COVID-19

Volunteering in an ICU – one foundation dentist’s experience

Chandni Nakum, a current foundation dentist, speaks to one anonymous London foundation dentist who is working in a London hospital…

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Island isolation: how COVID-19 has impacted dentistry on UK isles

Dentistry Online has spoken to dentists residing on UK islands to see how their practices are coping with the pandemic. …

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Prepare for ‘new era of dental care’, Sara Hurley warns

NHS England will expand the urgent dental care system as part of the next phase of the NHS’s response to…

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Dentist asks dental teams to spread oral health messages to help slow COVID-19

A dentist is encouraging dental professionals to raise awareness of oral health messages in an effort to slow down the…

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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… Urgent dental care…

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The connection game – the most important part of your week

Mark Topley explains why connecting with your dental team during lockdown is the most important part of your week. If…

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Young dentists – are we thriving or surviving?

Beth Bradley questions whether young dentists are thriving or surviving in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s six months…

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COVID-19 crisis is ignoring labour rights violations, suggests report

The response to the COVID-19 pandemic is increasing the suffering of thousands, a new report into labour rights violations suggests.…

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Denplan offers wellbeing support to members during COVID-19 crisis

Denplan is introducing support measures to help member dentists and their staff deal with financial, health and personal issues during…

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Dentist Tony Jacobs thanks NHS staff for saving his life after contracting COVID-19

Tony Jacobs is thanking NHS staff after he spent three weeks in intensive care after contracting COVID-19. Jacobs contracted the…

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Finding the new normal

Edmund Proffitt talks to Guy Hiscott about how the dental industry is standing up to be counted amidst the COVID-19…

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How to protect dental teams from the coronavirus

Cam Lock introduces its Matrix Full Face Mask, giving full protection for dental team members against the coronavirus. Following advice…

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COVID-19: life as a dentist working in an Amazon warehouse

Lincoln Hirst, a practice principal, lifts the lid on life as an Amazon warehouse employee as the world continues to…

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French dentists pose naked to protest against lack of PPE

French dentists are posing naked to protest against government orders to go back to work – despite a shortage of…

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Dentistry continues to raise money in support of NHS efforts

Money continues to roll in as part of FMC’s efforts to raise funds for the NHS and its battle against…

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Researchers create mouthguard that reveals early signs of tooth decay

Researchers in China have developed a mouthguard that detects early signs of tooth decay and periodontitis. Made from nanocomposite, it…

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Will your insurance cover your practice for the COVID-19 outbreak?

If you’re wondering whether you can claim on your insurance for business interruption amid the COVID-19 outbreak, a professional review…

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How could I reopen my dental practice after COVID-19?

Julian Perry, along with other authorities in dentistry, has produced advisory guidelines on how dental practices can start opening their…

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COVID-19 – candour, censorship, conspiracy or compromise again?

Tony Kilcoyne questions how we can trust anything we’re told during COVID-19 when dentists are given misleading or misspoken advice.…

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