The UK Committee of Postgraduate Dental Deans and Directors (COPDEND) has confirmed that that every eligible UK graduate has secured a dental foundation training (DFT) place for the second year running. The BDA’s Judith Husband described the result as ‘great news’. She said: “We were determined that last year would not be remembered as a one-off”.
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A study led by Dr Bing Hu at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, and involving other researchers from China and Switzerland, suggests for the first time that the use of local anaesthetic may affect tooth cell growth and the development of children’s teeth. Dr Bing Hu said: “Our study has shown for the first time the evidence that local anaesthetic may affect the development of children’s teeth in cellular and molecular levels.”
Following a review of evidence and consultation the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has upheld its advice that prophylactic antibiotics are not necessary before treating patients with infective endocarditis. The findings of the review supporting the status quo established in 2008, when NICE first changed its recommendation on the use of antibiotic prophylaxis.
Read more: NICE guidance on prophylactic antibiotics is unchanged
Children in special support schools have slightly lower levels of tooth decay than children in mainstream schools but are more likely to have their teeth extracted, according to a new survey published today by Public Health England (PHE). Dr Sandra White, Dental Director at PHE said: “Children in special support schools are particularly vulnerable so they require an additional package of support to prevent and treat tooth decay.”
Read more: Children in special schools are more likely to have teeth removed
Research published in the British Dental Journal shows that Brush DJ, the app designed to encourage youngsters to adopt and maintain an effective oral health care routine using evidence-based techniques, is effective in its aims. Ben Underwood, dentist and the app developer said: "The results of our study indicate that apps such as Brush DJ are beneficial to users and open the way for further research to extend their use and effectiveness still further."
Dentists should avoid confrontational or defensive reactions to patients who covertly record their consultation, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS. Dental adviser Rachael Bell believes dentists should not resent patients who record their consultation and instead simply accept that the prospect of covert recording is a product of the digital age.
Read more: Dentists should not fear covert recordings says MDDUS
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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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