Dental practice principals could in future be considered to be liable for the dental negligence of their associates, following a recent judgement.
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The maker of Invisalign clear orthodontic appliances is facing a class-action lawsuit in the United States.
The World Dental Federation (FDI) has launched an initiative to help reduce the environmental impact of dentistry and the dental industry.
Calls for school meals to be made sugar-free have been backed by The Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) at the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
The Health Service Journal has announced that the Chief Exectutive of NHS England is to stand down.
With UK-wide dental practices currently struggling to cope with patient backlogs, a new report is presenting some alarming statistics.
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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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