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Published: Wednesday, 09 November 2016 07:39
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Baroness Benjamin asked the Government what plans they had ‘to promote oral health for children’. The minister, Lord Prior, replied that the childhood obesity plan had introduced two important measures for oral health: a soft drinks industry levy and a sugar reduction programme. Also Public Health England “continues to lead a wide-ranging programme to improve children’s oral health.”
Read more: Baroness Benjamin raises child oral health in the Lords
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Published: Tuesday, 08 November 2016 07:40
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The Royal College of Surgeons has published new guidance for surgeons to help them understand the shift in the law and its implications, after a landmark judgment given in a Supreme Court case in 2015, Montgomery vs Lanarkshire Health Board, clarified their understanding of patient consent. The extent that this warning may apply to dentists is uncertain.
Read more: RCS warns surgeons on obtaining consent
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Published: Monday, 07 November 2016 07:49
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Brushing teeth thoroughly to remove plaque may help prevent heart attacks and strokes by reducing inflammation in the body to levels close to those that can be achieved by statins, a new study suggests. Scientists in the US conducted a trial to see if a special toothpaste, which highlighted plaque on the teeth could improve cardiac health.
Read more: Brushing teeth ‘as effective as statins in preventing heart attack’
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Published: Monday, 07 November 2016 07:47
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The market research store, Research and Markets, has announced that the global dental services market is set to grow 13.81% by 2020. A key trend which is boosting market growth is the collaboration with leading insurance providers. The dental services market is heading toward easing the expenses for individuals and reducing their out-of-pocket expenditures.
Read more: Global dental market to grow by over 13% by 2020
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Published: Monday, 07 November 2016 07:45
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Alison Newlyn has been installed as the new honorary patron of the British Orthodontic Society for 2017. She paid tribute to her predecessor David Tidy speaking at the British Orthodontic Conference, she commented: “I am looking forward to following him as Honorary Patron in 2017, representing the Society, and meeting many of you, who are the future of orthodontics and of the BOS.”
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Published: Thursday, 03 November 2016 07:36
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A new toolkit from Public Health England will enable local authorities to make effective long-term investments in prevention. It will calculate potential returns on investment on children’s oral health initiatives over five and ten year periods including supervised tooth brushing, fluoride varnish, and provision of toothbrushes by post.
Read more: Prevention toolkit launched
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Published: Wednesday, 02 November 2016 07:46
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Changes to the GDC’s fitness to practise process came into force on Nov 1. Case Examiners will now carry out the decision making functions currently performed by the Investigating Committee. Jonathan Green, Director of Fitness to Practise at the GDC, said: “Introducing Case Examiners will benefit patients, the public and dental professionals and improve the efficiency of the GDC’s fitness to practise process.
Read more: GDC introduces case examiners
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Published: Tuesday, 01 November 2016 07:41
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Uber drivers have won a crucial legal battle in London after a tribunal ruled they are “workers” who are entitled to the minimum wage and holiday pay. The company claimed that they were independent and not employed by any company. The decision, which will be appealed, could have an impact on others such as dental associates who are self-employed.
Read more: Uber drivers’ decision could impact on dental associate contracts
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Published: Monday, 31 October 2016 07:37
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The chair of the Commons Health Select Committee, Dr Sarah Wollaston MP, has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in advance of the Autumn Statement due to be delivered on Nov 23. She says that her Committee has concerns that the Government does not recognise the severe financial pressures under which the NHS is working.
Read more: Health Committee challenges Chancellor
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