The government is embarking on a three months ’public consultation’ the outcome of which could see foreign dentists given the green light to work in the UK without having to first sit onerous exams.
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The former CDO England was fond of catchphrases, and ‘putting the mouth back into the body’ was a telling example. Now a study at Loughborough University has focussed on how dental teams might influence what passes through the mouth and into the body.
If the novelty of First Dates and Love Island has worn off, GDPUK can reveal another unlikely match, with a very contrasting pair bought together over their plans to fix the dental access crisis. A shared enthusiasm for making new dental graduates work in the NHS has bought this oddest of couples together.
Read more: The Dental Odd Couple: Unlikely Pair Drawn By Dental Access Crisis
As clinicians and would be patients digest the detail of the government’s Dental Recovery Plan (DRP) which was announced last week, a growing consensus that it ’didn’t go far enough’ was potentially doused in rocket fuel as a social media comment by Jason Wong, the Interim Chief Dental Officer emerged on Tuesday evening (February 13th).
Anglesey. It’s a scenic island. Surrounded by sea, many of its coastal homes have stunning views. It’s steeped in history and is home to some 69,000 residents. It’s also home to a village that boasts the longest name of any in Europe…
Read more: Routine Appointments Suspended For 10,000 Anglesey Patients
The GDC is eager to move to online remote Fitness to Practice hearings.
Read more: Indemnifiers Raise Concerns: GDC Push Remote Hearings
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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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