The British Dental Association has told NHS England that any increase to the activity threshold for the second half of the financial year without a change in the IPC guidance and SOP, would not be acceptable.
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New analysis of the link between tooth loss and the development of Alzheimer’s disease has suggested the provision of dentures may reduce the progression of cognitive decline.
The NHS has published updated guidance on the sometimes-confusing issue of dental treatment ‘phasing.’
A dentist who was one UDA short of her annual target as a result of the pandemic, and was given a given a contract breach notice by NHS England, has won an appeal against the decision.
The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers has published its latest survey results on goodwill statistics.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s much publicised shunning of Coca Cola at the UEFA Euro 2020 football tournament couldn’t have come at a better time for the UK Government’s strategy to reduce sugar intake.
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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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