First it was sugar awareness week. Then it was revealed that the husband of the new Minister of Health, Victoria Atkins, happens to have been the chief executive of British Sugar since October 2022.
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BUPA Dental made the shock announcement that they intended to dispose of 85 practices in March. This represented nearly 20% of their estate.
For a long time there has been a reluctance from NHS authorities and government, to accept the evidence that NHS Dentistry was turning into, at best, an emergency service, and abandoning any pretext of offering continuing care.
At Westminster, speculation is rife that Jeremy Hunt’s days as Chancellor may be numbered.
Read more: Hunt’s Autumn Statement: What’s In It For Your Practice?
Dentistry, in particular NHS access, has become a newsworthy subject during this government, and risen up the list of voter interests. Unsurprisingly, all parties are keen to let voters know what they plan to do, especially about the access crisis.
Read more: Political Parties Jockey to Fix “Bonkers” Dental System
The trial of Florida dentist Charles Adelson has now concluded, with him being found guilty of a murder that took place in 2014. The Fort Lauderdale periodontist was convicted on three charges: first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and solicitation to commit murder.
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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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