Leo Briggs, deputy head of the DDU examines how we need to better understand human error when looking at improving patient safety. Human error is inevitable in any walk of life. But in dentistry, where one slip has the potential to cause lasting harm to a patient, the stakes are higher. In an ideal world,…
The digital pharmacy, medino, has seen sales of hand sanitiser rise by 1044% in February when compared to the preceding three month period of November to the end of January across the whole of the UK. Pharmacists at medino pharmacy have reported a sharp rise in the demand for hand sanitiser in the UK. In…
One of the biggest changes in career structures in general dental practice over the last 50 years has been the move towards a more portfolio pattern of working. Gone are the days when you graduated, sought a job as an associate and then looked for a practice to either own or become a partner with…
Dr Nigel Carter OBE, Chief Executive of the Oral Health Foundation explains why the OHF and the BOS (British Orthodontic Society) are joining forces. Last September, it was revealed by the British Orthodontic Society that the number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment in the UK has increased significantly in recent times. Around 75 per cent…
The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned the shortage of face masks sparked by the coronavirus outbreak now poses an imminent risk of disruption to UK dental services, unless officials and industry are prepared to ease rationing. The Association reports it has been inundated by calls from member practices unclear on their options, in the…
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), the UK’s professional association for dental nurses, is extending until 30 March 2020 its deadline for nominations for BADN’s four Awards: Award for Outstanding Service to Dental Nursing Professional Practice Awarded to a person with a minimum of ten years’ service in the dental nursing profession who has…
Poligrip is launching Divorced, Dating and Dentures, a three-part dating series featuring denture-wearing divorcees who are getting to know each other over a romantic meal. Directed by Mark Henderson, series producer of Channel 4’s Celebrity First Dates, the series will be released in the lead up to Valentine’s Day, and will be supported with Facebook…
The British Dental Association (BDA) is asking all dentists to help set out ideas to help the body better reflect the profession it serves. The new survey forms part of an important review into BDA governance and policy making processes looking at practical ways to better reflect the diversity that exists within dentistry, whether in terms of gender,…
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