Readers may be aware that the GDC have begun work on an update of the Standards expected of registrants. They have been devoting a lot of time and effort to this, including a series of webinars which are open to stakeholders.
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On Tuesday, Labour’s Wes Streeting held the Government to account for its’ role in the rundown of NHS Dentistry contracting. GDPUK’s Guy Tuggle listened in...
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GDPUK has reported regularly upon the access crisis, often with children being unable to see a dentist and patients having to resort to DIY treatment. We have at times been sceptical about whether the modest contractual changes and promotion of skill mix alongside ICB’s increased flexibility would make much difference. But a practice in Shropshire may be a sign of better things to come. Or not.
Read more: NHS Dental Access Initiative Cannot Fill Its' Appointments
The progressive failure of the ringfence around NHS dental funding is getting worse, with more funds being lost. This includes money that practices were led to believe would be available to help provide much needed extra appointments. The Health Service Journal (HSJ) has found that there are now 12 Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) looking to ignore the ringfence.
Read more: Twelve and Counting - ICBs Ignoring the Dental Funding Ringfence
The Times ran a story on the problems facing NHS dentistry the day before MP’s competed to offer their solutions, in the latest parliamentary debate. Reading it suggests that MP’s on both sides of the house are still in denial about what sort of service the NHS can provide.
Read more: Few Credible Solutions for NHS Dentistry - The Times
Medical & dental professionals have flocked to TikTok to discuss the behind-the-scenes aspects of their jobs, raising their profiles, and gaining the trust of their viewers, whose numbers can reach millions.
Read more: The Risks of TikTok for Healthcare Professionals and Followers
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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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