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Two new studies claim to show links between mouth hygiene,gum disease and cardiovascular events. Researchers in Taiwan found that dental patients who had their teeth cleaned and scaled professionally had reduced risks of heart attack and stroke, while researchers in Sweden found that the type of periodontal disease may predict degree of risks for heart attack, stroke and heart failure. |
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At a recent meeting of the charity Health Watch, Consultant Orthodontist Keith Isaacson, was elected as Chairman. Keith has been a member of Health Watch virtually since its inception in 1992. Its aim is to ensure that media coverage of evidence-based medical treatment is accurate. |
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Read more: Orthodontist takes on the chairmanship of Health Watch
| Replying to a question in the House of Commons on Nov 22 from Natascha Engel MP, minister Paul Burstow said he envisaged dental local professional networks ‘developing and delivering local service plans and quality improvement strategies across all dental services and providing clinical leadership and expertise at local level.’ |
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The General Dental Council (GDC) is reminding all dentists not to miss the 31 December deadline to pay their annual retention fee (ARF) and remain on the register.It is important to remember that if dentists don’t pay, they will be putting their registration at risk. The GDC will not be able to accept any payments received after midnight on 31 December 2011.  |
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A Which? investigation has found that some dentists fail to carry out basic examinations, spend limited time with patients and provide inappropriate treatment plans. Only 20 practices were investigated, ten NHS and ten private. Eleven of twenty visits rated poor or very poor. |
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