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Published: Wednesday, 27 February 2019 07:32
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Tens of thousands of people have joined a campaign to save six labradors from being put down at the end of a medical trial in a Swedish laboratory. The dogs have had a third of their teeth removed and replaced with human dental implants at Gothenburg University. A protest has been held outside the university and a petition with more than 80,000 signatures has been handed in.
Read more: Campaign starts to save dogs facing death in dental study
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Published: Tuesday, 26 February 2019 07:40
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The BDA has welcomed Health Education England’s recommendations for sweeping action on stress across health professions, and renewed its call for parity in provision between NHS dentists and GPs on occupational health. BDA Chair Mick Armstrong said: “It is refreshing to see officials waking up to the weight of evidence on stress and burnout in this profession.”
Read more: BDA backs calls for action on stress and burnout in profession
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Published: Tuesday, 26 February 2019 07:39
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According to Bupa Dental Insurance more than 4.5 million people in the UK are putting off seeing the dentist. ‘Our research shows there are a number of barriers stopping employees looking after their oral health,’ Steve Gates, Bupa director said, “We’ve updated our dental insurance plans, making it easier for businesses to support their workforce and to accommodate busy employees.”
Read more: Over 4.5 million people putting off seeing a dentist
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Published: Monday, 25 February 2019 07:42
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The Sunday Times reports that NHS managers have fined a severely disabled teenager £100 and threatened her with debt collectors over a free dental checkup. Aimee Morrow, 19, from Gateshead who has round-the-clock care and a mental age of two, was accused of wrongly claiming a free check-up. She was also warned that she would face a £50 surcharge if the fine was not paid.
Read more: BSA slated for fining disabled person with mental age of two
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Published: Friday, 22 February 2019 08:11
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A developer has been fined £60,000 for demolishing a house in Islington, London, the home of Lilian Lindsay, Britain’s first female dentist. It is only recently that English Heritage placed a blue plaque there to commemorate her. They will be moving it to the former BDA headquarters in Russell Square, where she worked.
Read more: Lilian Lindsay’s house with blue plaque demolished unlawfully
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Published: Friday, 22 February 2019 08:10
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A new study1 welcomed by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) finds that the treatment of compromised first permanent molars in young people varies considerably across the UK. A research team led by Greig Taylor of Newcastle University, identifies the need for clear guidance for their management.
Read more: Should you extract or restore compromised first permanent molars?
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Published: Thursday, 21 February 2019 07:34
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The results of a Freedom of Information request by Dental Protection show nearly two-thirds of dentists erased from the register following a GDC hearing in 2018 did not have any legal representation. Raj Rattan, Dental Director at Dental Protection, said: “These figures released by the GDC show just how important it is to have a good defence team if you are the subject of an investigation.”
Read more: Dentists without legal representation face much tougher sanctions at GDC hearings
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Published: Monday, 18 February 2019 08:46
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The British Dental Association has responded to new figures revealing the full scale of cuts to NHS dentistry in England, stating the approach is now fuelling an access crisis and undermining the government’s stated commitment to prevention. They say Government contributions have fallen by nearly a third, as charges provide cover for cuts.
Read more: 29% real terms cut from NHS dental care for everyone in England since 2010
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Published: Monday, 18 February 2019 07:49
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Children with thin tooth enamel are more likely to develop mental health problems in later life, a new study finds. Researchers have analysed deciduous teeth lost by primary school children and found that they could offer vital clues to their future happiness. The researchers have found that children with less enamel recorded higher levels of behavioural problems such as aggression and having problems concentrating.
Read more: New research finds link between deciduous teeth and childrens’ mental health
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