A clinical trial has been launched to test whether mouthwash can reduce a person’s risk of spreading coronavirus.
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Patients with advanced gum disease are much more likely to suffer serious complications from the coronavirus, a new study has revealed.
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NHS England is telling NHS trusts to have ‘one-to-one’ conversations with all health service staff refusing to have the COVID-19 vaccine as it’s been uncovered there is some resistance to the vaccine amongst dental professionals.
NHS dental associates who haven’t been paid fully during the pandemic are being encouraged to give voice to their pay concerns.
Read more: NHS BSA Calls For Associate Pay Concerns To Be Aired
A lack of dentists is leaving an East Suffolk town without any access to dental treatment.
The pandemic has led to the UK experiencing a surge in oral cancers being diagnosed at a late stage.
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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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