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Published: Tuesday, 01 October 2019 08:16
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Medical News Today reports on a study linking periodontal disease with hypertension. A new review now argues that the more severe the form of gum disease, the higher the risk of hypertension. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 47.2% of people aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease, and about 32% of all adults in the United States have hypertension.
Read more: Severe gum disease linked to 49% higher risk of hypertension
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Published: Monday, 30 September 2019 09:39
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But not dental charges. The move would bring England into line with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, where they are free.Currently, prescriptions cost £9 per item in England. But there was no mention in shadow minister, Jonathan Ashworth’s speech of dental charges or indeed NHS dentistry.
Read more: Labour promises to scrap prescription charges in England if it wins power
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Published: Thursday, 26 September 2019 07:43
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In an excoriating report the Public Accounts Committee says that confusing rules for claiming free prescriptions and dental treatment need changing. Chair Meg Hillier MP said: “Patients find it very confusing to understand whether or not they can claim free prescriptions or dental treatment because of a convoluted system that causes patients, in some cases, distress.”
Read more: Committee says rules for free dental treatment need to change
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Published: Wednesday, 25 September 2019 07:41
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The Daily Mail has reported on a new mobile phone app that lets dentists diagnose patients and even prescribe antibiotics over a video call. Tooth Fairy is the UK’s first dental video app that patients use from home. It is the brainchild of dentists Deepak Aulak and Kian Dhinsa. However the BDA has expressed scepticism over the role of tele-consultations in dentistry.
Read more: New app launched to give dental advice via video call
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Published: Wednesday, 25 September 2019 07:38
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One of Edward VIII’s wisdom teeth, extracted after his abdication, is to be sold at auction. The stained tooth was removed and kept by his dentist in 1940, four years after he married Wallis Simpson and shortly after he was appointed governor of the Bahamas. It is expected to fetch up to £10,000.
Read more: King’s tooth to be auctioned
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Published: Tuesday, 24 September 2019 07:45
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Public Health England (PHE) has published its second-year report on progress made by the food industry to voluntarily reduce sugar in everyday foods. This shows a 28.8% sugar reduction in food brands contributing the most sugar to children’s diets, such as cakes, breakfast cereals and sweets.
Read more: Sugar tax brings further sugar reduction in drinks
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Published: Monday, 23 September 2019 08:03
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has called for better oral health care for patients admitted to hospital, as new research shows a lack of oral health training among junior doctors could be impacting on patient care and jeopardising recovery times. Peter Dyer, BDA chair of hospital dentists, said: “Dental care for inpatients, particularly the elderly, must be recognised better in our hospitals.”
Read more: Failure to diagnose oral health conditions can prolong patients’ stay in hospital
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Published: Friday, 20 September 2019 09:00
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The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) and Oral Health Foundation have announced their plans for a national campaign to warn patients about the risks of direct to consumer orthodontics – also known as DIY Orthodontics. It will advise patients to visit a trained clinician so that they have the various options open to them explained. The website is to be launched in December 2019.
Read more: Campaign to alert patients to the dangers of ‘DIY Ortho’
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Published: Wednesday, 18 September 2019 14:13
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Simplyhealth has announced today that their market leading dental payment plans, Denplan, will be revamped under the new brand name of ‘Denplan, Part of Simplyhealth’ to further support the company’s strength in the healthcare marketplace.
As part of this brand refresh, Simplyhealth are re-introducing the famous Denplan apple as part of the logo, which has instant recognition and significance with both dentists and patients and highlights their expertise in preventive oral healthcare.
Read more: Denplan becomes Denplan again
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