Learning From a Crisis
The necessity for strong leadership has never been greater, with lack of COVID-19 related dental evidence and an unprecedented clinical and political challenge. Working out-of-programme (OOP) this year and having […]
BAOS Website and Covid-19 Survey
It will come as no surprise to you that as I write this, we remain in unchartered waters with regards to Covid-19 and I hope that you and your families […]
President’s July Newsletter – The Changing Face of Oral Surgery
In my Newsletter in early January 2020 I highlighted our BAOS Mission Statement, ‘Excellence in Oral Surgery through education, training and research for better patient care’ and the enthusiasm of […]
Patient Safety in Dentistry
Just excuse me for a minute whilst I saddle up my hobby horse! So where are we up to with patient safety in dentistry? Are we slavishly following checklists developed […]
Face Mask Shortage
While we are used to the clinical impact and disruption flu causes annually, the current Coronavirus remains a high concern and unpredictable impact with significant media attention. At the time […]
Never Events
In 2008 the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) devised a Surgical Safety Checklist. Following a year-long worldwide study of nearly 8,000 patients. There was clear, compelling and compounding evidence that, when […]
re: 24 March 2020:BAOS and BAOMS Joint position Statement on PPE for Patients with Emergency Oral Problems of Unknown COVID-19 Status
BAOS President Paul Coulthard said: ‘After a careful telephone patient triage by a senior clinician, the clinical team undertaking examination and treatment should be prepared. Oral Surgery procedures generate Aerosol […]
PRESS RELEASE – Oral and maxillofacial surgeons issue guidance to protect dentists and doctors during COVID-19 pandemic
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 20 March 2020 Oral and maxillofacial surgeons issue guidance to protect dentists and doctors during COVID-19 pandemic Two surgical specialty associations have […]
Throat Pack Survey
Dear Members, we would be most grateful if you could complete this throat pack survey; it is 9 quick questions and should take about a minute to complete https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/W63SS6Q […]
President’s Newsletter – 16 March 2020 – The Oral Surgery Response to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Newsletter President’s March 2020 Newsletter The Oral Surgery Response to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Keep Calm and Carry On? The iconic ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ poster, first designed by the […]