The British Dental Association has written to the Health Secretary Sajid Javid following the Prime Minister’s statement in the House of Commons that “We want the NHS to be a better place for the dental profession."
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An interesting new study has found that male dental students overestimate their performance more significantly than females.
A city dentist has spoken out as the Manchester Evening News reported “Thousands of Mancunians still struggling to find NHS dentists amid huge backlogs.”
The British Dental Association has helped to stop Local Health Boards in Wales from financially penalising practices who had not hit targets.
Forty-nine dentists who qualified overseas have registered with the General Dental Council as dental nurses, since 2017.
The tax status of dental associates “Should be considered on a case-by-case basis” after April 2023, according to the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers.
Read more: Self-Employed Status Of Associates – Tests Advised By NASDAL
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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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