A new report shows more dental professionals blew the whistle on their dental colleagues than medical registrants did on their colleagues.
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The General Dental Council has been forced to make changes to the way it supports dental professionals in England.
A statement issued by all four of the UK’s Chief Medical Officers yesterday, has publicly highlighted the benefits of water fluoridation in reducing dental caries.
Read more: Fluoridation Statement: Welcomed By Professionals, Opposed By Sceptics
A Manchester dental lecturer and GDP has formally launched the FDI World Dental Federation’s pledge on tackling Antibiotic Resistance in dentistry.
Read more: Manchester Lecturer and GDP Launches FDI Global Initiative
The United Kingdom is to head a new Europe-wide initiative to reduce sugar and calorie intake in food.
Research is in progress to develop a ‘smart’ dental implant that resists bacterial growth and generates its own electricity to power a light that can rejuvenate tissues.
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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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