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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).

Chief dental officer for England releases dentistry's SOP 'transition to recovery'

The Office of the Chief Dental Officer for England has launched its new Standard Operating Procedure 'transition to recovery’ four days before dental teams can officially return to practice.

Northern Ireland's dentists see phased return to work beginning 8 June

Northern Ireland will see a staged return to dental services starting Monday (8 June), the Health and Social Care service (HSC) has said. 

COVID-19: Dental Protection offers support to dentists reopening practices

Dental Protection has reassured all members working in England who choose to return to work that they will continue to be supported.

Dean of FGDP[UK] goes live on Facebook to announce new UK guidelines for a safe return to dental practice

The FGDP(UK) and newly formed College of General Dentistry today launched new COVID-19 guidelines for a safe return to work for dental practices.