What do local lockdowns mean for dentistry in Wales?
2020-09-17
As counties across Wales are thrown into local lockdowns, the chief dental officer has spoken out about the implications for dental practices. Today, it was
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Recovering COVID-19 Patients Shows Symptom of TMJ pain
2020-09-17
Main Content Many patients recovering from coronavirus display multiple symptoms throughout their recovery, the latest being jaw pain known as TMJ. Dr Douglas Dieterich, a
‘More important than ever’: dental teams urged to get flu jab in face of COVID-19
2020-09-17
Top healthcare clinicians are calling on all NHS frontline workers – including dentists – to get their annual flu jab as soon as possible. With
Fit-testing vs fit-checking: improving protection against COVID-19
2020-09-17
Fit-testing is necessary for better protection against COVID-19 for those susceptible to ill-fitting masks, a study suggests. The research found that women and Asian healthcare
How to Smile Through A Mask and Build a Great Patient and Team Experience
2020-09-17
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the teams I work with have been having problems relating to their patients and to each
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
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
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
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
2021 Yankee Dental Congress to Be Held Online
2020-09-16
The 2021 Yankee Dental Congress will be an all-digital event, according to its organizers, due to global health concerns about the spread of COVID-19. Its
Collaboration Ensures New Dentists Are Licensed During the Pandemic
2020-09-15
Millions of Americans with toothaches, loose fillings, and sore gums cannot wait to get back to their dentists. The good news is that by working
BDA members start legal action after hackers accessed data
2020-09-15
Members of the British Dental Association (BDA) have launched legal action against the association following a data breach. Arguing that more should have been done
