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45 Million At Risk Of Decay

With UK-wide dental practices currently struggling to cope with patient backlogs, a new report is presenting some alarming statistics. The Oral Health Foundation and Colgate-Palmolive has found that as many as 45 million adults in the UK are…

GDC encourages vaccination as report reveals hesitancy among 23% of healthcare workers

Almost one quarter of healthcare workers are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This is according to the first results from the UK-REACH study (Research into Ethnicity and COVID-19 outcomes in Healthcare workers). Out of more than…

New Study Raises ‘DIY Ortho’ Concerns

New research has shown that up to 50% of people interested in orthodontic treatment would be somewhat likely to consider ‘Direct-To-Consumer Orthodontics’ (DTCO). The findings from a study carried out by a team based in Ohio…

Barry Cockroft To Lead BFS

Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s proposals to remove the barriers to water fluoridation schemes in the UK may gain traction soon, following the appointment of a new Dental Public Health lead and a new head of the British Fluoridation Society. Dr…

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Dental inequalities – statistics expose north-south divide

Dental health inequalities expose a significant north-south divide that is likely to worsen due to the pandemic. This is according to dental experts who say lockdown diets will take their toll on both adults and children, reports the Manchester Evening News. Statistics reveal that in 2019/20, NHS dentists carried out 9.3… Read more

How “super” is the government’s new super-deduction?

Michael Lansdell explains the super-deduction for plant and machinery purchases. A super-deduction of 130 per cent for plant and machinery (P&M) – when purchased new, between April 1, 2021 and March 31, 2023 – was announced in the budget on March 3. Anything described as “super” sounds incredibly exciting, and… Read more

Responding to the fallout

Neil Richardson explores the outcome of the government’s McCloud consultation and what you need to consider before making a decision. In April 2015, public sector pension schemes were reformed, with most members moved into new career average arrangements. Following consultations with member representatives when the schemes were reformed, transitional protections… Read more

Good Oral Hygiene May Be Protective Against Severe COVID-19

Good oral hygiene and gum health may be the key to saving patients from developing severe COVID-19 illness. New research has demonstrated that the SARS-CoV-2 present in infected people’s saliva could pass into their lungs by moving directly from the mouth to the bloodstream, particularly if the individuals are suffering… Read more

Toothpaste tablet sales set to rise over next 10 years

Individuals suffering from gum disease are at increased risk of COVID-19 reaching the lungs. This is according to new research carried out at the University of Birmingham. The research team suggest that the accumulation of dental plaque and periodontal inflammation increase the likelihood of coronavirus causing more severe cases of… Read more

GDC Counts Cost Of Acting Unlawfully

The cost to the General Dental Council of acting unlawfully, during an ‘under-guise’ investigation into a registrant has now been revealed following persistent requests for the figures by GDPUK. During an undercover operation against an unnamed clinical dental technician in 2016, the GDC was said to have obtained investigation material unlawfully after it… Read more