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Published: Tuesday, 24 May 2016 13:22
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Lord Colwyn, speaking in the House of Lords following the Queen’s speech, said he was ‘disappointed’ that parliamentary time had still not been found to introduce a Bill which would simplify and modernise the regulatory framework for dentists and more than a million of their fellow healthcare workers in Britain. He called on the Minister set out a clear timetable for action.
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Published: Tuesday, 24 May 2016 13:21
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More than a third of children are starting school in Southampton with rotting teeth, it has been revealed. The figures are also on the rise and confirm Southampton has the worst oral health rates in the South East. Eighteen months ago plans to add fluoride to the city’s water supply were scrapped after public outcry over the move.
Read more: Southampton children paying for anti-fluoride decision
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Published: Monday, 23 May 2016 09:54
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has greeted news of provisional agreement on the junior contract between the British Medical Association (BMA) and Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt, following talks at the conciliation service Acas. Hospital dentists employed on the same terms of service as junior doctors have participated at every stage of the recent industrial action, alongside their medical colleagues.
Read more: BDA greets breakthrough in junior contract talks
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Published: Friday, 20 May 2016 09:41
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A stakeholders meeting organised by British Society for Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) at London’s Foundling Museum has given a kick-start to collaborative working with others committed to improving oral health in children. Robin Mills, President of BSPD, said in his welcome that when the Foundling Hospital was established in the 18th century, children were getting a raw deal. This was still true today, he said, highlighting the high number of children who never see a dentist as well as the surprising move towards funding adult-only NHS services in some areas.
Read more: BSPD gives kick-start to better oral health for children
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Published: Friday, 20 May 2016 09:32
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Little is known about the bur debris left behind in the teeth and whether it poses potential health risks to patients. Imaging analyses have revealed dental bur fragments of different sizes in different locations on the floor of the prepared surface of the teeth and under the filling, which places them in direct contact with the tubules and fluid within dentine.
Read more: Researchers warn of potentially hazardous dental drill debris
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Published: Thursday, 19 May 2016 10:33
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The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) has launched a new online resource to support the decision-making of the rising number of adults opting for orthodontic treatment. The new publication – The BOS Guide to Orthodontics for Adults - is a first for BOS in that it’s designed for patients to read before they see a clinician. It can be found at: www.bos.org.uk/adultorthodontics
Read more: BOS launches online resource for adult orthodontic treatment
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Published: Thursday, 19 May 2016 10:19
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Tooth decay among five-year-olds continues significant decline, according to the oral health survey published by Public Health England. Less than 25% of the cohort suffers from tooth decay, a 20 per cent drop since 2008. Sandra White, director of dental public health at Public Health England, said: “This is great news. However, one child with tooth decay is one too many.”
Read more: Good news about decline in decay among 5-year olds
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Published: Wednesday, 18 May 2016 07:37
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The Dental Institute has scored an unmatched 98% overall satisfaction in the 2015 National Student Survey, the highest rating for any programme of study at King’s College London. The achievement shows a 5% rise on the 2014 results, showcasing the high standard of education performed at the faculty. Earlier this year Dentistry at King’s wasranked first in the UK, and had risen to fourth in the world.
Read more: Kings Dental Institute tops student rankings
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Published: Tuesday, 17 May 2016 07:47
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Dr Colette Bridgman MBE has been appointed Wales’ new Chief Dental Officer, the Welsh Government has announced She has been a Consultant in Dental Public Health in the North West of England since 2003, and strategic dental lead for Greater Manchester since 2013. She has also held appointments in Public Health England and the Office of the Deputy Chief Dental Officer for NHS England.
Read more: Colette Bridgman to be CDO Wales
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