Dental Workers

Employers clamping down on dental visits

Apr 15th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Dental Workers, Featured

The percentage of companies that believe dental benefits improve employee morale has risen from 51% in 2008 to 67% in 2010. Similarly, the fact that employees might not be able to afford to maintain their oral health is increasingly a concern to companies, as this has risen from 41% in 2008 to 49% in 2010. [...]



Meet the Chief Dental Officer for England.

Feb 1st, 2010 | By admin | Category: Dental Workers, Featured

Whether you work in the Dentistry Profession in the UK or are a member of the public, you may well like to know who is the NHS Chief Dental Officer, and a little more about him!
Mr.Barry Cockcroft is the Chief Dental Officer for England. In the past held the posts of Acting Chief Dental Officer [...]



Dental Workers May Risk Exposure to Beryllium

Sep 8th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Dental Workers, Featured

The health hazards posed by exposure to the metal beryllium were once mainly associated with workers in the nuclear, electronics, and aircraft industries. However, the element may also pose risks to dental technicians who handle dental crowns and bridges composed of beryllium—nickel alloys.
Dental laboratory technicians must often grind, finish, and machine beryllium—containing metals, producing small [...]