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Let’s call the whole thing off: a case study
Louise Eggleton considers what happens when a patient and dentist have very different perceptions of a treatment journey hindered due…
Dentistry
Why do patients switch dentists?
Criticism dished out by dentists and lower costs are just some of the reasons why patients switch dental practices. A…
Dentistry
Vatech – supporting better care in Uganda
For the first time ever, Vatech – a market leader in digital X-ray equipment – has outreached corporate social responsibility…
Dentistry
Teledentistry ‘viable option’ to replace some in-person consultations
Teledentistry rose to prominence during the pandemic – and now a study is suggesting it could be here to stay. …
Dentistry
Decon Pete – legionella and the potential risks
With a rise in legionella deaths as services restart, Pete Gibbons explains how dental practices can safely reopen. In last…
Dentistry
Welsh dentists calling for the relaxation of COVID rules
BDA Wales is calling for the relaxation of COVID rules to avoid patients unnecessarily losing teeth and allow more dental…
Dentistry
Health experts set up rival body to Public Health England
More than 200 health professionals have banded together to launch a rival body to Public Health England (PHE). Named Public…
Dentistry
Being a dental student during COVID-19
Nikita Maini reveals what it’s been like being a dental student during the COVID-19 pandemic. With graduation looming in just…
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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… ‘Failed systems’ –…
Dentistry
‘Failed systems’ – no change in earnings for dentists in England
Self-employed dentists in England saw no change to their taxable income in 2019/20, new data reveals. The figure remained at…
Dentistry
What is the optimal time for face coverings to mitigate transmission?
Respirator masks have been hailed the go-to face covering to mitigate COVID-19. Researchers at the University of Surrey recommend the…
Dentistry
WHO calls for better use of dental nurses and hygienists to address oral health needs
Global dental training generally focuses on specialised dentists rather than dental nurses, therapists, hygienists and assistants, according to the World…
Dental Nursing
What do I do if my patients ask if I am vaccinated?
With more than 40 million now fully vaccinated, the UK is well on the way to protecting itself from COVID-19…
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… More than 3,000…
Dentistry
Enhancing patient experiences
Anirudh Kapoor explains how Chairsyde is helping to enhance his patients’ experience in a post COVID-19 world. Dentistry has seen…
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Dental foundation training during a COVID year
Puja Jalota shares her experiences of being a foundation dentist during the COVID-19 pandemic and describes how study days, coursework…
Dentistry
COVID-19 – social media and family ‘most common’ sources of oral health information
Family, friends and social media – these were reportedly the most common sources of dental information during the pandemic. This…
Dentistry
CDO Sara Hurley announces change to fallow time requirements
Chief dental officer Sara Hurley has announced new changes to fallow time requirements in England. Fallow time following an aerosol-generating…
Dentistry
Then and now: COVID-19 and PPE from a dental nurse’s perspective
Student dental nurse Alis Fleming discusses how PPE has influenced the way she works in the dental practice. With the…
Dental Nursing
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