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Children make up just 1% of COVID-19 cases
Children made up just 1% of COVID-19 cases in the first wave of the pandemic in England, it has been…
Dentistry
Dental profession reacts to latest WHO guidance for oral health services
The profession has slammed the latest oral health advice from the World Health Organisation – with calls for better communication.…
Dentistry
Vaping linked to increased COVID-19 risk among young people
Vaping and e-cigarettes are associated with an increased risk of COVID-19 among teenagers and young people, it has been revealed.…
Oral health
WHO calls for more research on COVID-19 transmission in dental practices
The World Heath Organisation (WHO) is urging for more research into the spread of coronavirus in dental settings.  Today, the…
Dentistry
Government releases mouth care guidance for COVID-19 patients
The government has released mouth care guidance for hospitalised patients as part of its care for those with suspected or…
Oral health
Gum disease linked to severe COVID-19 complications
Defence against inflammation from gum disease can potentially protect COVID-19 patients against life-threatening respiratory complications. This is according to research…
Oral health
One in three UK healthcare workers sleep poorly during pandemic
Key workers in the health and social care sector experienced the highest increase in sleep loss since the pandemic started,…
Dentistry
Pandemic increased tobacco use among cigar smokers, says study
Cigar smokers have increased their tobacco use – despite saying they intended to quit over health fears linked to COVID-19.…
Oral health
Why breathing correctly is crucial to COVID-19 prevention
Tim Ives discusses the importance of breathing when it comes to preventing the spread of COVID-19. COVID-19 has disrupted all…
Dentistry
How can dental practices prepare for a second wave of COVID-19?
Judith Husband discusses what practices need to do to prepare for a potential second wave of COVID-19 more deadly than…
Dentistry
Secrets to success with Sam Saleh
Today Jana Denzel speaks to Sam Saleh about his journey in dentistry, how to overcome challenges and his advice to…
Aesthetic dentistry
Less than 50% of countries recommend fallow time for non-COVID patients, report finds
Under half of the international dental guidelines assessing AGPs recommend a fallow period for non-COVID patients. This is according to…
Dentistry
More than nine in 10 dentists say lockdown worsened UK’s oral health
The significant majority of dental professionals (96%) believe lockdown has negatively impacted the UK’s oral health.  As a result, they…
Dentistry
Wearing a face mask does not lead to a false sense of security, study finds
Wearing face coverings to protect against COVID-19 does not lead to a false sense of security, a study suggests. It…
Dentistry
GDC registrants do not have to self-isolate, BDA says
Last week, the foreign office ordered those returning to England from Spain to self-isolate for two weeks. But do quarantine…
Dentistry
Jason Wong – implementing the SOP into practice
Jason Wong, the new deputy CDO, discusses his return to practice and where he sees dentistry – and PPE requirements…
Dentistry
Obesity plan targets ‘buy one, get one free’ deals
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a number of measures to tackle obesity as part of a national crackdown. The…
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… Dentists handed pay…
Dentistry
Almost 97% of dental professionals are performing fewer oral cancer screens, survey finds
The significant majority of dental professionals (97%) are performing fewer oral cancer screenings in comparison to pre-pandemic circumstances. This is…
Oral health
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