In the latest episode of the Dentistry Online podcast, Christina Chatfield speaks about the struggles faced by private practices in the face of COVID-19. We hear from award-winning dental hygienist Christina Chatfield, the owner of Dental Health Spa ... [Continue Reading]
What to post on Instagram during COVID-19
As social media usage increases during COVID-19, many practices are taking to these channels to communicate with patients. In lieu of seeing your patients physically, this is one of the key ways you can still connect. And even continue to build ... [Continue Reading]
Virtual Dental Festival will help dentistry plan for the ‘new normal’
Software of Excellence, a Henry Schein One brand and an expert in dental software, is launching a new online event on Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 May 2020. The Bounceback Virtual Dental Festival will help UK dentists and their teams prepare for when ... [Continue Reading]
Get your edentulous intraoral scanning protocol
3shape introduces Lucio Lo Russo’s scan strategy to help scan edentulous patients. Back in November 2019, 3shape spoke with Italy’s Dr Lucio Lo Russo. Dr Lo Russo has created a tremendous amount of industry buzz around his denture design and ... [Continue Reading]
Seeing the positives – what COVID-19 can teach the dental industry
Dr Maria Papavergos talks of her pandemic experience and how the dental profession can – and should – take away positives from the impact of COVID-19. My last experience volunteering was aboard the Amazon Hope Medical Ship, part of the Vine Trust, ... [Continue Reading]
Utilising direct access for hygienists and therapists
Anna Middleton is hosting a free webinar on utilising direct access for hygienists and therapists on Thursday 14 May at 19:00. The event will focus on helping dental hygienists and therapists feel confident in utilising direct access. It will help ... [Continue Reading]
Protect-shield – a visor that fits all loupes and glasses
Evident explains why the latest Protect-shield visors are perfect for all dentists who use loupes. Latest guidance from PHE regarding visors Visors: provide barrier protection to the facial area and related mucous membranes (eyes, nose, lips) and are ... [Continue Reading]
Judith Husband speaks to Dentistry in new podcast episode
Dentistry Online has spoken to Judith Husband about working with dentistry inside a prison as part of its new podcast series. In episode three, we chat to Judith – a general dental practitioner and owner of a consultancy company – about what she ... [Continue Reading]
Urgent dental care centres shut as NHS refuses funding
Urgent dental care centres across Hertfordshire have shut their doors after the NHS refused to promise any extra funding. The NHS set up four urgent dental care centres across Hertfordshire to provide care for 1.2 million people. This was on the ... [Continue Reading]
COVID-19 crisis is ignoring labour rights violations, suggests report
The response to the COVID-19 pandemic is increasing the suffering of thousands, a new report into labour rights violations suggests. Published on 18 March 2020, the UK government’s Modern Slavery Statement features a promise by Boris Johnson to ... [Continue Reading]