The Annual Conference of Local Dental Committees has at its centre a series of motions proposed by the various LDC’s. Once proposed there is an opportunity to debate them, and then a vote is taken. Members of the General Dental Practice Committee, the professions negotiating team, attend, and it is expected that they will take note of conference decisions.
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The GDC once again have serious questions to answer, as yet another case shows serious failings in their Fitness to Practice (FtP) processes.
Boris Johnson’s controversial resignation honours list has dominated the news, and looks set to overshadow a more conventional set of announcements. King Charles III’s first birthday honours list has now been published, and as expected includes a wide range of figures from education, healthcare, the arts, and public service.
Previous years have seen ministers address the Annual Conference of Local Dental Committees, but not this year. Both the current Under-Secretary of State, Neil O’Brien, as well as one of his predecessors, declined an invitation to speak to the Conference.
One change generally agreed to be for the better at the GDC, was the arrival of Lord Toby Harris as Chair, replacing the deeply unloved William Moyes. Lord Harris frequently refers to his aim to meet registrants and stakeholders on a regular basis, and this includes some dentists.
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Meeting someone for the first time often leads to the “what do you do” question. And the response to, “I’m a dentist” has definitely changed over the years. Dentistry is now news-worthy.
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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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