“We would not accept people having to ring around A&E departments to see if there was any space for NHS patients, so I do not see why we should accept it for dentists” - Justin Madders, Ellesmere Port & Neston (LAB).
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Just like busses, it seems that parliamentary debates on dentistry all come at the same time.
It now looks highly likely that the Dentists Act will be amended to prevent dentists who qualified overseas, from practising as dental therapists without facing any examination of their practical skills.
Read more: Victory For Dental Therapists As ‘Loophole’ Looks Set To Be Closed
Barely a week after GDPUK reported on a House of Commons Adjournment Debate tabled by Bristol Northwest MP Darren Jones which highlighted the NHS dental access crisis in Bristol and the surrounding area, this week it’s Portsmouth’s turn to sound the alarm.
Read more: Children In Portsmouth struggle to find a Dentist
The NHS dental access crisis has resulted in a Northamptonshire man being admitted as a hospital emergency after suffering a blocked airway.
Read more: The NHS Dental Crisis Now Becomes Life-Threatening
Dental Protection member Mr Raj Rattan has successfully challenged a vicarious liability claim at the Court of Appeal – an outcome that will be important to many practice owners in England and Wales.
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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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