Jumping the Queue for NHS Dental Care
According to the Telegraph and Mail there is one sure fire way to get NHS dental treatment. The only catch is that first, you need to get caught.
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The British Dental Association (BDA) is to leave its 64 Wimpole Street base. The building has been home to the BDA for over sixty years and is treasured by many members for its prestigious location in the heart of London‘s medical hub.
Indemnifiers Respond to Publication of GDC Suicide Data
Within a day of its release two established indemnifiers had commented publicly on the GDC report about causes of death during Fitness to Practice.
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The Briefest Bromance: BDA and Ministers Drifting Apart
The post-election accord between the BDA and Health ministers may be short lived. With celebrity couples, when they start attending events alone or removing their wedding rings, we know that all is not well. In the case of the recently blossoming relationship between the BDA and new government, there are clues in the press releases.
Read more: The Briefest Bromance: BDA and Ministers Drifting Apart
GDC Publishes Report on Causes of Death During FtP Investigations
A press release by the GDC states that:
"The General Dental Council (GDC) has published a new report on dental professionals who have died while fitness to practise (FtP) concerns were investigated or remediated.".
Read more: GDC Publishes Report on Causes of Death During FtP Investigations
CQC Lose Another CEO At Short Notice
To lose one chief executive at short notice may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose two looks like carelessness.
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What is the GDC really doing to prevent future deaths?
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...
Antarctic Expedition on the horizon
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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?
Anyone that has worked in a difficult environment where fear of raising concerns, bullying and where there is a blame culture will have enormous respect for the whistleblower that took on the Nursing and Midwifery Council for their failure to address these concerns.
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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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