GDP‘s have not heard much from former CDO England Sara Hurley CBE, lately. That is not because she has restricted her ambitions to the University of Suffolk dental CIC or surrey Heartlands ICS. Her advocacy for radical change to how primary dental care is delivered in the UK continues unabated, but is now directed at a different audience.
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The debate around the aetiology of abfraction cavities may not be new, but it can now be argued with evidence going back to Neanderthal times.
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The Treasury is consulting on plans to tighten the Soft Drinks Industry Levy by lowering the starting threshold from 5g to 4g of sugar per 100ml — a move that could significantly affect major brands such as Ribena and Lucozade.
Read more: Proposed Sugar Levy Changes Will Ensure Reformulation of Soft Drinks
Large scale GDPR breaches have involved companies such as British Airways, Marriot, Google and H & M. They received significant fines and in some cases were subject to separate actions by those affected as well as reputational damage. It is not just household names that are vulnerable.
The quarterly NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) statistics on goodwill values provide an insight into the vital signs of dental businesses. It is based on a survey that includes data on valuations as well as deals completed, from practices bought or sold, by clients of NASDAL members. The period reported is the quarter ending April 30th 2025.
As Dr Helen Phillips settles in as the GDC‘s new Chair she may be anxiously watching events at the General Medical Council. It is fair to say that the GMC are not having a good week.
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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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