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Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2015 07:49
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An article published in the Journal of Dentistry has been turned into a sensational story by some sections of the press. The research aimed to assess risk factors for caries development on the approximal surfaces in contact with newly placed Class II composite restorations. It concluded that clinicians should be aware of a notable risk of caries development on the adjacent tooth surface, especially when placing approximal restorations in high caries risk patients,
Read more: Research sparks media controversy over fillings
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Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2015 07:52
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For the eighth consecutive year the BDA is reporting a continuing fall in dentists’ real incomes. It has argued that this state of affairs is now unsustainable and recommended that dentists must receive a minimum of the full one per cent targeted pay increase. Eddie Crouch, the BDA’s Vice Chair and Chair of its Review Body Evidence Committee said: “for the eighth year running dentists have been asked to do more with less.”
Read more: BDA says doing more with less is putting patients at risk
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Published: Monday, 26 October 2015 07:22
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The FGDP(UK) has supported a recent report which highlighted the detrimental overuse of antibiotics, the dangers of inappropriate use, and what steps can be taken to keep them working. Dean, Mick Horton said that their evidence based guidance set out sensible protocols for dental practitioners when considering the need to prescribe antimicrobials.
Read more: FGDP warns on overuse of antibiotics
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Published: Thursday, 22 October 2015 09:02
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed the latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) State of Care report, which has again revealed the low risk, good quality care delivered in English dental practices. Mick Armstrong, Chair of the BDA, said: “The care provided by dental services combines low risk and good quality – which is something our profession has always known.”
Read more: CQC says dental services remain low risk
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Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2015 07:35
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The British Dental Association (BDA) has expressed grave concerns that the General Dental Council (GDC) is attempting to extend its remit well beyond the duties given to it by Parliament, in its response to the regulator’s consultation on its corporate strategy for 2016-19, which has now closed. Mick Armstrong, Chair of the BDA, said: “It looks like the dental regulator is attempting to extend its remit at the expense of registrants.”
Read more: GDC attempting to extend remit at expense of registrants
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Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2015 07:30
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The British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF) has reported an upsurge in calls to its Dental Helpline, for the second consecutive year. It says those seeking advice about their dental health over the last 12 months has increased by 17% compared with last year. Nigel Carter, Chief Executive of BDHF believes the success of the Dental Helpline is down to its sustained presence of providing independent and expert advice.
Read more: BDHF reports "upsurge" in calls to helpline
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Published: Monday, 19 October 2015 07:45
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The American Dental Association (ADA) has found that dentists’ earnings in the USA are not rebounding after the recession. Their research also shows that additional capacity is available in the dental care system, while the supply of dentists is expected to increase. They conclude that the prospects for dentist earnings ‘remain unclear’.
Read more: ADA: Prospects for US dentists’ earnings ‘remain unclear’
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Published: Thursday, 15 October 2015 08:06
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Researchers at Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry have received £150,000 of funding for a study into the oral health of toddlers. This follows findings by Foundation Dean Professor Elizabeth Kay that action to prevent tooth decay in children, such as supervised tooth brushing and fluoride varnish schemes, could also result in cost savings to the NHS of hundreds of pounds per child.
Read more: Plymouth study to investigate new approach to prevention in children
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Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2015 08:27
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A Florida ‘mom’ has been arrested after authorities say she repeatedly ignored a dentist's warning that her 4-year-old needed surgery on her rotting teeth. According to an arrest affidavit, the Sheriff's officials say Catlyn Haley was told by a dentist and multiple other medical professionals for more than a year that her daughter had severe cavities.
Read more: USA mother arrested for neglecting child’s teeth
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