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Published: Thursday, 08 October 2015 07:23
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The distinctive roles within a dental team need to be overlooked if dentistry’s workforce is to successfully meet the oral health needs of a future population. That was the message from the new chief dental officer (CDO) for England, Sara Hurley, when she addressed delegates at the British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT) national conference in Birmingham.
Read more: ‘Consider yourself as one’ CDO tells therapists
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Published: Tuesday, 06 October 2015 07:51
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Researchers in Italy say that the victims of Pompeii had perfect teeth right up to the moment when they were covered in and petrified by volcanic ash by Vesuvius in 79AD. Scientists speculate that the Pompeians’ teeth were perfected by their healthy diets (which consisted of a lot of fruits and vegetables) and the high levels of fluorine that exist around the volcano.
Read more: Pompeii citizens had perfect teeth
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Published: Monday, 05 October 2015 07:14
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NHS England’s Guides for Commissioning Dental Specialities relate to the commissioning of NHS dental care in England. Designed primarily for NHS England commissioners; the Guides are intended to address the need for greater national level standardisation in NHS England’s commissioning of dental care as well as providing clarity and consistency around the dental services the NHS provides.
Read more: Guides for Commissioning Dental Specialities published
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Published: Thursday, 01 October 2015 05:32
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A Dental Protection survey of 497 members found that 97% experience challenging interactions with patients – half of those encountering it monthly and one in three on a weekly basis. Fifty-six per cent of respondents had experienced aggressive demands for treatment, 48% had received verbal abuse, and a further 39% experienced violent or aggressive behaviour.
Read more: Dentists report ‘aggressive demands’ for treatment
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Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2015 07:47
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The UK Committee of Postgraduate Dental Deans and Directors (COPDEND) has confirmed that that every eligible UK graduate has secured a dental foundation training (DFT) place for the second year running. The BDA’s Judith Husband described the result as ‘great news’. She said: “We were determined that last year would not be remembered as a one-off”.
Read more: All dental graduates gain foundation training places
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Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2015 07:47
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A study led by Dr Bing Hu at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, and involving other researchers from China and Switzerland, suggests for the first time that the use of local anaesthetic may affect tooth cell growth and the development of children’s teeth. Dr Bing Hu said: “Our study has shown for the first time the evidence that local anaesthetic may affect the development of children’s teeth in cellular and molecular levels.”
Read more: Local may affect children’s teeth development
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Published: Monday, 28 September 2015 07:25
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Following a review of evidence and consultation the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has upheld its advice that prophylactic antibiotics are not necessary before treating patients with infective endocarditis. The findings of the review supporting the status quo established in 2008, when NICE first changed its recommendation on the use of antibiotic prophylaxis.
Read more: NICE guidance on prophylactic antibiotics is unchanged
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Published: Thursday, 24 September 2015 07:43
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Children in special support schools have slightly lower levels of tooth decay than children in mainstream schools but are more likely to have their teeth extracted, according to a new survey published today by Public Health England (PHE). Dr Sandra White, Dental Director at PHE said: “Children in special support schools are particularly vulnerable so they require an additional package of support to prevent and treat tooth decay.”
Read more: Children in special schools are more likely to have teeth removed
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Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2015 08:16
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Research published in the British Dental Journal shows that Brush DJ, the app designed to encourage youngsters to adopt and maintain an effective oral health care routine using evidence-based techniques, is effective in its aims. Ben Underwood, dentist and the app developer said: "The results of our study indicate that apps such as Brush DJ are beneficial to users and open the way for further research to extend their use and effectiveness still further."
Read more: Brush DJ app is effective research shows
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