Team members of a certain age will remember the concept of Independent Dentistry. This idea of dental care which is not provided under the NHS, is paid for by the patient, and does not call itself Private. The Independent movement emerged as part of the profession’s response to the 1992 contract, when many practices sought to reduce their dependency on the NHS.
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The stands are barely dismantled from the Conservative party conference in Manchester, but the day after the Prime Minister’s attempt to relaunch his administration, Labour has made its first policy pledge ahead of their own conference. Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to end the “horror stories” of DIY dentistry..
It is nearly three months since the ambitious NHS dental workforce plan was announced. When it came to dentistry there was the “jam tomorrow” of enlarged intakes to training programmes, which would eventually add many extra dental professionals.
Read more: Education Body States - Foreign Dentist Backlog is Concerning
It cannot be easy being a junior health minister, tasked with representing the department and government, especially on matters relating to NHS dentistry.
Read more: Dentistry Given Pass the Parcel Treatment by Minister
Every patient’s dental records flag up their allergies, with antibiotics enjoying pride of place. Antibiotics are widely prescribed to treat dental infections and account for an estimated 10% of all antibiotic prescribing across NHS primary care.
Read more: Are Your Patients Really Allergic To Antibiotics?
Smile Direct Club (SDC), the direct to consumer aligner provider, has been no stranger to controversy. In the latest news associated with the US based disruptor, which was once valued at $8.9 billion, it has filed for Chapter 11 protection from its creditors.
Read more: Smile Direct Club Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: Disruptor Disrupted
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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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