GDPUK readers opinion of the CQC may be influenced by their own interactions with the organisation. Those who have had reasonable inspection experiences and received a fair report may be mystified to see the not infrequent criticism of the CQC.
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In this second article reporting on the oral evidence presented to the Health & Social Care Committee’s Inquiry into NHS Dental Access, GDPUK’s Guy Tuggle reviews the wide ranging topics evaluated by Ian Brack, the Chief Executive and Registrar of the General Dental Council; Dr Abhi Pal, President of the College of General Dentistry; and Malcolm Smith, Chair of HEE’s Advancing Dental Care Review and Dental Education Reform Programme.
Read more: Oral Evidence To Commons Committee Pulls No Punches – Part Two
‘The can cannot be kicked down the line any further, or could it?’
Read more: Oral Evidence To Commons Health Committee Pulls No Punches – Part One
When it comes to their management of Fitness to Practise (FTP), the GDC are a remarkably defensive organisation, with an aptitude for deflecting and ignoring criticism. Their recent promotion of claimed improvements in the FTP process should be seen in this context.
Read more: Improvements to Fitness to Practise Announced by GDC
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has welcomed the insights and recommendations outlined in a new book, ‘Oral Health Psychology’. The book is an international collaboration between dentists and psychologists who draw on scientific research as well as their personal experiences in clinical practice.
It might be an exercise in kicking a can down the road, but the parliamentary inquiry into dental care at least showed that the government had recognised that it needed to be seen doing something about the access crisis.
Read more: Parliamentary Dental Inquiry Off To A Troubled Start
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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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