BAFTAS, Oscars or BDA Awards? The British Dental Association (BDA) has announced the recipients of its annual gongs, recognising seventeen individuals for their exceptional achievements, their commitment to the BDA and / or their work for the dental profession.
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The GDC have demonstrated that when they have the will, that they can both deliver on promises, and act quickly.
The London Assembly has called upon Mayor Sadiq Khan to bring his influence on government to bear and lobby for dental contract reform ‘as a matter of urgency‘.
Will the real GDC please stand up.
On the one hand we have talk of the need for trust and transparency as well as outgoing chair, Lord Harris in January 2025 saying that: “Improving FtP processes wherever we can remains a firm priority for the GDC. We know that investigations take a long time and can cause stress and anxiety. Changes made in recent years help, and we have firm plans in place to do more.”
Read more: GDC Steadfast with Sanctions Despite Unravelling FTP Cases
High consumption of Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) has already been linked to an increased risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, mental health issues and some cancers. Now they have been implicated in increasing malocclusions.
Read more: Ultra Processed Foods Accused of Reducing Jaw Size
A dental and hospital staple for decades is the subject of multiple press articles raising concerns about its safety. A bill to ban its use is currently under consideration in the Lords.
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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.
The post Does antibiotic prophylaxis reduce endocarditis risk after dental procedures? appeared first on National Elf Service.