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Published: Wednesday, 27 September 2017 07:43
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A new map of the UK which depicts levels of NHS dental access for children aged two and under has been created for the first time by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD). The map has been drawn up to coincide with the national launch of Dental Check by One.The data highlights the challenges that lie ahead in raising public awareness of this important milestone in children’s oral health.
Read more: Access figures for 0-2 year-olds highlight North-South divide
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Published: Tuesday, 26 September 2017 07:48
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New data from NHS digital show that the total number of written complaints from patients about primary care practices in 2016-17 was 90,579, an increase of 9.7% since last year. Of these complaints with 83.2% were related to GPs and 14.6% to dental practices. Just over half of these (50.2%) were not upheld.
Read more: Complaints about GPs and dentists doubled in last decade
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Published: Monday, 25 September 2017 07:47
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Children in England's poorest areas will be given free toothbrushes as part of new Government efforts to beat decay 'epidemic'. This is part of a new programme, called Starting Well, which Ministers are launching in 13 of England's poorest areas. 'Tooth brushing clubs' are also being set up in nurseries.
Read more: Toothbrushing scheme launched in 13 deprived areas
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Published: Monday, 25 September 2017 07:45
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Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have discovered that aspirin could reverse the effects of tooth decay resulting in a reduction in the need for fillings. Currently about 7 million fillings are provided by the NHS each year in England alone. Tooth decay imposes a huge financial burden on the NHS, particularly in Northern Ireland says the University.
Read more: Research shows aspirin could repair tooth decay
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Published: Thursday, 21 September 2017 08:31
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The Sunday Times has reported that parents will be urged to take their children to the dentist by the age of one, according to the chief dental officer, as part of an NHS drive to reduce high rates of tooth extractions among pre-school children. The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) and NHS England will this week launch a campaign, “Dental Check by One”.
Read more: NHS drive to get children to see dentist at age one
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Published: Thursday, 21 September 2017 08:31
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As a committed supporter of babies’ oral care since 1925, Bickiepegs Healthcare, a sponsor at the BSPD conference in Manchester, is offering all health visitors a free Bickiepegs Finger Toothbrush & Gum Massager and a uniquely slanted Doidy Cup as part of their commitment to educating parents on how important a dental check by the age of one is to their children’s longterm oral health.
Read more: Bickiepegs Healthcare supports ‘Dental Check by One’
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Published: Thursday, 21 September 2017 08:29
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Sara Hurley, Chief Dental Officer for England, has received an Honorary Doctorate of Health from the University of Plymouth. Calling the award ‘a huge privilege’, Sara collected the accolade alongside graduates from the Peninsula School. Addressing the graduates Sara encouraged them to ‘remember their roots, continue to be critical analysts of every fact offered, and carry the University with pride’.
Read more: Chief Dental Officer ‘humbled’ by Honorary Doctorate
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Published: Wednesday, 20 September 2017 07:33
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James Wills, who is not a registered dentist, was prosecuted after carrying out the procedure of tooth whitening. He was found guilty of two charges of practising as an unregistered dentist after he failed to turn up for the hearing in Huddersfield. Magistrates fined Willis £440. He will gave to pay a total of £225 to the complainants and the full prosecution costs of £4,150.
Read more: Woman damaged by illegal whitening
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Published: Tuesday, 19 September 2017 07:50
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Providing-Performer dentists (Principals) had higher gross earnings, total expenses and taxable income than Performer Only dentists (Associates) in keeping with previous years. For Associates in 2015/16 average taxable income from NHS and private dentistry was £60,200, compared to £59,900 in 2014/15, a 0.4 percent increase, which is not statistically significant.
Read more: NHS Digital releases earnings data for GDPs
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