Tony Gedge give us his latest update from Spain on how the coronavirus is impacting him and dental practices around the world. Spain is currently on lockdown, with people consequently only going out to shop or go to work. Tony has therefore taken the ... [Continue Reading]
Coronavirus – the view from Spain (part five)
Tony Gedge give us his latest update from Spain on how the coronavirus is impacting him and dental practices around the world. Spain is currently on lockdown, with people consequently only allowed out to go shopping or go to work. Tony has therefore ... [Continue Reading]
The Singing Dentist’s parody on the coronavirus
Milad Shadrooh, aka The Singing Dentist, has released his latest parody about the coronavirus. Click here to read the latest advice for dentists on the coronavirus. The post The Singing Dentist’s parody on the coronavirus appeared first on ... [Continue Reading]
Coronavirus could force redeployment of dental staff to support NHS
Dentists could be called on to provide support for the health service as coronavirus cases continue to rise. The British Dental Association (BDA) has said it is possible dental professionals in the UK could be redeployed to assist other NHS ... [Continue Reading]
UK’s CDOs offer coronavirus advice for dental practices
The chief dental officers for England, Scotland and Wales have put forward advice in response to the growing threat of coronavirus. The CDO for England, Sara Hurley, the CDO for Wales, Colette Bridgman, and the CDO for Scotland, Tom Ferris, have ... [Continue Reading]
Coronavirus: four out of five riskiest jobs are dental related
As coronavirus continues to spread, a study found that four out of five of the most ‘at risk’ jobs are dental related. Business Insider reports that dental professionals work in some of the riskiest environments when it comes to health. Dental ... [Continue Reading]
What the latest Budget means for the dental industry
The latest Budget – announced on Wednesday – saw a crack down on the impact of coronavirus and removed thousands out of the pensions ‘taper tax’ threshold. Rishi Sunak revealed a £12 billion spending pledge to help counter the economic ... [Continue Reading]
Kimberley Finlayson: 1967-2020
Kimberley Finlayson, one of the co-founders of FMC, has passed away following a short illness. A driving force behind the scenes of the company, Kimberley’s career was defined by a commitment to excellence that helped make FMC the UK’s biggest ... [Continue Reading]
The importance of innovative dental supplies with Kent Express
The build-up to the new year saw a huge number of changes which positively influenced the dental industry for 2020 and beyond. Innovative dental supplies are more in demand than ever. As time moves forward, change is inevitable and dentists across ... [Continue Reading]
BDA calls on dentists to share ideas for ‘Net Zero’ NHS
The British Dental Association (BDA) are calling for dental professionals to share their ideas about reducing carbon emissions. The NHS is ramping up efforts to achieve ‘Net Zero’ and improve the health system’s ... [Continue Reading]
90 seconds with…Barry Oulton
Here Barry Oulton explains why laughing gas was his route into dentistry and what his ambitions are for the future. Barry Oulton Barry Oulton qualified from the University of Leeds in 1993. Then he obtained his DPDS from Bristol University in 2001 ... [Continue Reading]
Mind over matter – Joanna Taylor discusses the use of clinical hypnotherapy in dentistry
Clinical hypnotherapy has many potential applications within the field of dentistry. It is not just a tool for relaxation to help anxious patients, but also as a powerful and definitive intervention for patients seeking assistance with phobias, ... [Continue Reading]
Research shows dental teams could improve detection of diabetes
The dental practice could be vital in identifying patients who are at risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to new research. Undertaken by researchers at the University of Birmingham, the data found risk assessment tools could lead to better patient ... [Continue Reading]
GDC releases statement on coronavirus
The General Dental Council (GDC) has stated the dental industry will likely face an increased burden if coronavirus continues to spread. In a statement released today with other health and care regulators, the GDC urges health and care professionals ... [Continue Reading]