Patients who feel they have been victims of negligent treatment will now be able to make claims against the practice, rather than the individual treating dentists, according to a leading dental litigation firm.
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A leading UK dentist has questioned whether fewer dentists should be trained in favour of training more hygienists and dental therapists.
Read more: Cure For Dentist Shortage In England? Train More Therapists?
A call has been made for dental workplaces to appoint Mental Health Awareness leads.
It’s time to abandon enhanced PPE in dental practice and revert to everyday universal precautions.
Dental practice principals could in future be considered to be liable for the dental negligence of their associates, following a recent judgement.
Read more: ‘Shocking Court Case’ Raises Fears For Practice Owners
The maker of Invisalign clear orthodontic appliances is facing a class-action lawsuit in the United States.
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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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