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NHS Dental Access Initiative Cannot Fill Its' Appointments

GDPUK has reported regularly upon the access crisis, often with children being unable to see a dentist and patients having to resort to DIY treatment. We have at times been sceptical about whether the modest contractual changes and promotion of skill mix alongside ICB’s increased flexibility would make much difference. But a practice in Shropshire may be a sign of better things to come. Or not.

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Twelve and Counting - ICBs Ignoring the Dental Funding Ringfence

The progressive failure of the ringfence around NHS dental funding is getting worse, with more funds being lost. This includes money that practices were led to believe would be available to help provide much needed extra appointments. The Health Service Journal (HSJ) has found that there are now 12 Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) looking to ignore the ringfence.

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Few Credible Solutions for NHS Dentistry - The Times

The Times ran a story on the problems facing NHS dentistry the day before MP’s competed to offer their solutions, in the latest parliamentary debate. Reading it suggests that MP’s on both sides of the house are still in denial about what sort of service the NHS can provide.

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The Risks of TikTok for Healthcare Professionals and Followers

Medical & dental professionals have flocked to TikTok to discuss the behind-the-scenes aspects of their jobs, raising their profiles, and gaining the trust of their viewers, whose numbers can reach millions.

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GDC “Seeking Clarity" - Yet Another Expensive Appeal

Registrants may be a little alarmed to read the GDC’s latest addition to the ‘News’ section of their website. Once again, the Council is “Seeking clarity". This is GDC speak for another appeal against a Court decision that has dared to challenge the GDC.

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On Tuesday Parliament Will ‘Hold Ministers To Account’ - Act Now Urges BDA

House of Commons business this week will see ministers responsible for NHS Dentistry ‘held to account’ on Tuesday 9^th January.

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What is the GDC really doing to prevent future deaths?

Stephen Henderson

November, around Armistice Day is an appropriate time to remember those that have died, so it is timely that the GDC has finally produced its report into deaths that have occurred during fitness to practise investigations GDC publishes report on causes of death during fitness to practise investigati...

Antarctic Expedition on the horizon

Cat Burford

Polar skills training ✅ Expedition Training ✅ Crevasse Recognition and rescue training ✅ Navigation Training 39-day full east to west crossing of Greenland ✅ 2-week solo expedition, Hardangervidda, Norway ✅ Tyre-pulling, running, strength training, mindfulness, kit routines practised ✅ Funding...

NHS 111, snakes and ladders to get your emergency treated

Guest Contributors

n Almost every dental desert item in the news is illustrated with a personal story from someone unable to find NHS dental treatment for their emergency, and who was left in pain. The usual response from the minister of the day has been that patients with a dental emergency should use the NHS 11...

Scope of Practice guidance – Chaos at the GMC and GDC. What on earth is going on?

Stephen Henderson

The safe delivery of medical and dental care to the UK population relies on effective teamworking with leaders delegating tasks to qualified and competent colleagues with a range of professional registrations. In both medicine and dentistry, a number of registrant groups can practice autonomously wi...

Has common sense has broken out at the GDC?

Stephen Henderson

In all the excitement surrounding the General Election and the arrival of a new government the GDC has been busy. It has slipped out several items on its website including its 2023 Annual Report and Accounts. It has published new guidance papers and launched consultations as well as appr...

A toxic culture within the regulator - The NMC is in deep trouble. How does the GDC compare?

Stephen Henderson

Anyone that has worked in a difficult environment where fear of raising concerns, bullying and where there is a blame culture will have enormous respect for the whistleblower that took on the Nursing and Midwifery Council for their failure to address these concerns.

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22 November 2024

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Does breastfeeding increase Early Childhood Caries?

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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How do antiresorptive drugs affect the success of dental implants?

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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Does antibiotic prophylaxis reduce endocarditis risk after dental procedures?

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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