Posts Tagged ‘British Dental Association’
British Dental Association issues warning over spike in DIY dental cases
The British Dental Association has issued a warning over a potential spike in DIY dental cases in the coming weeks. Currently, across the UK, dental practices are closed as the country attempts to battle the Coronavirus pandemic. With routine appointments cancelled, the BDA is worried that patients will resort to DIY dental techniques to ease […]
Concerns for Welsh dental practices, as experts warn some could collapse in ‘weeks’
The British Dental Association has warned that some dental practices in Wales could be ‘weeks’ away from collapse. Dental practice across the UK were advised to shut temporarily to try and reduce the spread of COVID-19. With appointments cancelled, and no reopening date in sight, some owners are worried that their clinics will not survive […]
Standards of oral health are deteriorating among Peterborough’s children
New statistics show that standards of oral health are deteriorating among children in Peterborough. A survey carried out by Public Health England showed that 38% of 5-year-old children in the town had signs of dental decay in 2018/2019. The poll involved a group of 224 children. The number of 5-year-olds in Peterborough is approximately 3,350, […]
Dentists raise concerns over access to urgent care, as practices close
Dentists have raised concerns over access to urgent dental services, as practices have been advised to close to slow the spread of COVID-19. The British Dental Association reported that dentists are worried about being able to provide emergency care for their patients. Dentists were advised to cancel routine appointments, and many practices have shut to […]
Dentists to join other frontline NHS workers to boost staff numbers in new hospitals
An army of dental professionals is being assembled to boost staff numbers in new hospitals as part of a nationwide effort to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The chief dental officer, Sara Hurley suggested that dentists were being asked to help other frontline NHS workers tackle a rising tide of patients needing hospital treatment. One plan […]
New figures show a decrease in free dental treatments for Leeds patients
New figures suggest that there has been a significant decrease in free treatment provided for dental patients in Leeds this year. According to statistics from NHS Digital, the number of units of free treatment claimed by adult patients in the city has fallen significantly. The latest bi-annual report indicates that in the first six months […]
British Dental Association criticises social media influencers posing with Corona virus masks
The British Dental Association has condemned a new trend for posing for photos with coronavirus masks, as health professionals in the UK struggle to get hold of the face masks they need to do their jobs safely and protect patients. The BDA has hit out at social media influencers and celebrities for posting photographs of […]
British Dental Association invites dentists to share ideas to reduce carbon emissions
The British Dental Association is inviting dental professionals to share ideas and opinions about reducing carbon emissions as the UK looks to achieve net-zero. The NHS is attempting to become more efficient and eco-friendly, and the BDA is hoping to use ideas from practices that are already adopting green measures to work towards new policies […]
Ministers provide access to face mask stocks, relieving pressure on dental practices
Government ministers have provided access to central stocks of face masks, providing relief for anxious dentists. Concerns over a shortage of face masks caused by the corona virus have been growing, but the government has acted to relieve pressure. Practices were dealing with a maximum order quantity, with risks of running out of disposable masks […]
British Dental Association raises concerns over the availability of Corona virus masks for dentists
The British Dental Association has warned that dentists in the UK might have to down tools due to a shortage of Corona virus masks. The BDA suggested that an order limit of 100 masks per day will contribute to even small practices running out. All dentists must wear disposable masks to treat patients in the […]
