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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
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
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
‘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
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
One in four dentists in Scotland report depressive symptoms
More than one quarter of dentists in Scotland report ‘significant depressive’ symptoms amidst COVID-19. This is according to recent survey…
Dentistry Scotland
No dental practices in York are taking on new NHS patients
No dental practices are accepting new NHS patients in York, it has been revealed. Out of the 39 practices in…
Dentistry
Practices in Scotland who recruit dental nurse trainees given free PPE
Bundles of free PPE are reserved for dental practices in Scotland taking on trainee dental nurses. The move – sanctioned…
Dental Nursing
Dental nursing roles see 72% salary increase compared to last year, says recruitment site
Salaries of dental nursing roles have seen a 72% increase across the last year, new data suggests. According to recruitment…
Dental Nursing
Government failed to deliver pledge for a smoke-free England
More than two years have passed since the government made plans for England to be smoke-free by 2030. And a…
Oral health
COVID-19 – dental standard operating procedure updated in England
‘Not yet business as usual’ – this is the key message that has been put out to the dental profession…
Dentistry
What does the 19 July mean for dentistry?
Monday 19 July – the date we will wave goodbye to the restrictions that have guided our lives for more…
Dentistry
Scotland’s CDO updates profession on infection control guidance
The chief dental officer (CDO) for Scotland has updated the profession on the future of infection and prevention control in…
Dentistry Scotland
NHS dental practice values plummet in last quarter
New figures reveal that NHS practice values plummeted in the last quarter as the UK experienced its third lockdown. This…
Dentistry
Scotland scraps plan to introduce activity targets for dental practices requiring financial support
The government in Scotland has abandoned plans to introduce activity targets to guarantee practices get financial support. Tom Ferris, the…
Dentistry Scotland