Welsh dentists calling for the relaxation of COVID rules
2021-08-31
BDA Wales is calling for the relaxation of COVID rules to avoid patients unnecessarily losing teeth and allow more dental check-ups. Russell Gidney, chair of
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Type of Aspirator System Impacts COVID-19 Infection Rates in Dental Clinics
2021-02-10
Though high-volume aspirators are recommended in dental clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic, the type of aspirating system can significantly affect the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection
Air purification solutions from BA International
2020-11-05
AGPs and air decontamination continue to be important topics in dentistry. BA International has a range of products that help towards air purification and aerosol
Patients Miss 14.5 Million Dental Appointments in England
2020-10-08
The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that dentists face an uphill struggle to restore services unless the government is willing to support costs for
Fallow time: 10 minutes ‘appropriate’ for open-plan clinics, suggests study
2020-09-14
The cross-infection risk following AGPs in an open-plan clinic is ‘small’ and most particles settle in the first 10 minutes. This is according to a
Can we scrap fallow time with filtration systems?
2020-09-04
Paul Riddick from Vodex shares his views on some of the latest fallow time requirements, and looks at some of these issues from a different
Dental profession reacts to latest WHO guidance for oral health services
2020-08-12
The profession has slammed the latest oral health advice from the World Health Organisation – with calls for better communication. This week, it emerged the
WHO calls for more research on COVID-19 transmission in dental practices
2020-08-11
The World Heath Organisation (WHO) is urging for more research into the spread of coronavirus in dental settings. Today, the health agency warns of the
When engineering meets dentistry – PAPR a viable alternative?
2020-08-10
Hardeep Safri discusses PAPR – a PPE solution that allows dentists to wear loupes and keep facial hair. COVID-19 and UK dentistry – the current
COVID-19: frequently asked questions answered
2020-08-05
With lots of speculation floating around dentistry about COVID-19, Priya Sharma answers some frequently asked questions. It has been an unprecedented and surreal year as
Less than 50% of countries recommend fallow time for non-COVID patients, report finds
2020-07-30
Under half of the international dental guidelines assessing AGPs recommend a fallow period for non-COVID patients. This is according to a new report assessing how
How to create a mentally healthy workplace for the dental team
2020-07-17
Ritesh Aggarwal looks at the importance of being mentally healthy and why it’s key to a successful practice and happy team. COVID-19, SOPS, AGPs (now