‘Not fit for purpose’ – why change is needed to save NHS dentistry
2020-10-13
Sarah Canavan opens up about her 25 years working as an NHS dentist and what she thinks needs to be done to save it. I
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Almost one sixth of dental professionals have COVID-19 antibodies
2020-10-12
Dental team members who tested positive for COVID-19 are being called upon to put themselves forward in a bid to quash the virus. The British
Cracked Teeth Are Worth Saving: A Look at New Management Protocols and Outcomes
2020-10-12
In this era of COVID-19, dentists are reporting increased numbers of patients presenting with cracked teeth (Shannon 2020). The mechanism for crack development is concentrated
Most Americans Believe Dental Care Is Important During the Pandemic
2020-10-12
Most Americans believe that routine dental appointments remain important during the pandemic, according to the Delta Dental Institute. Its recent survey found that 69% of
FDI Emphasizes Need to Continue Oral Healthcare During WHO Meeting
2020-10-12
The FDI World Dental Federation submitted a statement to the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizing the need to continue equitable access to oral healthcare during
Should Dentists Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? The ADA Offers Guidance
2020-10-10
The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) have included dentists and dental hygienists in the first phase of its proposed COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Dental Workers Surveyed About the Pandemic’s Effects on Their Life Experiences
2020-10-09
A survey of nearly a thousand people who were tested for COVID-19 at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry this summer examined how the
UCLA School of Dentistry to Develop Saliva-Based COVID-19 Test
2020-10-09
The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry has received $300,000 to develop and clinically validate a rapid response, saliva-based test to detect
‘No part of dentistry is immune’ – Eddie Crouch on the challenges faced by the profession
2020-10-09
Eddie Crouch opens up about the biggest challenges facing dentistry and his plans as the new chair of the British Dental Association (BDA). How was
Why we must prioritise the dental health of pregnant mothers now more than ever
2020-10-08
Dr Mike Heffernan explains the dental health challenges connected to pregnancy and how best to help your patients overcome them in a time of COVID-19.
Dental practitioners rank highest for mental health issues
2020-10-07
Dental practitioners are the highest-ranking occupation when it comes to mental health struggles, new data reveals. On a list assessing the health and wellbeing of
Crouch Elected BDA Principal Executive Committee Chair
2020-10-07
Eddie Crouch has been elected as the new chair of the British Dental Association (BDA) Principal Executive Committee (PEC). Vice chair of the PEC since
