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Dentalex – for effective dental aerosol extraction
Purex International Ltd has launched its newest unit the Dentalex, designed for dental aerosol extraction. As the world tries to…
Dentistry
Northern Ireland’s CDO releases return plans for dentistry
Michael Donaldson, the acting chief dental officer for Northern Ireland, has unveiled plans for a phased return to work for…
Dentistry
The dental practice that stayed open during lockdown
A dentist who kept her practice open to treat patients during lockdown has spoken out about why it was important…
Dentistry
Save our Smiles: hygienist kicks off campaign to protect future of dentistry
A dental hygienist has kicked off a campaign to spread awareness of the current concerns and issues faced by dentistry.…
Dentistry
Dentist kicks off legal action against Matt Hancock and PHE
A dentist has set up an action group to take legal action against the government after losing his father to…
Dentistry
FGDP release guidelines for safe return to general dentistry
The FGDP (UK) and the newly-formed College of General Dentistry have unveiled their official guidelines aimed at a safe return…
Dentistry
A healthy word – the return of National Smile Month
In this month’s column, Anna Middleton explains how despite not seeing patients right now, we can all still get involved…
Oral health
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
Dental professionals respond to reopening date for practices
The reopening of dental practices will be seen in the coming days after a start date was announced – prompting…
Dentistry
A foundation dentist’s account from the COVID-19 frontline
After her call to help at Northwick Park hospital during the COVID-19 outbreak, Lauren Clark tells us how her experience…
Young Dentist
Intervention on obesity needed to prevent further COVID-19 deaths, experts say
Campaigners are calling for an immediate government intervention on obesity in a bid to drive down the coronavirus death rate.…
Dentistry
What does becoming a clinical contact tracer involve?
Bhavin Patel explains why he became a clinical contact tracer and how he’s staying positive during the COVID-19 outbreak. In…
Dentistry
COVID-19: nine steps to getting dentists back to work
Priya Suaris suggests a step-by-step guide to reducing risk when lockdown begins easing. Coronavirus seems likely to be with us…
Dentistry
Acting with immunity
John Makin warns the public should not hold dental professionals to an unattainable standard after the applause fades away. Every…
Dentistry
Dental Protection confirms continued indemnity of members
All dental team members who want to return to work will continue to be supported, an indemnity provider has confirmed.…
Dentistry
‘Dentistry will clearly never be the same again’
Richard Scarborough asks principal dentist Martina Hodgson about her approach to running a private dental practice in the weeks since…
Orthodontics
CDO Sara Hurley announces reopening date for dental practices
The CDO for England has released a date for dental practices to reopen – as well as information instructing the…
Dentistry
From Baghdad to The Bearded Tooth Fairy
Hassan Asad looks back at his journey from growing up in pre-war Iraq to launching the Deciduous Facebook group during…
Young Dentist
Coming out of lockdown: informing the public and patients
Martin Addy, emeritus professor in dentistry and Liam Addy, consultant in restorative dentistry, look at how dental teams can keep…
Dentistry