Infections

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Report reveals dental access confusion amid the pandemic

A report by a health watchdog reveals that poor communication has led to confusion about access to dental care amid the current coronavirus pandemic.

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A life-threatening condition

Recognising sepsis in the dental practice, with Phil Jevon

Saving lives

Phil Jevon considers the safe use of oxygen in the dental practice

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Research needed to see if mouthwash has the potential to fight COVID-19

Scientists are calling for urgent research into whether mouthwash can reduce transmission of coronavirus in its early stages.

COVID-19 and suction

There are many criteria that need to be considered and reviewed before practices start treating patients again, and guidance must be given from a UK...

COVID-19 and dental practice

Microbiologist Dr Tim Sandle looks at some practical steps that can be taken to minimise any cross-infection risks

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Coming clean about sanitisers

​During recent weeks, it has become distressingly apparent that there is a high level of confusion amongst the general public about which sanitising...

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A radical rethink

Ralph Day reveals an innovative new approach to mouth prop design that enhances the role of the dental nurse, improves infection control and boosts...

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Volunteering matters

International dental charity Dentaid is searching for hard-working volunteers to join its latest trip to Malawi

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Sepsis in the dental setting

Peter Whiteford investigates the mysteries of this potentially life-threatening condition

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Dental nurses join groups in care home crisis meeting

Dental nurse representatives joined a BDA roundtable event yesterday (Monday) to discuss the crisis in care home dental care.

Hay fever, allergies and the joys of summer!

Charlotte Wake suggest dental teams should spare a thought for those patients who struggle as we swing into a new season and the pollen count hits a...