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Published: Wednesday, 08 February 2017 10:37
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A study of young people undergoing orthodontic treatment recently published in the Journal of Dental Research has advanced the dental profession’s knowledge of the impact of obesity on oral tissues. The British Orthodontic Society’s Director of External Relations, Richard George, said the research is fascinating with potential for more interesting results in the future.
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Published: Tuesday, 07 February 2017 07:59
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The Irish Dental Association (IDA) has urged people to prioritise their oral health and not to ignore dental problems, which could lead to serious problems. The call follows the death of 26-year-old Vadim Kondratyuk Anatoliyevich, who died after a dental infection spread to his lungs. They partly blamed cuts to the Irish dental service.
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Published: Tuesday, 07 February 2017 07:58
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Last week some questions relating to dentistry were raised in the House of Commons. Steve McCabe asked about numbers of people ‘ registered’. Karen Lumley asked about plans to improve access. Steven Baker asked about dentists investigated by the GDC.
Read more: Parliamentary questions answered
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Published: Monday, 06 February 2017 07:43
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A report published by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health recognises the impact of poor oral health on a child’s physical health and quality of life. The State of Child Health report 2017 is welcomed by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) which gives unqualified support to its recommendations.
Read more: Oral health of children is essential to physical health says report
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Published: Monday, 06 February 2017 07:42
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A new guide has been published by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry in support of parents of children with autism. The guide covers all aspects of children’s dental health from introducing the child to tooth brushing at home to preparing for dental appointments. Wendy Bellis, a leading authority on the management and treatment of children with autism wrote the content.
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Published: Thursday, 02 February 2017 07:49
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Child dental registration rates in Scotland are now above 90% in all areas. Of the 4.9 million people registered only 3.5 million were seen by an NHS dentist in past two years. The BDA’s Robert Donald, of the SGDPC said there are nearly two million Scots who are not getting the NHS dental treatment, “The Scottish government must stop boasting about ‘record breaking’ registration rates.”
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Published: Wednesday, 01 February 2017 07:41
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The General Dental Council (GDC) has published plans for how its approach to regulating dental professionals will be reformed to put public safety firmly at its heart. Proposals outlined at the very end of January 2017 show how the GDC will focus on the prevention of harm. To learn more and respond to this consultation see links end of the article.
Read more: GDC is listening to your views on change
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Published: Tuesday, 31 January 2017 07:49
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NASDAL (The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) has announced the results of its latest goodwill survey and practice valuations continue on their upward trend. Alan Suggett, who complied the survey, said that perhaps the biggest news of the last month was that MyDentist have withdrawn from buying any dental practices.
Read more: Practice Goodwill values grow unabated
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Published: Monday, 30 January 2017 07:40
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Capita's performance in processing dental performer list applications for newly qualified dentists has been questioned in both the Commons and Lords. Ministers in both Houses gave similar answers, which gave a little more information, but not much.
Read more: Capita’s performance questioned in Parliament
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