| Rumours have finally been laid to rest in the UK dentistry as Dublin-based Smiles Dental has taken over JHA (James Hull Associates). CEO of Smiles Dental Emmet O’Neill is delighted to become involved with the JHA group, and is excited about what he can do for each practice across the UK. |
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The ratio of goodwill to fee income for the average dental practice sold in the quarter ending 31 July 2012 has increased in the latest National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) goodwill survey. It has picked up by 10 per cent from 91% of turnover in the previous quarter ending April 2012 to 101% in the most recent collection of figures from NASDAL members. |
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| The General Dental Council (GDC) has issued a statement on the court case involving Elaine Taylor-Valles, a beautician convicted of carrying out tooth whitening. She claimed that she had not been informed of the court case and the conviction has been overturned. The GDC is considering whether to prosecute again. |
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The first issue of Trainingmatters was published in 2003. In the intervening decade this publication has become a valued risk management resource for foundation trainers and advisers as well as a forum for debate. Dental Protection continues to support trainers and foundation dentists alike through its publications, the youngdentist.com website and by co-hosting the Young Dentist Conference to be held in London on 9 February 2013. |
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Read more: Dental Protection celebrates ten years of Trainingmatters
| Scientists found that coconut oil which had been treated with enzymes stopped the growth of Streptococcus bacteria - a major cause of tooth decay. Speaking at the Society for General Microbiology's conference, the Irish researchers say that coconut oil also attacks the yeast which causes thrush. |
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| Dental practices with a second GDS contract in the name of an associate can face problems if they try to sell, warns legal expert Ray Goodman. Many practices have a second contract. With no obligation for this to be held by the principal dentist it may be held by an associate. But a third party buying the practice would want both contracts transferred to them. |
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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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