Tag: Coronavirus
Could dentists play a role in reducing obesity post Covid-19?
Obesity has been a problem in the UK for many years, but there’s no doubt that the Coronavirus crisis has put the issue firmly on the agenda again. Statistics suggest that people who are obese are disproportionately affected by Covid-19 and that those who have a high BMI are less…
READ ARTICLEDental roles among the riskiest, according to new study on Covid-19 exposure
A new study has revealed that dental professionals are one of the most at-risk groups in terms of exposure to Covid-19 infection. Data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) suggested that dental nurses face the highest risk of exposure, followed by nurses, medical practitioners, residential wardens and care escorts….
READ ARTICLEIrish dentists issue warning over ‘grave threat’ to oral health
The Irish Dental Association has issued a warning over the ‘grave threat’ facing the nation’s oral health. As practices across the UK and Ireland remain closed during the Coronavirus lockdown, the IDA has suggested that the crisis will take its toll on patients for years to come. One of the…
READ ARTICLEDental experts advise patients against attempting DIY dental care
Dental experts are advising patients against attempting DIY dental care during the Coronavirus lockdown. Many practices in the UK have been closed for over a month now, and dentists are eager to ensure patients have access to urgent care so that they don’t need to try and undertake procedures at…
READ ARTICLEDentists are worried about a shortage of PPE
Dentists in England are worried about a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), according to the British Dental Association. A survey carried out by the BDA revealed that 54% of those polled had concerns about a lack of PPE. Dentists across England are worried that running out of PPE will…
READ ARTICLEDental laboratories to help boost testing capacity
The government has called on dental and veterinary laboratories to join forces with medical labs to boost testing capacity. In a recent press conference, Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, unveiled plans to increase testing to 100,000 tests per day by the end of April. Professor John Newton, from Public Health England,…
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