recognising domestic abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic
With a rise in domestic abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bindiya Thakrar explores how the dental team can recognise early…
Dentistry
Variety of UK guidance could lead to ‘cross-border dental tourism’, say BAPD
The British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) has spoken out following the news that dental teams can return to work.…
Dentistry