When COVID-19 struck – Steven Scannell as a new dental hygienist
2020-09-17
Steven Scannell reveals the struggles he faced as a recently qualified dental hygienist in the COVID-19 pandemic. When we were told we were going into
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Bid for Smiles Charity Auction Launches This Friday
2020-09-17
This Friday kicks off Bid for Smiles, a week-long online auction that will help America’s ToothFairy increase access to dental care for children in underserved
DENTALEZ® continues focus on Smart Monitoring and announces newest addition to their Aeras Intelligent Platform
2020-09-17
With renewed focus on applying innovative technology to solve real, everyday dentistry challenges, DENTALEZ has now launched three new smart products: the Aeras 500 Elite
ADA Supports $25,000 Tax Credit for PPE and Other Pandemic Legislation
2020-09-17
The ADA has written a letter to the leadership of the House Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures for holding a hearing on the consequences of
TikTok users shaving their teeth with nail files ‘doing irreparable damage,’ dentists warn
2020-09-17
Texas dentist Chad Evans, DDS, told Insider untrained eyes should not be shaving down teeth, as they may destroy critical layers, causing pain and potentially
Oregon-based Corporations to Provide Hygiene Kits to Wildfire Evacuees
2020-09-16
Reser’s Fine Foods, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, and A-dec give generously for Compassion Force Kits ,(Portland, OR) September 15, 2020 – As massive wildfires
Researchers ask: how sustainable is your toothbrush?
2020-09-16
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have examined the sustainability of different models of the most commonly used oral health product – the toothbrush – to
Bruxism: the impact of COVID-19 on the nation’s oral health
2020-09-16
Dr Ahmed Hussain and Zainab Al Mukhtar discuss the rising problem of bruxism during the pandemic. Have you seen a spike in cases of bruxism
New bill calls for $25K tax credit for dentists buying PPE
2020-09-16
The Small Business Personal Protective Equipment Tax Credit Act calls for a tax credit of up to $25,000 for businesses purchasing personal protective equipment. The
One in 10 older dental patients inappropriately prescribed opioids
2020-09-16
A new study by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago and the University of Pittsburgh suggests that a significant proportion of older patients receiving
Government urged to address backlog in tooth extractions
2020-09-16
Health secretary Matt Hancock is being called on to put together an action plan to handle the backlog of tooth extractions in hospitals. Coming together
Access to dental careers and BAME experiences of higher learning
2020-09-16
Two students from Cardiff Dental School share their experiences of accessing careers in dentistry, and how being part of the BAME community affects them. They also pose some challenges and suggestions for how we can all