Dental Access and UDA’s Raised Again
Once again questions about the lack of access to NHS dentistry are becoming a recurring feature in parliament. And now it seems that even the government and its supporters are blaming the UDA system.
1 comments 1 commentsGDC Registration Numbers Remain Steady
After another rollercoaster year for the profession, the GDC has now published figures from the updated register including the number of registered dentists coming into 2022.
Prospect Of New Contract Unlikely As Dentists In Prototypes Are ‘Thrown Under The Bus’
The British Dental Association has said that ‘Pioneering NHS dentists’ have been “Thrown under the bus” by the Government.
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BBC Apprentice Candidates Design Electric Brushes
The long-running TV programme ’The Apprentice’ last night tasked the teams to design an electric toothbrush aimed at children. Amy’s sub team turned Francesca’s vision of a plain orange children’s toothbrush into an out of this world design. Tasked with creating a toothbrush aimed at children, the boys come up with a magical idea.
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Regional Press On Alert - 1000 Dentists Quit NHS in 2021
Nearly 1,000 dentists left the NHS last year, revealed in response to a parliamentary question. The question was posed by Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey, who represents the Kingston & Surbiton constituency which lost 91 NHS dentists.
Read more: Regional Press On Alert - 1000 Dentists Quit NHS in 2021
Healthy gums could potentially reduce Covid-19 severity
COVID-19 could pass into people’s lungs from saliva with the virus moving directly from mouth to bloodstream - particularly if individuals are suffering from gum disease, according to research published late last year.
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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?
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Has common sense has broken out at the GDC?
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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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