Profession warns Welsh government over ‘unprecedented’ increase in NHS charges
The profession is calling for new funds for NHS dentistry in light of the recent increase in patient charges. The British Dental Association Wales has said the Welsh government’s ‘unprecedented’ increase in charges for NHS dentistry must protect vulnerable patients and calls for new funds to secure a more sustainable service. From 1 April 2024 […]
Creative solutions for dental fear in children
Woo-Young Yoon explains how thinking out of the box can help to combat dental fear and anxiety in paediatric patients. Many children struggle with dental fear and anxiety (DFA) related to a trip to the dentist. This calls for some creative solutions. The reasons for these feelings are varied, but addressing them is essential – […]
Moving from Ukraine to the UK as a paediatric dentist
Mariya Dolhova shares her journey from paediatric dentistry in Ukraine to impacting dental health in the UK. Ukrainian paediatric dentist Mariya Dolhva is remarkably positive for someone whose life has been severely disrupted by the complexities of war. When Russia invaded, she fled her home in Lviv for a new life in the UK, taking […]
Celebrating National False Teeth Day
To celebrate National False Teeth Day, we hear from dental technicians, clinical dental technicians and lab owners from around the UK about why they love doing what they do. Ashley Byrne – Associate director, Byrnes Dental Laboratory Happy National False Tooth Day! Let me tell you a little story of the incredible world of a […]
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 9 March 2024
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Almost one in five dental or medical staff experience unwanted sexual behaviour Frontline NHS staff, including dentists, are facing record levels of discrimination and unwanted sexual behaviour from the public, according to a new survey. For the […]
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Tooth wear and bruxism: Dentistry’s hidden struggle
When it comes to tooth wear, there are two primary aetiologies that I as a practising dentist encounter most frequently. The first, erosion, is often linked to dietary habits. An excessive intake of acidic beverages, including fizzy drinks and alcohol, particularly those with added citrus like lemon, contributes significantly to dental erosion.