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Reducing Covid-19 risk during dentist appointments

According to a study by The University of Leeds, dentists could significantly increase the number of patients they see during the pandemic by...

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Teamwork and infection control in the face of adversity

Laura Yates reviews some positive elements arising from the pandemic

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Ensuring safe sharps management

Rebecca Waters discusses how you can reduce the risk of injury

Oral pathogens: Wiping out those common concerns

In this Q&A, Yatao Liu simplifies infection control protocols without sacrificing health and safety

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COVID-19, vaccines and the future of PPE: What dental nurses need to consider

Danielle Schroven on the virtues of investing in quality, comfortable personal protective equipment for the long-term – for the benefit of you and...

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PPE mask wear: how dental nurses break down the barriers in dentistry

​Communication has become something of a challenge during the pandemic, says dental nurse Danielle Schroven.

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Global survey reveals two-thirds of countries not allowing dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccines

The FDI World Dental Federation today called for more countries to enable dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccines after a survey of its members...

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Study is a 'proof point that dental care is safe for patients and dental professionals'

'The dental team has been following strict infection control guidance since long before COVID-19,' the author of a new study has said that revealed...

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Cwmbran Dental Care cleans up with Dürr Dental prizes

Cwmbran Dental Care near Newport in Wales were the lucky winners of our recent Dürr Dental giveaway.

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‘DIY dentistry’ – kit sales surge reflects choices made by government

​The British Dental Association has said the surge in sales of DIY dental kits reflect the policies adopted by government since the first lockdown.

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COVID-19 alert: Full PPE essential even when vaccinated

Full PPE and COVID-19 infection control protocols remain essential even after dental teams have been vaccinated.

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Dental nurses helping research that shapes safe dentistry during COVID-19

Dental nurses have contributed to new research at Newcastle University that is being used to shape how dentistry can be carried out safely during the...