An international study of antibiotic prescribing in dentistry has ignited calls for closer prescription monitoring and better renumeration for NHS emergency treatments.
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NHS dental charges will be removed North of the border if the SNP wins the Scottish Parliament election in May.
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Dentists worldwide are reporting a surge in tooth grinding caused by pandemic stress.
Denplan has launched its white paper on the Future of Dentistry and is urging policymakers to implement its proposals as soon as practicable.
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Tributes have poured in for a popular and long-serving Hereford dentist and dental nurse trainer.
The British Dental Association has spoken out after the General Dental Council admitted acting unlawfully when conducting an under-guise operation against a clinical dental technician.
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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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