The Royal College of Surgeons has published new guidance for surgeons to help them understand the shift in the law and its implications, after a landmark judgment given in a Supreme Court case in 2015, Montgomery vs Lanarkshire Health Board, clarified their understanding of patient consent. The extent that this warning may apply to dentists is uncertain.
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Brushing teeth thoroughly to remove plaque may help prevent heart attacks and strokes by reducing inflammation in the body to levels close to those that can be achieved by statins, a new study suggests. Scientists in the US conducted a trial to see if a special toothpaste, which highlighted plaque on the teeth could improve cardiac health.
Read more: Brushing teeth ‘as effective as statins in preventing heart attack’
A new toolkit from Public Health England will enable local authorities to make effective long-term investments in prevention. It will calculate potential returns on investment on children’s oral health initiatives over five and ten year periods including supervised tooth brushing, fluoride varnish, and provision of toothbrushes by post.
Changes to the GDC’s fitness to practise process came into force on Nov 1. Case Examiners will now carry out the decision making functions currently performed by the Investigating Committee. Jonathan Green, Director of Fitness to Practise at the GDC, said: “Introducing Case Examiners will benefit patients, the public and dental professionals and improve the efficiency of the GDC’s fitness to practise process.
Uber drivers have won a crucial legal battle in London after a tribunal ruled they are “workers” who are entitled to the minimum wage and holiday pay. The company claimed that they were independent and not employed by any company. The decision, which will be appealed, could have an impact on others such as dental associates who are self-employed.
Read more: Uber drivers’ decision could impact on dental associate contracts
The chair of the Commons Health Select Committee, Dr Sarah Wollaston MP, has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in advance of the Autumn Statement due to be delivered on Nov 23. She says that her Committee has concerns that the Government does not recognise the severe financial pressures under which the NHS is working.
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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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