New evidence of heart disease link to gum disease

New evidence of heart disease link to gum disease

Researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health have shown for the first time that as periodontal health improves, progression of atherosclerosis slows to a clinically significant degree. Findings appear online in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Atherosclerosis through the build-up of plaque, is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and death.

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Eddie Crouch interview [part 1]

Eddie Crouch interview [part 1]

Eddie Crouch, who recently resigned from the Principal Executive Committee of the British Dental Association, answers questions from GDPUK about his reasons for resigning, the build up to this, what he feels went wrong with the BDA membership offering, and where he will go from here.

Eddie is an orthodontist practising in Birmingham. He remains secretary of Birmingham LDC.

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Unregistered dentist prosecuted in Scotland

Unregistered dentist prosecuted in Scotland

The General Dental Council (GDC), has helped to bring the first successful case in Scotland for practising while unregistered. The dentist, from Greece, said he had made a ‘stupid mistake’. Ronnie Barogiannis from Aberdeen appeared at the Sheriff Court on 28th August 2013  and pleaded guilty to a breach of Section 38 (1) of the Dentists Act 1984. He was fined £500.

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