The use of latex and non-latex gloves and dental equipment in UK and Irish dental hospitals.

Aim To identify glove usage within UK and Ireland dental hospitals as well as the use of latex- and non-latex-containing dental equipment.Method A self-completed questionnaire was disseminated to 16 dental hospitals in the summer of 2017. The survey concerned their current use of latex and non-latex gloves and dental equipment.

A parent-sibling dyadic interview to explore how an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder can impact family dynamics.

Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a life-long condition which affects the individual and their family system. Little research understands the impact of an ASD upon families, how this may change over time and how COVID-19 has impacted these dynamics.

Aims: To explore the impact of an ASD on the lived experiences of parents and neurotypical adult siblings, including during the UK COVID-19 lockdown.

Latex and synthetic rubber glove usage in UK general dental practice: changing trends.

Objectives: To evaluate the current routine use of latex gloves and latex containing dental dam in UK general dental practice.

Methods: A questionnaire was disseminated to 89 general dental practitioners (GDPs) in June 2017. The survey concerned their current, routine use of latex gloves and latex-containing dental dam in general dental practice.