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COVID-19 – dental students in Wales likely to graduate this year

Welsh dental students have been reassured and told they are likely to reach the required standards expected of a graduate…

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‘Completely unacceptable’ – dentist ‘physically assaulted’ in dental practice

A dentist was physically assaulted while working in his dental practice, it has been revealed. Deputy chief dental officer (CDO),…

Dentistry

Deputy CDO Eric Rooney retires from his role

Chief dental officer (CDO) Sara Hurley has paid tribute to her deputy as he steps down from his role. This…

Dentistry

CDO Sara Hurley confirms prioritisation of dental teams for COVID-19 vaccine

The chief dental officer for England has confirmed dental professionals and their teams will be prioritised for a COVID-19 vaccination.…

Dentistry

Dentistry Online’s 2020 round up

Following one of the most eventful years in living memory, we look back and review the biggest dental news headlines…

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COVID-19 – dental practices must deliver 45% of NHS contracts

Chief dental officer Sara Hurley, has written to the dental profession about arrangements for NHS contracts in the final quarter. …

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CDO Sara Hurley – new deputy chief dental officer announced

Chief dental officer for England Sara Hurley has announced the appointment of her new deputy.  Rebecca Harris, a professor of…

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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… Tooth loss could…

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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… COVID-19 vaccine more…

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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… What does a…

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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…

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Sara Hurley CDO speaks out on second lockdown

The chief dental officer for England has confirmed that NHS dental services will remain open during the UK’s second lockdown.…

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England’s CDO cuts fallow time requirements for dental practices

All four of the UK’s chief dental officers have accepted recommendations cutting fallow time to potentially 10 minutes. Put together…

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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… CDO Sara Hurley…

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CDO Sara Hurley responds to new review into fallow time

The chief dental officer for England has responded the publication of a review looking into fallow time requirements. CDO Sara…

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CDO Sara Hurley speaks out after change in COVID-19 alert level

The chief dental officer for England, Sara Hurley, has reconfirmed the profession’s position after the government raises the UK COVID-19…

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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… What do local…

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‘Level of uncertainty’: fears of further lockdowns as practices in Wales fight impact of pandemic

At the start of the month, Wales was the first UK country to announce a reduction in fallow time. If…

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Typical private practices could see £71,000 losses following COVID-19

Dentistry will feel the full financial impact of COVID-19 in late 2021, with private practices around £71,000 worse off, latest…

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