Dental workforce problems do not just apply to general practice. At the Office of the Chief Dental Officer (OCDO) the will she, won’t she, departure of CDO Sara Hurley was swiftly followed by the loss of Professor Rebecca Harris, one of the two part time deputies.
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A majority of dental associates only want to work part time and for increased remuneration according to a new survey which charts the challenging dynamics of the associate dentist recruitment market.
Read more: What Do Associates Want? Fewer Hours And Higher Pay
Patients logged over 15,000 ‘malpractice’ claims in the year 2020-21 NHS Resolution figures show. As inflation, mortgage rates and rents soar, ‘where there’s blame, there’s a claim’ could become increasingly imbedded in the thinking of a growing number of patients.
Read more: NHS Malpractice Allegations Go Over 15,000 – Can You Avoid One?
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It is a delight to be able to write something positive about the GDC, and recently they demonstrated that they could act quickly, use common sense, and put patients first. In what may become an example of right touch regulation, a potential crisis was averted.
When Faversham Smiles based in Preston Street, Faversham, Kent, announced on its social media that it was accepting 60 new NHS patient enquiries, it was braced for a healthy response. What transpired resembled a tsunami.
From time to time members of the dental team may daydream about a different vocation, and a life less ordinary. As their minds wander to professional sports, an acting career, or another headline grabbing occupation, it might surprise them to know that the reverse can happen.
Read more: Gums and Roses. Rock and Roll meets Dental Hygiene
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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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