Archive for the ‘Coronavirus’ Category
Dental patients face lengthy waits, as Covid-19 lockdowns contribute to 10 million cancelled appointments
Dental patients in the UK face a lengthy wait to see a dentist, after Coronavirus lockdowns contributed to the cancellation of 10 million appointments. The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that it could take months, or even years to clear the backlog, with patients likely to be waiting for a long time for routine […]
Government confirms university dental places cap to be lifted
The government has confirmed that a cap on the number of dental places available at universities has been lifted following the publication of A Level results. In light of changes to the marking system, a large number of students now have the required grades to study dentistry at university, but under existing guidelines, there would […]
Oral hygiene habits slip during lockdown, as only 1 in 8 people brush twice a day
A new survey has revealed that only 1 in 8 people brushed their teeth twice a day during lockdown. Research conducted by Floe Oral Care suggested that only 12% of Brits have been cleaning their teeth twice-daily since the start of lockdown. Over 40% admitted to brushing once a day, while 18% of participants said […]
Glasgow dental practice becomes one of the first in the UK to use new virus-killing purifying units
A Glasgow dental practice has become one of the first in the UK to use a new virus-killing purifying unit designed by Purer Clean Air. Based in Glasgow, the firm has developed air purifying devices, which have already been used in gyms in England and Manchester’s Nightingale Hospital. Commonwealth Dental Practice is now using the […]
Dental practices take steps to prepare for potential second wave
Dental practices across the UK are taking steps to ensure that they are ready in case of a second wave of COVID-19 cases. Figures suggest that case numbers are coming down and the death rate has dropped significantly, but there are fears that plunging temperatures and increased susceptibility to other infections, such as flu, in […]
Study links gum disease to COVID-19 complications
A new study suggests that people who have gum disease may be at risk of developing complications of COVID-19. Research conducted by oral surgeon, Dr Shervin Molayem, indicates that symptoms of COVID-19 are more severe in patients with gum disease. Dr Molayem suggested that inflammation caused by gum disease elevates the risk of a more […]
Dentists in Scotland to resume aerosol-generating procedures
Dentists in Scotland have been given the green light to provide a wider range of treatments, including aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs). From Monday 17th August, dental practices in Scotland will be allowed to offer patients treatments that involve using utensils like drills as part of the next phase of lockdown easing. For most patients, the only […]
A third of dentists optimistic about growth, despite COVID-19 setbacks
Almost a third of dentists are expecting their businesses to grow this year, despite COVID-19 setbacks. There is no doubt that dental practices have been hit hard by the outbreak, with the majority of surgeries shut between the end of March and June. Despite increased expenses and reduced incomes linked to prolonged closures and reduced […]
Public Health England releases new oral care guidelines for hospitalised COVID-19 patients
Public Health England has released new oral care guidelines for patients hospitalised with COVID-19. New advice, which is designed to cater for patients with severe symptoms, as well as those suspected of having COVID-19 in addition to other health conditions, aims to improve dental care for hospital patients, prevent infections and lower the risk of […]
Dental patients in Northern Ireland face higher charges to cover PPE costs
Dental patients in Northern Ireland are facing higher charges, as dental practices increase fees to cover the cost of PPE. As research suggests that the cost of sourcing and providing PPE for dental teams has rocketed by as much as 6000% in recent months, the British Dental Association claims that dentists have no option but […]
