Dentists risking health with cheap masks, says fit test expert

A face fit tester is warning dental teams about the perils of counterfeit masks amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Dentist opens virtual store to support patients during COVID-19 lockdown

An orthodontist has launched an online store providing patients with essential oral health products amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Dentists need immunity from COVID-19-related claims

Dento-legal experts are calling for dental professionals to be spared the stress and anxiety of clinical negligence claims relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.

UK dentistry’s top 10 dental Instagram stars go live in NHS fundraiser

UK dentistry’s biggest Instagram influencers are going live to share the secrets of their success in an online NHS fundraiser.

CDO England’s COVID-19 webinar: exit strategy for dentistry will need to be agile to respond to second wave

Any exit strategy for dentistry from the current crisis needs to be agile enough to respond to a second wave of COVID-19 and maintain sufficient ‘urgent dental care headroom’.

American dentists want COVID-19 testing kits before reopening

Dentists in the US are urging government to provide them with coronavirus tests before they reopen their practices.

The challenges dentists face in the changing oral health landscape

Ben Atkins will be addressing the issues facing dentistry caused by the coronavirus crisis in an upcoming free webinar.

Dental teams stage virtual lockdown gig

Dental teams in Scotland are staging an online concert to virtually link up with colleagues during lockdown.

MPs urge Chancellor to throw dentists a lifeline

More than 100 MPs, from across seven parties, have joined forces to demand immediate action from the chancellor to save the UK’s dental services.

Ruby Wax in lockdown webinar

Actress, comedian and mental health expert Ruby Wax is helping dental professionals combat the negative impact of living through lockdown in an exclusive online live webinar.

England's urgent dental care hubs facing PPE shortages and fit testing delays with some dentists resorting to scuba masks

A poll of dentists staffing the emerging network of urgent care centres suggests a third of sites in England remain inactive, with more than half reporting that their operational status is being...

Dental lab makes 100,000 free face masks ‘to protect frontline heroes’

A dental laboratory is making free face masks for medical staff on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic.  

Dentists urged to return oxygen supplies to minimise risk of a shortage

An appeal has gone out to dentists to return unused supplies of bottled oxygen to help avert possible shortages in hospitals.

Frontline dentist donates PPE to NHS hospital workers

A dentist has donated thousands of pounds worth of personal protective equipment to help ensure the safety of NHS workers on the frontline.

Avoid dangerous play to protect kids' teeth, parents told

Parents are being urged by a dentist to stop their children playing dangerous games during lockdown in order to avoid a dental emergency.  

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