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Dentists urged to support responsible prescribing

To coincide with European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) on 18 November 2017, UK-wide dental and public health organisations have joined forces to urge oral health professionals to pledge their support for more responsible prescribing. They are urging their members to join a social media ‘Thunderclap’ on that day and sign a pledge on the Antibiotic Prescribing Pledge webpage.

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Surgical masks a waste of money say researchers

Surgical masks and robotic operations are a needless waste of NHS money, researchers from the Department of Surgery and Cancer at Imperial College have said, after identifying changes the health service can make to save more than £150 million each year. They found 71 commonly performed procedures or practices that are of high-cost but low-value to patients, which could be stopped.

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Dentists targeted by "no win, no fee" lawyers

The Telegraph reports that dentists are twice as likely to be sued than a decade ago as “no win, no fee” lawyers use “aggressive tactics” to target the profession. The profession is also seeing a stark rise in the number of claims being made in relation to the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease, as these cases tend to lead to substantially higher payouts - particularly in cases dating back decades.

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GPs to vote on leaving NHS

The Times reports that GPs are to vote on quitting the NHS and going private, calling for the BMA to help them to develop plans for charging patients. Doctors will also vent their frustration during the LMC conference next week at having to see more patients, insisting they should be able “to say ‘no’ without feeling guilt”.

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BDIA leads initiative on Brexit

The British Dental Industry Association and Federation of the European Dental Industry have issued a joint letter outlining their priorities for the ongoing Brexit negotiations. BDIA Chief Executive, Edmund Proffitt, comments, “The measures outlined by our associations would ensure that our industry is able to continue to provide access to innovative dental technology in the UK and throughout the EU.”

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MPs debate child oral health

A Westminster Hall debate, initiated by Steve McCabe MP raised the issue of dental decay in children and the large numbers admitted to hospital for extractions. 14 MPs took part before junior health minister, Steve Brine MP, replied saying that prototypes would be extended for another two years before a new contract was rolled out.

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