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Almost 70% of dental professionals experience increased anxiety as a result of the COVID-19 crisis
A survey conducted by the Dental Defence Union (DDU) has revealed that almost 70% of dental professionals have experienced heightened anxiety levels as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. A poll of DDU members suggested that around half of participants felt that they were unable to spend sufficient time with patients, while 67% reported feeling […]
Norfolk dental practices close registers, as dentists attempt to clear lockdown backlogs
A number of dental practices in Norfolk have closed their registers, as dentists battle to clear backlogs caused by the COVID-19 lockdown. Dental clinics in England have been able to welcome patients back since the 8th June, but many are seeing urgent patients and rearranging appointments that were cancelled during the lockdown. According to the […]
University of Central Lancashire opens emergency dental hub to boost urgent NHS services
The University of Central Lancashire has opened a new emergency dental hub to provide additional support for the NHS. In association with the NHS and FMCS Emergency Dental Service, the university has set up an urgent dental centre at its Preston campus. The aim is to provide support for existing urgent and out of hours […]
Routine dental services resume in Northern Ireland amid concern from dentists
Dentists in Northern Ireland are welcoming patients back for routine treatment, despite concerns about the availability of PPE. Under new guidelines, routine services were restarted on Monday 20th July. There had been plans to deliver around 3 million units of PPE to practices across the country to enable teams to offer a more comprehensive treatment […]
NHS dentists set for a pay rise
NHS dentists and doctors will receive a 2.8% pay rise, which will be backdated to April 2020, the Chancellor has confirmed. Rishi Sunak has acted on the findings of the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration Report, confirming an increase of 2.8%, which equates to £2,200- £3,000 for consultants, £1,100- £2,100 for speciality doctors […]
New study links gum disease to higher risks of some types of cancer
A new study suggests that people with gum disease may be more susceptible to certain forms of cancer. Researchers discovered that people who have gum disease have a higher risk of developing some types of cancer, including oesophageal and gastric cancer. The findings of the study have been published in the journal, Gut. The research […]
Edinburgh dental practices resume routine services
Dental practices in Edinburgh have been welcoming patients back for routine dental services. Patients at city centre clinics, including Earl Grey Dental Practice and Gilmore Dental, can now book routine appointments, as lockdown measures are eased further in Scotland. For the last four months, the practices, which are part of Clyde Munro Dental Group, have […]
Hertfordshire councillor voices concerns over the impact of ‘massive’ charges for PPE on dental patients
Hertfordshire county councillor and leader of St Alban’s District Council, Chris White, has voiced concerns over the impact of “massive” charges for PPE on dental patients. Mr White said that dental practices in the county are increasing dental fees, adding up to £35 to standard charges to cover the cost of buying PPE. Mr White […]
Dentists describe restoration of routine dental services in Scotland as a ‘red herring’ amid ongoing restrictions
Dentists in Scotland have described the restoration of routine dental services as a ‘red herring’ amid ongoing restrictions, which prevent NHS practices from providing aerosol treatments. Fountain Dental Group, which has practices in Aboyne and Banchory, suggested that the government announcement related to resuming dental services from July 13th was a ‘red herring’ and criticised […]
Dental practices could close in Northern Ireland without funding, dentists warn
There is a real risk of dental practices closing in Northern Ireland without urgent funding, the British Dental Association has warned. In a letter to Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill, Richard Graham, from the BDA, claimed that dentists will go out of business if Stormont doesn’t provide an urgent cash injection. Mr Graham stated that […]
