According to Denplan’s 2023 Oral Healthcare Report, 59% of the population say they are more likely to see a familiar face when they visit their dentist than their family doctor.
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Dental teams are familiar with well-intentioned projects supposed to protect the public, or raise standards, that all too often have achieved the exact opposite. A senior figure in the profession has now concluded that yet another initiative intended to make healthcare safer is not fit for purpose.
As the government struggles to appear in control of migration to the UK, the BDA has contributed to a joint letter to the Home Secretary describing proposed age assessments as unethical.
UK dentistry may sometimes seem to follow the USA’s lead in dental innovations, but in at least one important area America is still trying to catch up.
First it was sugar awareness week. Then it was revealed that the husband of the new Minister of Health, Victoria Atkins, happens to have been the chief executive of British Sugar since October 2022.
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BUPA Dental made the shock announcement that they intended to dispose of 85 practices in March. This represented nearly 20% of their estate.
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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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