No Will, No Way - Analysing NHS Contract Changes

The recent Practice Plan Webinar looking at the latest NHS England (NHSE) dental contract changes did not make easy viewing for those practices hoping to continue delivering NHS dentistry.

The recent Practice Plan Webinar looking at the latest NHS England (NHSE) dental contract changes did not make easy viewing for those practices hoping to continue delivering NHS dentistry.
Recent changes to the Fitness to Practice (FTP) process have now been put into operation by the GDC.
Read more: GDC Alters FTP Aiming To Reach Conclusions Sooner
It is not just dentists who struggle to agree on a single treatment plan for the same patient. Recent developments, and a well-publicised case regarding worker status of dental associates, has produced a wide variety of opinions.
Read more: Worker Status. Storm In A Tea Cup Or The End For Associates?
A GDP’s 18-month-long fight to uncover the facts surrounding a controversial decision made by the General Dental Council during the early stages of the pandemic, has finally been ended by a judge.
The search for this year’s best dental acronym may be over with the publication of the CATFISH study.
The 18th British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) annual conference was held in Newport this year. It took the title “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants.”
Read more: “It’s a family affair.” The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Conference
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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