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Published: Tuesday, 30 August 2016 07:50
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A guide for parents to help them care for their children’s teeth has been launched by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD). Covering all aspects of oral healthcare for children from birth to 16, the guide is designed to correct some of the damaging myths about teeth and help parents get their child’s dental health off to the best possible start. See: http://bspd.co.uk/Resources
Read more: New guide to help parents give their children healthy teeth for life
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Published: Tuesday, 30 August 2016 07:49
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An international team of researchers and clinicians has charted the microbial ecology of the mouth at all stages of this progression, in nearly 1,000 women in Malawi. This work is laying a foundation of knowledge that could lead to better oral health. The research is published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology.
Read more: Research has investigated microbial ecology of perio disease
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Published: Thursday, 25 August 2016 07:46
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Data issued by the Scottish Government show that 4.9 million (91%) of the Scottish population are registered with an NHS dentist. Children are more likely to be registered with an NHS dentist than adults (94% compared to 90%) and this is true across all deprivation areas. But at March 2016, 3.5 million (72%) of those registered had seen an NHS dentist within the last two years.
Read more: Over 90% of people in Scotland registered with dentist
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Published: Thursday, 25 August 2016 07:44
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Figures released by The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) reveal the rising number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment in the UK. Alison Murray, BOS President said: “We welcome the growth of interest in orthodontic treatment. Many adults who have undergone orthodontic treatment report higher levels of self-esteem and their quality of life is often significantly improved.”
Read more: Number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment is rising
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Published: Wednesday, 24 August 2016 07:40
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Dentists’ Provident has investigated if dentists are as good at looking after themselves as they are their patients . An online survey earlier this year revealed that dentists aren’t taking enough breaks or drinking enough water during a working day. This could not only affect their ability to practise, but also have an impact on their health and wellbeing.
Read more: Drink more water – take more breaks
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Published: Tuesday, 23 August 2016 07:41
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GDC chair, Bill Moyes, has claimed that the Council’s recent decision not to include any location details about dental professionals on its online public register shows that it is an organisation which is able to listen to a range of views, and make a proportionate and reasoned decision, which ‘shows its maturity’.
Read more: Moyes: GDC is a listening organisation
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Published: Monday, 22 August 2016 07:47
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Ministers in the previous team at the Department of Health had promised that oral health would be included in the Child Obesity strategy. However there was no mention of dentistry when it was released. The BDA, FDS, FGDP and BSPD have reacted vigourously to this omission. The strategy can be found at:
http://tinyurl.com/htvuuu4
Read more: Profession reacts to sugar strategy
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Published: Friday, 19 August 2016 08:32
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Desmond D’Mello has been removed from the dentists register for serious infection control breaches. His nurse, Ms Caroline Surgey, is now subject to conditional registration for a period of 12 months. Gavin Scott, chair of the PCC said: “Mr D’Mello’s behaviour is fundamentally incompatible with being a dental professional, and his behaviour is so damaging to public confidence in the dental profession.”
Read more: D’Mello erased: Nurse subject to conditions
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Published: Thursday, 18 August 2016 08:59
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Theresa May overruled the health secretary on tough measures to tackle obesity and insisted that the economy must take priority. Restrictions on advertising and promotional deals on junk food have been removed from the plan, despite Public Health England’s insistence that such steps would be the most effective way to prevent children getting fat. Ministers have been accused of a “shocking abdication” of responsibility and were heavily criticised by doctors, dentists and health groups.
Read more: May waters down obesity strategy
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