Wrong Tooth Removal, No Longer A ‘Never Event’
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- Published: Thursday, 25 February 2021 07:46
- Written by Chris Tapper
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Wrong site tooth extraction has been removed from NHS England’s list of Never Events.
No comments No commentsA Sigh Of Relief From The Bathroom
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- Published: Wednesday, 24 February 2021 10:28
- Written by Chris Tapper
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First, the good news. Bacteria found on toothbrushes kept in bathrooms aren’t due to toilet aerosols. The bad news? The bugs have all come from your mouth.
Still No Reassurances On ‘Punitive’ NHS Penalties
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- Published: Tuesday, 23 February 2021 13:29
- Written by Chris Tapper
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Health and Social Care Minister Jo Churchill has reiterated the Government’s support to NHS practices during the pandemic, but has again failed to address concerns about ‘punitive’ financial penalties for failing to hit targets.
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Covid Severely Disrupts Undergraduate Training
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- Published: Tuesday, 23 February 2021 11:45
- Written by Chris Tapper
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Youngsters with aspirations to become dentists have been dealt another blow as a consequence of the Covid pandemic.
Dental Practice Manager Gaoled
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- Published: Tuesday, 23 February 2021 11:41
- Written by Chris Tapper
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A former dental practice manager has been sent to prison for 26 weeks after stealing thousands of pounds from a dental practice where she worked.
Time To Call The Therapist Cavalry?
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- Published: Sunday, 21 February 2021 16:48
- Written by Chris Tapper
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Dental therapists may offer a solution to the potential shortage of NHS dentists, recently highlighted by the General Dental Council.
Dental Technician Aids Koala
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- Published: Friday, 19 February 2021 11:47
- Written by Chris Tapper
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A koala born with a missing foot has had his mobility restored thanks to a clinical dental technician.
Double Masks Decrease Infection Risk
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- Published: Friday, 19 February 2021 10:40
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New research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shown double-masking decreases the exposure to potentially infective aerosols by about 95%.
Dentists Leaving NHS May Lead To Overstretching, Says GDC
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- Published: Wednesday, 17 February 2021 09:52
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Research by the General Dental Council suggests that the NHS dental service could suffer ‘system-wide overstretching’ as NHS dentists switch to providing private services.
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