New Dentists’ Fear Confrontation and Complaints
The fear of mistakes, confrontation and complaints top the list of worries for early career dentists according to a new survey by Dental Protection.
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Could family doctors follow dentists out of the NHS?
Many of those reading this will not remember “NHS glasses”. There was a time when primary care optical services were provided mainly within the NHS, by independent contractors.
Read more: The NHS Dominoes Are Falling, Is It Now Time for GPs?
Threats To DCP And FD Numbers
With so many patients around the UK unable to get dental appointments, practice managers and recruiters now have two new problems to contend with. These could hit the numbers of badly needed Foundation Dentists (FD) and Dental Care Professionals (DCP).
The Minister Has A Plan For Dentistry
Throughout the access crisis most of the government responses to questions about dentistry have come from junior ministers. So, it was unusual for the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care himself to offer some detail on Government thinking.
A Couple's Experience Of Dental Access Crisis Sparks Petition With Over 270k Signatures
A cost of living time bomb, resurgent inflation, the threat of blackouts, drought, war in Europe, and an absentee prime minister have failed to keep dental access stories from the headlines.
Read more: A Couple's Experience Of Dental Access Crisis Sparks Petition With Over 270k Signatures
Reduction Of Post-July DCP’s On The Register ‘Remains Stable’ Says The GDC – But It’s Not Good News For Practices Looking For Nurses
The General Dental Council has said that the number of UK registered dental care professionals ‘remains stable’ following the July 31st renewal deadline.
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November, around Armistice Day is an appropriate time to remember those that have died, so it is timely that the GDC has finally produced its report into deaths that have occurred during fitness to practise investigations GDC publishes report on causes of death during fitness to practise investigati...
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NHS 111, snakes and ladders to get your emergency treated
n Almost every dental desert item in the news is illustrated with a personal story from someone unable to find NHS dental treatment for their emergency, and who was left in pain. The usual response from the minister of the day has been that patients with a dental emergency should use the NHS 11...
Scope of Practice guidance – Chaos at the GMC and GDC. What on earth is going on?
The safe delivery of medical and dental care to the UK population relies on effective teamworking with leaders delegating tasks to qualified and competent colleagues with a range of professional registrations. In both medicine and dentistry, a number of registrant groups can practice autonomously wi...
Has common sense has broken out at the GDC?
In all the excitement surrounding the General Election and the arrival of a new government the GDC has been busy. It has slipped out several items on its website including its 2023 Annual Report and Accounts. It has published new guidance papers and launched consultations as well as appr...
A toxic culture within the regulator - The NMC is in deep trouble. How does the GDC compare?
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Does breastfeeding increase Early Childhood Caries?
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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How do antiresorptive drugs affect the success of dental implants?
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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Does antibiotic prophylaxis reduce endocarditis risk after dental procedures?
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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