| In the first case of its kind, the General Dental Council (GDC), has successfully prosecuted a non-dentist for performing tooth whitening.. In London 48 year old Paul Hill pleaded guilty practising dentistry. He has been ordered to pay a total of £6,265 in fines and his company has been ordered to pay a total of £6,765. The amounts include costs of £5,500 for the GDC. |
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No comments| George Osborne’s Budget brought a modest amount of good news for dentists, according to the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants (NASDA). Mr Osborne confirmed that he regards the 50 per cent personal tax rate as a temporary measure and a few high earning dentists who have incorporated are likely to welcome the reduction in tax payable on profits. |
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| The Care Quality Commission has sought to reassure dentists that have submitted a valid application to them, but not yet received a decision, will be considered as ‘in process’. This means that they can continue to operate without the threat of prosecution by the CQC. They will only take action against a provider during this transitional phase if they think the public is at risk. |
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| Julian Webber and other leading dental professionals have launched the Saving Teeth Awareness Campaign - www.savingteeth.co.uk - to provide information to patients who have a tooth infection that could result in tooth loss. The campaign was prompted by the widespread lack of awareness amongst patients that many teeth can be saved by root canal therapy. |
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Two life-size Lego models showing mouths ‘before’ and ‘after’ treatment were the centrepiece of the British Orthodontic Society’s National Orthodontic Week (NOW) at the V & A Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green, London. The event ran for the week with events across the country as well at the museum. To mark the start of the week, a survey was undertaken by YouGov to discover the public’s view on protruding teeth.
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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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