GDC Issues Dental School Guidance

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published new guidance for education providers seeking to establish dental schools in the UK.

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published new guidance for education providers seeking to establish dental schools in the UK.
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) were still calling for evidence into their Fixing NHS Dentistry Inquiry when they published their report on NHS Financial Sustainability. That report has already received some pointed responses from the dental sector.
Read more: Report on NHS Financial Sustainability Draws Dental Responses
All four UK nations have different contractual systems for providing NHS dental care, and all four are in trouble.
A recent study claiming to link consumption of ultra processed foods and a reduction in jaw size has received widespread coverage from Newsweek to The Telegraph, with Dr Tim Spector weighing in with his agreement.
BAFTAS, Oscars or BDA Awards? The British Dental Association (BDA) has announced the recipients of its annual gongs, recognising seventeen individuals for their exceptional achievements, their commitment to the BDA and / or their work for the dental profession.
The GDC have demonstrated that when they have the will, that they can both deliver on promises, and act quickly.
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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