It is after 19 years, a contract that has been recognised as unfit for purpose and whose intended replacement has been debated, trailed, promised, and confirmed. Despite this, the 2006 UDA NHS dental contract is still being ‘tweaked.‘
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One professional group has gone against the trend of increasing numbers on the UK dental register, with nearly 10% fewer dental technicians listed than in 2020. A recent paper offers little prospect of a recovery in numbers here, but may also concern those technicians around the world who are carrying out the work once done in the UK.
The combination of a Labour administration and a UDA style NHS contract is not unique to England. Wales has had its own UDA based arrangement since 2006. The two nations have experienced both major problems with access, and attempts by their administrations to improve matters with marginal changes. There is though, general agreement that that the UDA contracts need replacement rather than fine tuning.
With its latest publication, the GDC has revisited its core role – that of regulating the dental professions and protecting the public
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Readers of GDPUK will be familiar with the acronyms MOS and MDS, but might want to get up to speed on MAFS.
Jess‘s Rule was developed in response to the tragic case of Jessica Brady, a 27-year-old who died from advanced cancer after her repeated concerns at her GP practice were not acted upon. The new guidance provides a clear safeguard: when a patient attends multiple times with the same or worsening symptoms, clinicians must stop, reflect, and reconsider whether further investigation or referral is required.
Read more: OHF Welcomes Introduction of Jess’s Rule Across GP Practices
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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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