CDO Sara Hurley releases 2022 update for NHS dentistry
2021-12-22
Chief dental officer Sara Hurley has unveiled the latest targets for NHS dental practices in the run up to Christmas. Between January and March 2022,
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Mandatory vaccine for dental staff – for and against
2021-12-22
One agrees and the other opposes – we hear from two dental professionals about how they view the Covid-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare staff. In
Did Covid-19 really lead to DIY dentistry?
2021-12-21
DIY dentistry was one of the most significant outcomes of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is according to a new study that looked into the impact
One in 10 dental staff have not had their first COVID jab
2021-12-17
Around 9% of dental staff are not fully vaccinated against COVID as the profession fears mandatory vaccine measures will lead to recruitment problems. Less than
Could A Chewing Gum Really Reduce The Spread Of COVID-19?
2021-12-08
Main Content New experimental chewing gum has been developed that can reduce the transmission of coronavirus. In a study, published in the Journal of Molecular
Dental professionals need to have first vaccine dose by February
2021-12-07
NHS England confirmed unvaccinated dental staff need to have had their first dose by the end of winter to meet the April deadline. Last month
Dentist poses with fake arm to dodge COVID-19 vaccine
2021-12-06
A dentist in Italy is facing criminal charges after turning up for his COVID-19 vaccine wearing a fake arm, reports say. Taking place in Biella,
Almost three in 10 millennials delayed dental visits over last 12 months
2021-09-24
Around three in 10 millennials and one quarter of all Brits have put off visiting the dentist in the last 12 months. According to new
Why do patients switch dentists?
2021-09-13
Criticism dished out by dentists and lower costs are just some of the reasons why patients switch dental practices. A fresh survey reveals that more
Teledentistry ‘viable option’ to replace some in-person consultations
2021-09-06
Teledentistry rose to prominence during the pandemic – and now a study is suggesting it could be here to stay. Research led by King’s College
Health experts set up rival body to Public Health England
2021-08-24
More than 200 health professionals have banded together to launch a rival body to Public Health England (PHE). Named Public Health Collaboration (PHC), the group
What is the optimal time for face coverings to mitigate transmission?
2021-08-19
Respirator masks have been hailed the go-to face covering to mitigate COVID-19. Researchers at the University of Surrey recommend the masks are worn between 3.2
