Government extends suspension of VAT on PPE
2020-07-07
The government has extended its measure to scrap VAT on personal protective equipment (PPE) until the autumn. Dental practices will not pay VAT on PPE
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BDA releases statement on Black Lives Matter movement
2020-07-07
The British Dental Association (BDA) has set out how it will tackle racial disparities within dentistry as it speaks out in support of Black Lives
Temperature screening ‘unreliable’ method of COVID-19 detection, says government
2020-07-06
The government is urging the UK to use temperature screening products with caution. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) warns there is little
Secrets to success with Bill Dorfman
2020-07-03
Today Jana Denzel speaks to Bill Dorfman about his journey in dentistry, how to overcome challenges and his advice to younger dentists. Dr Bill
Embracing diversity
2020-07-03
CODE explains how principals can help create a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion within dental practices. As businesses, we should all work to create
Leicester dentists told ‘use clinical judgement’ on new lockdown measures
2020-07-02
NHS England is telling dental practices across Leicester to use their clinical judgement as to whether they can remain open. The move comes after Health
CQC to discuss registration repayment options
2020-07-02
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) will discuss repayment options if practices are struggling to pay their registration fees, a meeting heard. The British Association of
10 steps back to practice after COVID-19 – PPE
2020-07-02
Neel Kothari explores the different options of PPE available to practices and the dental team as they look to reopen. Let me start by making
10 steps back to practice after COVID-19 – patient workflow
2020-07-01
Kris Leeson and Rob Lewis describe the patient workflow through their practice and explain how to keep patients and the dental team safe. The introduction
Three in five dentists feel COVID-19 pandemic increased their stress and anxiety
2020-06-30
Almost 70% of dental professionals feel they are experiencing higher stress and anxiety levels as a result of the pandemic. This is according to new
Dentists unable to continue wearing a respirator mask in the long term
2020-06-29
Four in five dentists cannot tolerate wearing an FFP2 or FFP3 respirator mask on a long-term basis, research reveals. This is according to a new
How prepared is dentistry for a second COVID-19 wave?
2020-06-26
Seb Evans explores the possibility of a second COVID-19 wave and the impact this will have on dentistry. In an open letter published in the British
