Online pharmacies are fuelling the rise of drug-resistant superbugs by handing out antibiotics without asking for a prescription, an investigation has found. Chair of the BDA’s Health and Science Committee, Russ Ladwa, said: “The health risk presented by antimicrobial resistance requires a change in gear from patients, practitioners, and policymakers alike.”
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The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK), the professional body representing general dental practice, and The Royal College of Surgeons with its Faculty of Dental Surgery has announced that the Faculty is taking the first step towards becoming an independent organisation. It was established as a faculty of the RCS in 1992. During that time it has built a professional home for the general practice dentistry community in the UK.
The mydentist site in Tewkesbury High Street, in Gloucestershire which has 7,000 patients, will shut on March 31. The company has blamed getting less NHS work and having fewer patients for their decision. Patients ‘registered’ at the practice, where ten full-time jobs could be lost, will be offered treatment at mydentist practices in Cheltenham or Gloucester.
Denplan has announced that it is to rebrand as Simplyhealth Professionals. Out will go the ‘Apple’ logo, but care plans such as ‘Denplan Essentials’ will retain the name. Caroline Coleman, who took over as managing director from Stephen Gates recently said: “Our member dentists will continue to benefit from having access to the same great products and services.”
NHS England, the Government, and the BMA have reached agreement on changes to the GP contract in England. The new agreement includes an increased focus on some of the most vulnerable, with tailored annual reviews offered to frail pensioners, and an increase in the number of health checks for people with learning disabilities.
Salford dentist and professional boxer Arthif Daniel aka Dr Hitman is preparing for his next professional bout at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester on February 18. Arthif told a local paper that he had always dreamt of becoming a professional fighter. Although he elected to dedicate his younger years to study and fulfil his passion to become a dentist, he never fell out of love with the sport.
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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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