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'Dentistry can be a lonely profession' – the mental effects in the aftermath of COVID-19

Dentist Dr Lauren Harrhy set up a closed Facebook group called Mental Dental, a support dentists struggling with their mental health that now has more than 5,000 members. Here, at the Invisalign...

Indemnifiers offer support for dental teams unable to wear fit-tested masks

Dentists can still call on dento-legal experts for help even if they are unable to wear a fit-tested FFP2 or FFP3 mask.

SDF for effective treatment of dental caries in children

A comprehensive set of resources to support the use of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) as a treatment to arrest dental caries in the primary dentition is available on the BSPD website.

Survey reveals public support for NHS to be shielded from COVID-19 litigation

A survey commissioned by the parent company of the Dental Defence Union (DDU) of 2,108 UK adults has found that 70% think dental professionals, doctors and other NHS staff involved in providing...

Dental practices Scotland to reopen from 22 June

Dentists in Scotland will be able to reopen for urgent dental care initially in phase 2 of the easing of lockdown restrictions.

Jason Wong appointed Deputy Chief Dental Officer for England

Jason Wong has been appointed Deputy Chief Dental Officer for England.

BDA evidence sees Jeremy Hunt promise urgent return to inquiry into dentistry

Health and Social Care Committee Chair Jeremy Hunt has promised to reopen to inquiry into dentistry that was abruptly closed by December’s snap General Election.

New head of dental division for MDDUS

Stephen Henderson has been appointed the new head of dental division at indemnifier MDDUS.

HSE safety alert issued against KN95 face masks

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning against the use of KN95 face masks as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

British Endodontic Society calls for research on AGPs in dentistry with respect to COVID-19

The British Endodontic Society (BES) intends to fund new research in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Dentist invents reusable COVID-19-protecting visor that’s ticking boxes for better patient care

A dentist who invented a new visor specifically designed to help colleagues during the coronavirus outbreak is hoping to begin shipping next month.

Face masks – is your dental team protected?

With many dental surgeries about to resume work, companies have had plenty of enquiries about masks and mask fit testing services, says Janis Baugh.

Reducing aerosol in the practice

Reducing aerosol in the dental practice is now a main talking point across the industry.

Business rates, PPE and key worker status – dentists call on government support

The British Dental Association (BDA) is calling on the government to help dentists on the day high street practices in England are meant to be reopening their doors to patients.

There will be no return to ‘business as usual’ for dentistry, poll reveals

Just over a third of dental practices in England will be going back to work on Monday (8 June).