Jason Wong is new Deputy Chief Dental Officer for England

Jason Wong is new Deputy Chief Dental Officer for England

Jason Wong MBE has been appointed Deputy Chief Dental Officer for England, in succession to Janet Clarke who retired last year. He will work alongside CDO Sara Hurley and Deputy CDO Eric Rooney in collaboration with local and regional teams to deliver improved outcomes for patients, and champion the role of dentists and dentistry within the health system.

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Children call the shots for a new dental video on SDF

Children call the shots for a new dental video on SDF

A team at the University of Sheffield dental school led by Academic Clinical Fellow Laura Timms is preparing to make an information video aimed at children aged 3-10. The topic of the video is Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF), a technique that helps arrest dental decay and is funded by RCS/BSPD.

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Millennials spending more than three times the national average on their smiles

Millennials spending more than three times the national average on their smiles

New research from the Oral Health Foundation shows millennials outstrip other generations when it comes to spending on their smiles. Data collected shows adults under-35 are spending a staggering £750 a year on dental treatment – more than three times the national average. |This is around four times more than their parents and nearly eight times that of their grandparents.

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Stephen Henderson appointed Head of Dental Division MDDUS

Stephen Henderson appointed Head of Dental Division MDDUS

MDDUS has appointed Stephen Henderson to the post of Head of Dental Division. He has been with them as a Dento-Legal Adviser since February 2018, having worked in the professional indemnity industry for almost 20 years. In this position he will be integral to MDDUS’ efforts to support the existing body of dental members and expanding their dental membership base.

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Ortho for adults is on increase, but concern over ‘direct to consumer’ products

Ortho for adults is on increase, but concern over ‘direct to consumer’ products

As lockdown restrictions are lifted, many people will be seeking tooth straightening treatment.  This is backed up by new figures released by The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) revealing that the number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment in the UK is on the increase, amid concern over ‘DIY’ treatment.

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COVID-19: Updates from BDA, GDC and Government

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At the end of each week, BDA chief executive, Martin Woodrow, gives an update on activity during the previous seven days. It is well worth a read to keep you up to date. The GDC has issued their view on: How we work with dental professionals. Government minister clarified that dental workers are eligible to be ‘key workers’ for their childrens’ schooling.

 

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COVID-19: Update: CDO Wales outlines 3-phase route to recovery

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Dr Colette Bridgman, Chief Dental Officer for Wales, has written to dentists in Wales outlining how they can restart dental services through three phases, starting on July 1. But former FGDP Dean and Welsh GDP, Trevor Ferguson, says that it will mean that many practices facing imminent financial ruin, with the consequent loss of services to patients.

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Mishcon advances group claim for dental practices

Mishcon advances group claim for dental practices

Dental practices with business interruption (BI) insurance policies underwritten by QBE today are offered a viable collective route to litigation in circumstances where their Covid-19-related claims have been rejected by their insurer. Interest to be registered at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Friday 19 June 2020.

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Covid-19: Dental Protection survey reveals top 5 worries for dentists

Covid-19: Dental Protection survey reveals top 5 worries for dentists

A Dental Protection survey of dentists in the UK has revealed the key issues affecting their mental wellbeing during the pandemic. Nearly 500 dental professionals, five in 10 (53%) said financial worries were having the most impact on their mental wellbeing. Lack of work and lack of adequate PPE were cited by nearly 4 in 10 (37% and 38% respectively).

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