Making the jump from dental nurse to dentist
2020-07-08
Laura Maddison talks to Dentistry Online about her journey from dental nurse to dentist – and why it’s all been worth it. What did you
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NHS versus private – financial insights during the COVID-19 crisis
2020-07-07
Practice Plan’s Lynne Clarke shares Alan Suggett’s view on what the financial landscape looks like for the dental sector during this turbulent period. Understanding the
Is insolvency the only option after COVID-19?
2020-07-06
Helen Wong and Pei Li Kew examine the legal framework in place for practices struggling to remain open. Businesses going into administration or liquidation is,
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
Combatting obesity – gastric bands could become more commonly available
2020-06-30
Gastric bands will become more readily available on the NHS as part of new plans to combat obesity. This is one of the measures Prime
‘The hardest week so far’: one dentist’s experience of getting back to practice
2020-06-25
A dentist has spoken out about what it has been like resuming face-to-face care. He says better communications would help to alleviate difficulties. Mohsan Ahmad,
Project restart – financial considerations for dentists
2020-06-24
Michael Copeland covers some financial considerations for dental practices as project restart gets the green light. Coronavirus is having a significant impact on businesses and
Joining the virtual frontline – life as a clinical contact tracer
2020-06-17
Katherine Kaczmarczyk talks about her new role as a clinical contact tracer and the part it plays in combatting COVID-19. When I heard about dentists
Thousands of oral health packs delivered to families in need
2020-06-17
Thousands of toothbrushes and toothpaste products are being donated to children and adults in a bid to help struggling families. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation
Most practices to treat less than quarter of pre-COVID patient numbers, survey shows
2020-06-05
The majority (more than 60%) of dental practices predict they will be able to treat less than one quarter of the patients they saw prior
CDO Sara Hurley releases ‘return to work’ SOP for dentistry
2020-06-04
The CDO for England has released the new standard operating procedure for dental teams as they prepare to get back to practice. CDO Sara Hurley
Save our Smiles: hygienist kicks off campaign to protect future of dentistry
2020-06-02
A dental hygienist has kicked off a campaign to spread awareness of the current concerns and issues faced by dentistry. Christina Chatfield, of Dental Health