The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published details of the fees to be paid by different providers from 1 April 2014. There will be no increase for providers of dental services, but there will be different fees for single location dental providers to better distinguish between smaller and larger services.
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Public Health England (PHE) has published ‘Water fluoridation: health monitoring report for England 2014’. It shows that children in areas of water fluoridation schemes have less tooth decay than those in places without such schemes. Sue Gregory, Director of Dental Public Health at PHE, said: “It is notable that the benefits of this public health measure appear to be greatest for children living in the most deprived areas of the country.”
Read more: Public Health England confirms value of fluoridation
A new Employment Allowance, which could reduce practice-owners’ employer Class 1 National Insurance Contributions (NICs) by up to £2k each tax year, is due to be introduced from 6 April 2014. NASDAL member Alan Suggett says guidance on the new Employment Allowance has been published which states that a business that pays employer Class 1 NICs on employees’ or directors’ earnings can claim the allowance. But there are some restrictions, he warns, and a need for clarification.
Read more: Will your dental practice benefit from new employment allowance?
Dentists across England and Wales are being invited to influence the agenda for debate at the 2014 Annual Conference of Local Dental Committees (LDCs). Dr Tony Jacobs, the Chair of this year’s Conference, said: “I urge practitioners to take this opportunity to help shape the debate that will, in turn, help shape their future.”
Read more: Dentists invited to influence 2014 LDC Conference agenda
The NHS Dental Statistics for England in the second quarter of 2013-14 show an increase in patients seen of 1.8 million compared with March 2006. There were small increases in the numbers of courses of treatment carried out compared with the previous year.
For the first time in eight years, the profit level of the average private dental practice is almost the same as the average NHS dental practice, based on the latest benchmarking statistics from the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL). The average net profit in 2012/13 for a principal of a private practice was £124,086 compared to £125,958 for a principal of an NHS practice.
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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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