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Dental hygienists in Northern Ireland raise concerns over safety and reduced working hours
Dental hygienists in Northern Ireland have raised concerns over the safety of returning to work. According to the society that represents dental hygienists, the Northern Ireland branch of British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT), many hygienists are worried about what the future holds. The main concerns are loss of income caused by reduced […]
Leading UK dentist encourages patients with symptoms of mouth cancer to get checked out
A leading UK dentist is urging patients who have symptoms of mouth cancer to get checked out, as routine dental services remain suspended. Although most practices are now up and running again, most are prioritising urgent cases and rescheduling treatments, which were cancelled during lockdown. For many, it is not yet possible to book a […]
Dental practices given the green light to offer aerosol-generating procedures in Scotland
Dental practices in Scotland have been given the green light to provide aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) for urgent cases from the 17th August. As part of the latest phase of lockdown easing, dentists will soon be able to offer AGPs to patients who require urgent treatment. Previously, clinics could only provide non-aerosol treatments. The Scottish Government […]
Dentists will not need to quarantine after holidaying in Spain following travel advice update
Dental professionals returning from Spain will not have to quarantine, the British Dental Association has confirmed. Spain was initially listed as one of the countries Brits could visit without quarantining on their return, but the guidelines were updated last weekend (Saturday 25th July) following a significant spike in cases in some parts of the country. […]
Survey reveals 96% of dentists believe lockdown has hampered oral health
A new survey has revealed that 96% of dental professionals believe the Coronavirus lockdown has hampered oral health. According to a poll carried out by mydentist, one of the UK’s largest dental chains, over 95% of dentists think that the lockdown has had a negative impact on standards of dental health across the country. Almost […]
Waterlooville firm provides innovative virus-killing technologies for dental surgeries
A firm based in Waterlooville, Hampshire, is helping struggling dental surgeries to survive the Coronavirus crisis by providing innovative, rapid virus-killing technologies. PSI Technologies has produced Ultra Violet Dental Solutions, a cutting-edge form of technology, which kills bacteria and viruses in a matter of minutes. Using Ultra Violet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI), practices can now sanitise […]
Brighton dental technician criticises council decision to create new cycle lane
A dental technician from Brighton has criticised the local council for creating a new temporary cycle lane, which will block access to disabled parking outside his practice. Andrew Evans, from The Dental Practice UK, which is located in Preston Road, said that he felt like he had been “bullied” by the council because he was […]
Skegness dentist retires after spending 30 years treating the town’s patients
A dentist who has worked in Skegness for 30 years has bid a fond farewell to patients and colleagues. Tamara Good, from Clark Dental Studio Ltd, was due to retire later in the year, but decided to call it a day a few months early due to the Coronavirus crisis. Tamara has been treating the […]
New research reveals 97% of dentists are providing fewer oral cancer checks
New research has revealed that 97% of dental professionals are currently carrying out fewer oral cancer checks. Data from the British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) shows that almost all UK dentists are performing fewer oral cancer screening checks than before the lockdown. More than 55% of those surveyed also admitted that the additional PPE […]
Suffolk dental team donates laptop to local student to aid lockdown study
A generous dental team from Suffolk has donated a laptop to a local student to enable them to study at home during lockdown. Dentists from Suffolk Orthodontics, based in Kesgrave, offered the local school, Kesgrave High School, a laptop to help a disadvantaged pupil learn at home while schools are closed. The team presented the […]
