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Published: Monday, 03 April 2017 07:39
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Oral surgeon Sean Ferguson dentist killed himself after he was forced to stop treating patients because of a hereditary illness which was damaging the nerves in his hands. He suffered from a condition, Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease, which affected his peripheral nerves and had been told to stop working by the General Dental Council while they looked into his condition.
Read more: Dentist killed himself after hand condition forced him to stop work
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Published: Thursday, 30 March 2017 07:42
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The European Parliament has voted in favour of a gradual phase down in dental amalgam. The move has ended months of speculation over whether the dental filling material faced an outright ban by 2022. The so-called great reform act should mean that this will be incorporated into UK law and after 2022, decisions will be made by UK parliament.
Read more: New rules on amalgam for Europe
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Published: Wednesday, 29 March 2017 07:41
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has said underinvestment in dentistry is bringing NHS services to the brink, as the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB) announced its recommendation of a below inflation pay uplift of 1% for dentists in 2017/18. The BDA said that the report had ‘comprehensively failed to recognise the impact that a collapse of 35% in earnings since 2006 has had on investment in dental practices.’
Read more: DDRB report published: BDA says dentistry is ‘on the brink’
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Published: Tuesday, 28 March 2017 07:46
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A survey of 12 countries commissioned by the FDI World Dental Federation show that Britons are taking much better care of their teeth than Americans, but are lagging behind Brazilians, Mexicans, South Africans and Poles when it comes to making the right choices to maintain healthy teeth and gums.
Read more: UK teeth better cared for than in US - official
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Published: Monday, 27 March 2017 07:45
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The single-handed dentistry model may be a thing of the past in the UK, according to the latest NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) Benchmarking Report which has just been released and shows a decrease of almost 12% in profits for such practices in two years. Associates see profits slip – again.
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Published: Monday, 27 March 2017 07:45
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A new review has found that dental patients with substance use disorders are more likely to have tooth decay and periodontal disease than the general population, but are less likely to receive dental care. These findings mirror those of poorer oral health those with severe mental illness, eating disorders and alcohol use disorders. It was published online in the scientific journal Addiction.
Read more: Link confirmed between drug use and oral health
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Published: Sunday, 26 March 2017 21:55
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A newcomer to Parliamentary Questions this week, S Barry Sheerman Labour MP for Huddersfield. And regular Steve McCabe Labour Birmingham Selly Oak quizzed both health ministers and Department for Communities and Local Government.
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Published: Thursday, 23 March 2017 07:48
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Dentistry at King’s has again been ranked first in the UK, and has risen to fourth in the world, in the 2016 QS World University Rankings. Also in the top 50, UCL London came 6th, Birmingham 19th, Manchester 24th, Newcastle 32nd and Bristol 38th. . Top in the world rankings was Hong Kong, 2nd Michigan USA and 3rd Tokyo, Japan.
Read more: Kings is top UK university for dentistry
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Published: Thursday, 23 March 2017 07:48
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The British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) has appointed Edmund Proffitt, currently their Policy and Public Affairs Director, as the new Chief Executive, from 10th April. He takes over from Tony Reed, who has been responsible for running the Association for over 20 years.
Read more: BDIA appoints new chief executive
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