Improving access to NHS dentistry was to be one of Liz Truss’ priorities for her first 90 days in office. Memorably, the Secretary of State, Thérèse Coffey name checked dentistry as one of her ABCD priorities.
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Its that time again when the Chief Dental Officer for England, Sara Hurley and Director of Primary Care, Ursula Montgomery, send out an update to dental teams.
Read more: 'NHS Dentistry Update' - Reading Between The Lines
For the second time in three years, a decision by the General Dental Council’s Professional Conduct Committee has been overturned by the High Court.
Read more: High Court Quashes GDC Erasure Decision, As ‘Mixing’ Comes Under The Spotlight
The faltering NHS contract reforms and attempts to improve access have taken another body blow, with an uncompromising announcement from the British Association of Dental therapists (BADT).
Read more: Therapists Not Riding To NHS Dentistry Rescue Anytime Soon
Dental practice prices have appeared to be only capable of going one way. Prices of practices being sold, had been not just holding up but increasing, despite the effects of lockdowns and the added challenges of delivering dentistry since reopening.
GDPUK can exclusively reveal the cost to the General Dental Council of carrying out the monitoring of social media accounts and ‘Traditional media monitoring.”
Read more: Media Monitoring – The Cost To The GDC Is Revealed
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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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