A study of young people undergoing orthodontic treatment recently published in the Journal of Dental Research has advanced the dental profession’s knowledge of the impact of obesity on oral tissues. The British Orthodontic Society’s Director of External Relations, Richard George, said the research is fascinating with potential for more interesting results in the future.
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The Irish Dental Association (IDA) has urged people to prioritise their oral health and not to ignore dental problems, which could lead to serious problems. The call follows the death of 26-year-old Vadim Kondratyuk Anatoliyevich, who died after a dental infection spread to his lungs. They partly blamed cuts to the Irish dental service.
A report published by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health recognises the impact of poor oral health on a child’s physical health and quality of life. The State of Child Health report 2017 is welcomed by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) which gives unqualified support to its recommendations.
Read more: Oral health of children is essential to physical health says report
A new guide has been published by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry in support of parents of children with autism. The guide covers all aspects of children’s dental health from introducing the child to tooth brushing at home to preparing for dental appointments. Wendy Bellis, a leading authority on the management and treatment of children with autism wrote the content.
Read more: New dental advice for parents of children with autism
Child dental registration rates in Scotland are now above 90% in all areas. Of the 4.9 million people registered only 3.5 million were seen by an NHS dentist in past two years. The BDA’s Robert Donald, of the SGDPC said there are nearly two million Scots who are not getting the NHS dental treatment, “The Scottish government must stop boasting about ‘record breaking’ registration rates.”
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published plans for how its approach to regulating dental professionals will be reformed to put public safety firmly at its heart. Proposals outlined at the very end of January 2017 show how the GDC will focus on the prevention of harm. To learn more and respond to this consultation see links end of the article.
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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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