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Thousands of patients have been caught conning the NHS in Scotland and the number is rising every year. New figures revealed more than 15,000 cases where patients had claimed free treatment to which they were not entitled from NHS dentists and opticians. Counter Fraud Services (CFS) investigators recovered £538,000 from these patients, but there are fears the problem is much greater.
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No comments| The British Dental Trade Association has introduced the first ever BDTA Dental Showcase interactive app, specially designed to help you plan your visit to the exhibition, from 4th-6th October at London ExCeL. The BDTA Dental Showcase is the first dental exhibition in the UK to offer a free app. So access all the information you’ll need in one place.
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| The Department of Health has responded to the recent OFT report into dentistry. It acknowledges that the vast majority of patients are happy with their dental treatment and that the majority of dentists behave ethically.PCTs will dentists misleading patients about availability of NHS care. It welcomes the recommendations on better direct access and improved information for patients. |
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The number of dental patients seen under the NHS continues to grow. 1.4 million more were seen in the two years to June 2012 compared with 2006. As a percentage of the adult and child populations the rise is more modest. Courses of treatment including a fluoride varnish continue to rise for both adults and children. The number of female dentists working showed an increase during the last year.
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Between 2006/07 and 2011/12 there have been gradual increases in the average weekly hours of dentists, with practice owners increasing from 39.6 to 41.9 hours. Over the same time period, there was also a gradual increase in the proportion of time spent on non-clinical work (including administration). Despite the increase in hours, time spent on clinical work by dentists changed little between 2006/07 and 2011/12.
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| The earnings figures for dentists in 2011/12 have been published. Average net earnings for all NHS dentists was £77,900, an 8.2 per cent decrease from £84,900 in 2009/10. The figures do include private earnings. A majority (59.8 per cent) earned a taxable income from NHS and private dentistry of less than £75,000 in 2010/11, compared to 55.8 per cent in 2009/10. |
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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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