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Published: Monday, 05 October 2020 10:32
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Research by CQC has shown that those with a long-term condition were highly likely to avoid health and social care services due to risk factors around Covid-19 – 51% of people with a long- term condition avoid health and care services compared to 29% of the average population. 81% of people with long term health conditions report issues when trying to access health and social care services, such as longer waiting times.
Read more: People with long-term health conditions most likely to avoid care services due to Covid-19
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Published: Thursday, 01 October 2020 10:45
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The current number of specialists in paediatric dentistry is insufficient to meet the oral health needs of children and young people. More specialists and consultants are required as well as training in enhanced skills in paediatric dentistry for GDPs says the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) voicing its concern on the shortfall of specialists following the release of figures on decay in children.
Read more: Workforce critical in tackling high levels of decay in children
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Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2020 08:39
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The American Dental Association (ADA) supports the US Food and Drug Administration’s statement that all dental restorative decisions and treatment options should be made by the patient and the dentist and that the existing evidence shows that dental amalgam is not harmful to the general population. The ADA reaffirms its position that dental amalgam is a durable, safe and effective cavity-filling option.
Read more: American Dental Association reaffirms its position on dental amalgam
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Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2020 08:05
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Over half (52%) of UK dental practices have relied on either CIBLS (Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme) or BBLS (Bounce Back Loan Scheme) from the government. That’s the verdict of a recent NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) survey. Alan Suggett, who compiles the goodwill survey, commented, “These findings don’t surprise me and reflect what I have found when speaking to dental clients.”
Read more: More than half of UK dental practices rely on Government loans
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Published: Monday, 28 September 2020 10:08
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The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) has published its report on aerosol generating procedures (AGPs) and COVID-19. The BDA reports that it is not new government guidance, but rather a review which aims to inform policy makers. They’re therefore urging all four nations to consider this report’s recommendations and to move forward in a clear and coordinated way.
Read more: COVID-19: Update: Scottish group publishes report on AGPs
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Published: Monday, 28 September 2020 10:07
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Dentists advised by the DDU to be mindful of signs and symptoms of oral cancer. Eric Easson, DDU dento-legal adviser said: “It is advisable to have a low threshold of suspicion when it comes to any lesion or swelling, particularly when the patient is in a high risk group. If patients themselves complain of symptoms but there is no obvious problem, be prepared to seek a second opinion and investigate further if necessary.”
Read more: DDU issues warning for oral cancer during Covid
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Published: Thursday, 24 September 2020 14:22
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NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care have failed to offer a reason as to why NHS dentists and staff in England are to be denied free access to flu jabs this winter.
A letter addressed to ‘All NHS frontline workers’ was erroneously sent out to every NHS dentist in England last week. The letter strongly urged frontline workers to take up the offer of free vaccination in order to “protect ourselves, our teams and patients.” The letter pointed out that “This is anything but a typical year due to the potential impact of flu and COVID-19 circulating at the same time.” The letter emphasised “As we all know, flu can have serious and even fatal consequences, especially for our most vulnerable patient, such as young children, pregnant women and the elderly.”
Read more: DH Confirms No Free Flu Vaccine For Dental Teams
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Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2020 12:05
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Eddie Crouch has been elected as the new chair of the British Dental Association’s Principal Executive Committee (PEC). Has has been Vice chair of the PEC since 2014, he served as secretary of Birmingham Local Dental Committee for over ten years and is now its chair.
Eddie qualified in 1984 from King’s and currently provides orthodontic care for patients in South Birmingham.
Peter Crooks (Northern Ireland) has been elected as the new deputy chair, with Shareena Ilyas (Greater London) to serve as chair of the Education, Ethics and the Dental Team Working Group.
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Read more: Eddie Crouch elected to Chair the BDA
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Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2020 10:03
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All NHS frontline workers have been urged “to take up the offer of free vaccination against flu as soon as possible; and to remind your patients to get their vaccine”. They have been told to: “all do our bit and take this important step to protect our patients, those we care for and ourselves this winter.” However the term ‘NHS frontline workers’ apparently does not include dentists and their teams.
Read more: BDA: Failure to extend flu jabs scheme risks deepening crisis on access
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