‘Covid Tongue’ is on the rise, according to King’s College genetic epidemiologist Professor Tim Spector. The little-known symptom from COVID-19 received nationwide publicity over the weekend after Prof Spector tweeted a photograph of a patient with a patchy tongue which was ascribed to COVID-19.
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Dental patients have been warned not to take ‘matters into their own hands’ after it was revealed that the sale of DIY dentistry first-aid kits nearly doubled in 2020.
UK dentists are right to be sceptical of infra-red non-contact thermometers according to recent research.
An Australian study published in the American Journal of Infection Control showed that non-contact infrared thermometers (NCIT’s) demonstrated poor accuracy at temperatures greater than 37℃.
Read more: Dentists Justified In Shunning Temperature Checks Outside
The search has begun to replace the General Dental Council’s controversial Chair, Dr William ‘Bill’ Moyes.
Read more: GDC Searches For Replacement For Controversial Chair
The MDDUS has broadly welcomed the acknowledgement by the General Dental Council, that challenging and difficult conditions faced by the dental profession during the COVID-19 pandemic should be considered formally, during any investigations into complaints about registrants.
Newly released General Dental Council figures have shown a substantial number of dentists have not renewed their registrations for 2021.
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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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