The GDC have been listening to the profession, if a news feature on their website accurately reflects current thinking at our regulator. In an acknowledgement that would have been unimaginable not long ago, the piece goes as far as referring to, “the current climate of fear within dentistry.”
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From a release issued ahead of this year‘s LDC Conference, GDPUK understands that Minister of State at the Department of Health & Social Care, Stephen Kinnock, is to provide an ‘update‘ on dental negotiations.
Read more: LDC Conference 2025: Health Minister To Update On Dental Negotiations
The Dental Schools Council (DSC), represents the UK‘s dental schools.
June 2nd 2025 sees the publication of their report "Fixing NHS Dentistry." The report, which is endorsed by all UK dental schools, outlines key recommendations to deal with the current access crisis.
Read more: Dental Schools Offer Unaffordable Solutions to the Access Crisis
GDPUK‘s Guy Tuggle looks on as MPs discuss NHS dentistry.
A gulf between political ambitions for NHS dentistry and those of the profession may be opening up. While the BDA continue discussions on the basis of providing of a comprehensive service for all, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) may have other goals.
New research from charity, the Oral Health Foundation (OHF), will make grim reading for those struggling to meet the demand for dental care.
Read more: Snackmageddon - Oral Health Foundation Warns Public of Risks
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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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