Secondhand smoke leads to tooth decay in children

A study published in The BMJ claims that exposure to secondhand smoke at 4 months of age is associated with an increased risk of tooth decay at age 3 years. The research indicates that smoke may directly affect teeth and microorganisms in a number of ways, including inflammation of the oral membrane, damage to the salivary gland function and a decrease in serum vitamin C levels, as well as immune dysfunction.

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BDIA hails Showcase a success

The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) has said that Dental Showcase did brisk business and networking at Birmingham’s NEC from 22 to 24 October. The BDIA said that although overall footfall at the exhibition was a little lower than in previous years, it was clear from visitor and exhibitor feedback that the exhibition ‘was a great success.’

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Regulator to reduce fees for dentists

The regulator is the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which has issued a consultation paper in relation to fees in 2016/17 and beyond. For many providers, including GPs, this means large increases to achieve ‘full chargeable cost recovery’. For dentists, however, this is likely to mean no increase in 2016/17 and a reduction to in 2017/18.

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BDA tells GDC to stop hoarding our money

The British Dental Association (BDA) has accused the General Dental Council (GDC) of hoarding reserves, and has told the regulator that it can and should set a fee level for dentists of no more than £500 for 2016/17. Mick Armstrong, Chair of the British Dental Association, said: “Sadly the regulator has served up another fees consultation with a familiar line in disinformation and predetermined results.”

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Professional footballers’ bad teeth exposed

Professional footballers have terrible teeth, according to a new study by Professor Ian Needleman of University College London and published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. This may be affecting their game. Too many sugary energy drinks and snacks have been blamed for the finding that almost four out of ten players have cavities and almost eight in ten have periodontal disease.

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GDC consults on English language checks for dentists

The General Dental Council (GDC), has launched a consultation on a draft policy to ensure dental professionals have the necessary knowledge of the English language. Under new powers granted by the government, the GDC can now ask for evidence of a dental professional's language skills prior to registration. It can do this if there are concerns they don't have the necessary knowledge of English to practise.

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Secondhand smoke leads to tooth decay in children

BDIA hails Showcase a success

Regulator to reduce fees for dentists

BDA tells GDC to stop hoarding our money

Professional footballers’ bad teeth exposed

GDC consults on English language checks for dentists

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