Tag: PPE

A third of dental practices in England expected to open, as lockdown measures are eased gradually

A third of dental practices in England are expected to open in the week commencing Monday 8th June, as lockdown measures continue to be eased gradually. The Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, confirmed that practices in England would be able to open from June 8th at a daily press briefing, and…

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Dental 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….

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Dentists 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…

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