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New study reveals over 70% of dentists who contracted Covid-19 had antibodies 6 months later
New research suggests that over 70% of dental professionals who contracted Covid-19 had antibodies six months later. A study conducted by a team based at the University of Birmingham showed that around 16% of dentists contracted Covid-19 during the first wave of the outbreak in 2020. Of those who had…
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Dental staff report increase in abuse as patients struggle to get appointments
Dental staff have reported an increase in abuse, as patients struggle to get appointments. A dental worker based at a practice in Ipswich described the situation as “soul destroying” and pleaded with patients to try to be understanding and compassionate. Nicky Hazelwood, a member of staff at a busy practice…
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Consumer investigation reveals illegal whitening kits available online
An investigation carried out by the consumer group, Which? has revealed that illegal tooth whitening kits are available to buy online. The Which? investigation tested 36 products, some of which had dangerous levels of whitening agents, including hydrogen peroxide. The worst offender was a product that contained 300 times the…
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TV and online junk food advertising to be banned before the watershed
The government has confirmed a total ban on TV and online junk food advertising before the watershed. As part of the Health and Care Bill, which was outlined recently in the Queen’s Speech, all adverts for junk food will be banned before 9pm. The bill also requires businesses with over…
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Dentists back new guidelines for healthy packed lunches in a bid to stem rising rates of decay
Dental organisations have backed plans for new guidelines for packed lunches in a bid to stem rising rates of decay among children. Representatives from the Faculty of Dental Surgeons (FDS) at the Royal College of Surgeons of England have advised schools to take steps to lower sugar consumption significantly. Dentists…
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Neo the brown bear receives a visit from the dentist
A four-year-old brown bear from Bristol has received a visit from the dentist. Neo, who lives at the Wild Place Project, needed treatment after coming out of hibernation. Keepers at the park noticed that Neo had dental problems shortly after he and his fellow European brown bears came out of…
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