I miss my dad. He made the decision to postpone his visit next week from Florida due to the pandemic and it just sucks all around. He was coming for 3 weeks from a county with a low number of cases but it didn’t seem worth it to have him quarantine ... [Continue Reading]
Three in five dentists feel COVID-19 pandemic increased their stress and anxiety
Almost 70% of dental professionals feel they are experiencing higher stress and anxiety levels as a result of the pandemic. This is according to new research brought together by the Dental Defence Union (DDU). In a survey of its members, the data ... [Continue Reading]
A Conversation with Kirk Parsley, MD | Salty Talk 014 | THRR
On this episode of Salty Talk we have my good friend Dr. Kirk Parsley on to talk about the Coronovirus and Covid-19, and also new research on death from sleep deprivation being caused by oxidative stress in the gut. Welcome to Salty Talk. This is a ... [Continue Reading]
The impact of COVID-19 on the profession’s mental health
Dental professionals are urging struggling colleagues to reach out for support in a bid to break down stigmas surrounding mental health. Following the suicide of a London-based dentist this week, the topic of mental health is at the forefront of the ... [Continue Reading]
A changing landscape – how one dental group acclimatised to COVID-19
Dr Zuber Bagasi, of Synergy Dental Group, discusses how the practices navigated their way through the COVID-19 lockdown. As a local dental group operating primarily out of the north west of the UK, the current COVID-19 outbreak has impacted us quite ... [Continue Reading]
COVID-19: Addressing Elder Abuse, Social Isolation, and Other Key Concerns
By now, we’re all aware that COVID-19 poses heightened risks to older adults. The CDC reports that eight out of 10 deaths in the United States have been in people aged 65 and older. But becoming infected with this potentially deadly virus isn’t the ... [Continue Reading]