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Published: Tuesday, 17 April 2018 07:34
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Researchers at the University of Washington have designed a convenient and natural product that uses proteins to rebuild tooth enamel and treat dental cavities. "Remineralization guided by peptides is a healthy alternative to current dental health care," said lead author Mehmet Sarikaya, professor of materials science and engineering at the university.
Read more: Peptide-based biogenic dental product may cure cavities
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Published: Friday, 13 April 2018 09:34
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A key milestone in improving the oral health of children and young people in England has been reached with the publication of “Commissioning Guide for Dental Specialties – Paediatric Dentistry.” The guide outlines how paediatric dental services will be commissioned at local level and outlines the need to develop Managed Clinical Networks as part of this process.
Read more: Guide to commissioning of paediatric dentistry services released
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Published: Tuesday, 10 April 2018 07:43
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Brexit is being blamed for a fall in the number of NHS dentists working in Scotland. Dentists there are reporting how the uncertainty created by the 2016 vote to leave the EU is leaving them struggling to fill vacancies. One in 10 of Scotland’s dentists are from the EU and fears are growing that many are turning their back on working here.
Read more: Brexit means shortage of NHS dentists
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Published: Monday, 09 April 2018 08:51
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The introduction of a levy on drinks with high sugar content has been welcomed across the profession, with the BDA describing it as ‘an excellent first step’. However some commentators in the media have questioned the policy. Drinks containing more than 8g of sugar per 100ml, will be taxed at 24p per litre, with those above 5g per 100ml charged an 18p levy.
Read more: Welcome from the profession for the sugar drinks levy
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Published: Sunday, 08 April 2018 18:21
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To co-incide with the introduction of the ‘sugar tax’, Public Health England (PHE) has released new figures on the shocking number of childrens’ teeth extracted. They have found that that 39,010 teeth were taken out because of decay in 2016-17, equivalent to 141 every working day. Just over half were in children aged five to nine but 7,530 were in under-fives.
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Published: Sunday, 08 April 2018 13:50
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Too few women’ are aware of the relationship between their oral health and pregnancy. The British Society of Periodontology (BSP) is looking to address this anomaly and has placed on their website a range of educational material to help patients understand the symptoms and risks associated with periodontal disease during pregnancy.
Read more: BSP issues advice on periodontal disease and pregnancy
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Published: Thursday, 05 April 2018 19:27
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Following a Times article: Stealth dentistry charges bring in millions, the BDA said that the Government was ‘profiting’ from NHS charges ‘at hundreds of dental practices’. They have estimated that the Government will generate over £40 million in ‘profits’ by the time of the next general election from an ‘ever growing number of NHS practices’..
Read more: Government is ‘profiting’ from patients’ charges says BDA
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Published: Wednesday, 04 April 2018 18:27
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Her Majesty`s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has written recently to a number of associates indicating that they are reviewing their individual employment status. The BDA is seeking details from those of its members who have received these letters and advising them to to contact their accountant before responding.
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Published: Wednesday, 04 April 2018 07:36
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The British Dental Association has joined over 50 leading health bodies, academics and charities to call on football leaders to call time on agreements with junk food manufacturers. 1 in 4 football clubs in the Premier League currently have partnerships with junk food giants.
Read more: BDA calls on football clubs to cut junk food links
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