Appointment struggles create DIY dentistry boom
2021-02-01
DIY dentistry ‘first aid’ kits are experiencing a huge boom in sales as patients struggle to get dental appointments. Boots claims its at-home dental kits
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Government pushed to scrap targets after dental staff told to limit urgent care
2021-01-29
The dental profession is pushing for the government to abandon targets following revelations that dental staff are being told to limit urgent care. In a
Make sure you prioritise self care
2021-01-27
Ruth Findlay speaks to mental health first aid instructor, Andy Elwood, about how self care is good for you, your team and your business. Self
Massachusetts Dentists Now Can Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
2021-01-26
Dental professionals in Massachusetts now are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Governor Charlie Baker opened vaccination to all remaining Phase 1 groups in the
Dental market will ‘continue to bounce back strongly’ in 2021
2021-01-26
Dental revenue recovered ‘much sooner than expected’ from the impact of the pandemic. This is according to the dental market overview from Christie & Co.
Hundreds of dentists yet to make CPD statement for 2020
2021-01-26
More than 1,800 dentists are yet to make their CPD statement, the GDC has revealed. As the CPD deadline approaches, hundreds of dental professionals have
Q&A: Dental Hygiene as a Top Job with Maureen Howes of Aspen Dental
2021-01-26
US News & World Report has named dental hygiene the fifth best healthcare support job and the thirty-second best job overall, citing its salary, job
Will dentistry stay firmly on the political agenda?
2021-01-25
Nigel Jones talks to Eddie Crouch about the recent Parliamentary debate regarding dentistry and what this might mean for the future of NHS dental care.
COVID vaccination – dentistry’s experience
2021-01-22
Rollout of the COVID vaccination across the UK has begun. We hear from dentists and dental professionals about their experiences during the vaccination programme and
Reshaping the COVID vaccine journey for dentists
2021-01-22
With the COVID vaccine rolling out across the UK, Naresh Patel describes how he is streamlining the training process for dentists in Nottingham. Like many
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked With Increased COVID-19 Risk
2021-01-22
Patients with a vitamin D deficiency were four times more likely to be COVID-19 positive than those with a sufficient amount, according to the University
Dental teams should carry out COVID-19 saliva tests on patients, dentist says
2021-01-22
A dentist is calling on dental teams to undertake COVID-19 saliva tests on their patients. Dr Joel Strom is pushing for dentists to be given
