Children with thin tooth enamel are more likely to develop mental health problems in later life, a new study finds. Researchers have analysed deciduous teeth lost by primary school children and found that they could offer vital clues to their future happiness. The researchers have found that children with less enamel recorded higher levels of behavioural problems such as aggression and having problems concentrating.

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The former MP for Stroud, Neil Carmichael, has been appointed to chair the Association of Dental Groups (ADG), which represents group and corporate providers of dentistry. He  takes over from David Worskett, the ADG’s founding chair, who is retiring after seven years in the role.

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A new contract agreement between the BMA and NHS England has been announced. Headlines are increased funding and state-backed indemnity scheme for all GPs. Some 20,000 physios, pharmacists and paramedics are to be recruited to work with under-pressure GPs. The BDA has responded by saying that the Government now risks employing double standards in its approach to primary care.

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Figures obtained by GDPUK show that the increased patient charges mean in real terms, spending by the Government has been reduced over a 10 year period. When adjusted for inflation by whichever measure, the fall is more marked.

In reply to a question by Peter Dowd MP, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, health minister, Steve Brine MP, has shown that, in 2017/18, patients’ NHS dental charges amounted to £807m out of a total spend of £2,812m (28.7%). The net spending per head of the population was £36.04. 

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Professor Michael Escudier, Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery RCS, warns that drinking alcohol carries serious oral health risks, including oral cancer, tooth decay, tooth erosion and accidental dental trauma. The FDS suggests cutting back on alcohol throughout the year should be on everybody’s plans, not just for ‘Dry January.’

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