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‘Simply unsustainable’: dentists in Wales warn of industry crisis
A dentist has warned ‘a tidal wave of dental disease’ is about to crash in Wales following calls for the…
Dentistry
Lack of funding leaves 51% of Scottish dental practices vulnerable after lockdown
More than half (57%) of practices say they would consider remaining closed after COVID-19 if a more viable SDR funding…
Dentistry
Wuhan healthcare workers with correct PPE did not contract COVID-19, study finds
Frontline healthcare workers in Wuhan who were appropriately protected did not contract COVID-19, new research has revealed. In a study…
Dentistry
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
‘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
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
PPE supplier hits purple patch
Robert Sharpe introduces Purple Surgical – a newcomer to the dental profession but a well-established supplier of protective equipment ready…
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… CDO Sara Hurley…
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
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
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
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
Staysafe Visor – CE-certified PPE manufactured in the UK
1st Packaging Ltd introduces its Staysafe Visor, PPE for the dental profession manufactured in the UK. Government guidelines for dentists…
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
Difficulties in building rapport with patients after COVID-19
As wearing more PPE becomes the norm, Laura Hunter-Shaw explores how we can still build rapport with our patients. Common…
Dentistry
Compliant and counterfeit PPE
Stephen Selwyn explains how the Protect-shield can keep dental teams safe once they reopen after the COVID-19 lockdown. The England…
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
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