Both the outgoing government and the incoming administration have made clear that there are clear priorities for NHS dentistry. Many efforts are focussed upon dealing with priority groups, those with dental emergencies, and reducing inequalities. A recent study has driven home the frequent connection between all three concerns.
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has drawn attention to a wide ranging Ipsos GP Patient Survey, published by NHS England, which has revealed that 5.6 million adults tried and failed to access an NHS dental appointment over the past two years.
Read more: Almost Half Of Adults Have Not Seen A Dentist For 2 Years
Concerns about an impending ban on the use of mercury containing amalgam in dentistry have been particularly pressing in Northern Ireland. NHS dentistry there has been having at least as difficult a time as in any of the other four nations, with the familiar challenges of inadequate funding and access problems.
A dentist who left the UK after being removed from the register in 2000 has now been charged over the death of a patient in France.
Read more: Dentist Charged Over Death in France Had Been Banned in UK
“Are you spending a lot of your time taking copious notes and keeping records in meticulous and detail? [sic] Do you feel like your time would be better spent with your patients?”
Read more: The GDC and Record Keeping - Is Narrative Changing?
Healthwatch describe themselves as Health and Social Care Champions. To quote them: “We make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers hear your voice and feedback to improve care.” They have now published their latest position statement on NHS dentistry. .
Read more: Healthwatch Have Low Cost Ambitions for NHS Dentistry
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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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