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Published: Tuesday, 14 April 2020 17:15
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The BDA has issued a press release, Dentists: Practices weeks from collapse without rapid action from government which has attracted much media attention. It was based on a self-selected survey in which 71.5% of practices that responded reported they could only remain financially sustainable for 3 months or less, with 1 in 5 (20.4%) estimating they can only survive the month.
Read more: BDA warns that practices are weeks away from collapse without help from Government
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Published: Friday, 10 April 2020 16:29
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The BDA has urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to reassess his deal for the self-employed or see the viability of the dental service fatally undermined - as new evidence suggests over three-quarters of dentists will receive no support from the Treasury scheme, with some left with zero income for the foreseeable future.
Read more: BDA warns Chancellor that dental service is at risk
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Published: Friday, 10 April 2020 07:34
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The BDA has again spoken (in a virtual meeting) with health minister, Jo Churchill, to discuss a number of urgent issues, including lack of progress in setting up the Urgent Dental Care system in England. Earlier in the week this was the subject of a major BBC news report. The GDC has sent an update, including its refusal to reduce the Annual Retention Fee.
Read more: COVID-19: Update: End of week round-up, BDA, BBC and GDC
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Published: Wednesday, 08 April 2020 13:28
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The London Evening Standard has reported that dentists have used 3D printers to design a high-protection visor for frontline medics that is about to be produced in vast numbers for the new Nightingale Hospital. Professor Shakeel Shahdad, from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, said dentistry was a high risk for the virus.
Read more: Visors made by dentists on 3D printers to be rushed to front line
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Published: Tuesday, 07 April 2020 21:03
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BDA Chair, Mick Armstrong and CEO, Martin Woodrow, had a virtual meeting with the Health Minister, Jo Churchill MP and CDO for England, Sara Hurley, as well as with colleagues from NHS England. UNW’s Dental Business Unit updates its financial advice. Dental teams are stepping up to the challenges of COVID-19.
Read more: COVID-19: Update: BDA has virtual meeting with Minister and CDO
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Published: Tuesday, 07 April 2020 11:10
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The first study looking at the effect of chlorhexidine mouthwash on the entire oral microbiome has found its use significantly increases the abundance of lactate-producing bacteria that lower saliva pH, and may increase the risk of tooth damage. "We urgently need more information on how it works on viruses," said one of the researchers, in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read more: Chlorhexidine mouthwash could make saliva significantly more acidic
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Published: Monday, 06 April 2020 17:14
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The BDA has published an NHS information package on redeployment of the clinical dental workforce. The NHS says the dental workforce has a wide range of skills and experience that can be utilised to undertake activities that will help clinical colleagues and the wider workforce. The BDA has also given practical guidance for members only on assessing risk and an uopdate on furloughed workers and NHS payments.
Read more: COVID-19 Update: What redeployment means if you volunteer
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Published: Sunday, 05 April 2020 18:16
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The BDA has confirmed that a breakthrough on furlough for mixed practices has been made. Chair Mick Armstrong says it will be a ‘lifeline’ to many practices. The Lancet has also published an article on urgent dental care for patients during the pandemic – a link is given to the full article. Finally, an updated financial support package has been announced for dentists in Northern Ireland.
Read more: COVID-19 Update: BDA announces breakthrough on furlough for mixed practices
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Published: Saturday, 04 April 2020 11:55
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An international study raises questions over sugar levels in formula baby milk which in some cases can be as much as twice that of Fanta, reports the Daily Telegraph. Researcher, Gemma Bridge, said the use of sweeteners not only encouraged more mothers to buy the products because babies liked them but also risked creating a preference for sweet tastes at a young age which could have a detrimental effect on future eating habits.
Read more: BDJ study shows some baby milk contains more sugar than Fanta
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