Oral healthcare manufacturer Curaden is releasing a coronavirus antibody rapid test suitable for the dental profession – the BioSURE Covid-19 IgA, IgC & IgM Antibody cassette test.
Laboratory studies show that toothpastes containing zinc or stannous and mouthwash formulas with cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) neutralise the virus that causes Covid-19 by 99.9 per cent. The studies...
Matt Hadman talks to Craig Walsh, owner of Buxton Dental Practice, about why he decided to move away from the NHS and go membership-only after the practice reopened following lockdown.
Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) has been recognised as the south west regional winner in the health equalities award category of the NHS Parliamentary Awards 2020 for its successful...
Kasia Jawor looks at the benefits digital technology is bringing in a new era of dentistry.
Michael Sultan looks at the impact the events of 2020 have had on our wellbeing.
Hani Mostafa looks at the benefits that silver diamine fluoride can bring.
National dental organisations have come together to support the World Health Organisation’s Antibiotic Awareness Week, which runs from November 18-24.
Researchers from King’s College London have revealed how the immune system interacts with stem cells during tooth repair.
The Smile Revolution was founded by dental therapist Victoria Wilson and inspired by her desire to provide the profession with a digital platform to deliver education in an engaging way.
Dental Protection has called on the General Dental Council and the Professional Standards Authority to do more as fear of investigations arising from Covid-19 and disruption to care is becoming a...
This year, the BDA Benevolent Fund has seen a threefold increase in requests for help, a direct result of the challenges posed by Covid-19.
As part of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (November 18-24, 2020) the British Endodontic Society (BES), along with the University of Central Lancashire, has sponsored a video that raises awareness...
Nik Sisodia discusses the risk factors for the big C.
Preliminary results from a study conducted by scientists at Cardiff University have indicated that some mouthwashes can eliminate coronavirus in saliva in 30 seconds.