Public Health England has published new data, collected from 2014-16, detailing the state of the nation’s diet. Sugar made up around 14% of childrens’ daily calorie intake; the official recommendation is to limit sugar to no more than 5%. There has also been a reduction in sugary drinks consumption of around a third, compared with 8-10 years ago.
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NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) has released its latest Benchmarking Report and it seems to show a gap in profits opening up between mixed practices and those that focus solely on NHS or private work. The average profit per mixed practice at £130,076 (per principal) – a level nearly £10,000 behind that of a typical NHS or private practice.
Read more: Mixed results from survey of dentists’ tax returns
The old wives tale that tooth loss is associated with pregnancy could be true new research suggests. Scientists have discovered that women who have three children have on average four fewer teeth than those who have had just two. Professor Stefan Listl, from The Netherlands, said: “Our study provides unique and novel evidence for causal links between the number of natural children and missing teeth.”
Read more: Old wives tale about losing a tooth in pregnancy could be true
Greater understanding by commissioners of the ways in which dentists and dental team members are educated is essential in order to secure the future NHS dental workforce, said Professor Chris Deery, British Society of Paediatric Dentistry member and Chair of the Dental Schools Council.
An experiment by researchers in Spain has shown that exposing human gingival cells to compounds found in red wine appeared to protect against microbes that cause plaque and cavities. The authors suggested the molecules should be tested as “preventative therapies” for various oral diseases. Here in the UK, Prof Walmsley urges caution.
The Bradford Telegraph and Argus has started a new campaign as Bradford's oral health and dentistry reaches 'crisis point'. It is supported by Bradford South MP Judith Cummins who, has campaigned on this issue since being elected and said the problems the district’s children face in terms of their dental health were “appalling”.
Read more: Bradford MP campaigns for better NHS dental care in her area
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Early childhood caries (ECC) is a common oral health problem, particularly in disadvantaged and developing populations. Its causes are multifaceted, including feeding practices like breastfeeding. The link between breastfeeding and ECC is unclear. Key findings No significant association was found between breastfeeding and the development of early childhood caries (ECC). Nighttime breastfeeding was associated with an [read the full story...]
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Antiresorptive drugs, used to treat osteoporosis and metastatic bone disease, can complicate dental implant procedures by increasing the risk of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). This systematic review investigates how these drugs affect the success and complications associated with osseointegrated dental implants. Key findings Antiresorptive drugs significantly increase the risk of (MRONJ), accounting for [read the full story...]
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The study assesses the impact of antibiotic prophylaxis on the incidence of infective endocarditis following invasive dental procedures, specifically focusing on the risk reduction for high-risk individuals.
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