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Could COVID-19 kill NHS dentistry?
Julian English discusses the potential impact of new COVID-19 guidelines as practices get ready to return to work. You just…
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
Variety of UK guidance could lead to ‘cross-border dental tourism’, say BAPD
The British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) has spoken out following the news that dental teams can return to work.…
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
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
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
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
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
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
Routine dental care in Wales to resume in 2021, new plans suggest
The CDO for Wales, Colette Bridgman, has published plans to get dentistry back up and running over the next 12…
Dentistry
Record number call NHS for dental treatment in face of COVID-19
Dental care referrals in the West Midlands have spiked to the highest level ever recorded as the suspension of routine…
Dentistry
’Emotionally challenging’: stories from the dental care frontline
As the world of dentistry continues to navigate the storm of the COVID-19 pandemic, some of our dental care colleagues…
Dentistry
Dentistry Online podcast with Christina Chatfield
In the latest episode of the Dentistry Online podcast, Christina Chatfield speaks about the struggles faced by private practices in…
Dentistry
Denplan invests £2 million in delivering vital PPE for dentists
A dental payment plan specialist has invested £2 million to deliver PPE in a bid to help its member dentists…
Dentistry
BDA slams GDC for refusal to change ARF payments
The GDC has come under fire from the dental profession after confirming it will not make changes to the annual…
Dentistry