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Research led by Prof Martin Thornhill of University of Sheffield shows some increase in cases of infective endocarditis and a reduction in prescriptions for antibiotics following NICE guidance to dentists that prophylaxis should not be given before invasive dental procedures in patients at risk.
Read more: Rise in endocarditis follows changes to antibiotic guidance
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Published: Sunday, 30 November 2014 21:34
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The British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF) has reminded diabetics to be aware of the signs and symptoms for mouth cancer. The reminder comes as research has identified people suffering with diabetes are at ‘significantly' greater risk of developing head and neck cancer. The study discovered that people with diabetes are almost 50 per cent more likely to develop the disease compared to those without diabetes.
Read more: BDHF issues oral cancer warning to diabetics
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Published: Friday, 28 November 2014 07:35
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A Special Conference of Local Dental Committees (LDCs) has been called to debate the effects of the present General Dental Council and the way this body regulates the dental profession in the UK. The date has been set for Friday December 5, LDC Officials Day.
LDCs will debate a single motion about the failings of the GDC at a venue in central London.
Read more: LDCs call Special Conference
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Published: Thursday, 27 November 2014 07:35
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The General Dental Council (GDC) is reminding dental professionals to be proactive in assuring themselves that the verifiable continuing professional development (CPD) they undertake has adequate quality controls in place. This follows the GDC's recent publication of an advice sheet on Quality Controls for Verifiable CPD.
Read more: GDC issues advice on CPD quality
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Published: Thursday, 27 November 2014 07:29
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Andrew Lockhart-Mirams, has been elected as Chairman of the NASDAL Lawyers Group. Ray Goodman is the retiring Chairman of the group. Andrew commented: “Ray and I will continue to work closely together and I look forward to continuing to raise the standard of advice and support that NASDAL lawyers provide to dentists.”
Read more: NASDAL Lawyers’ Group elects new chairman
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Published: Wednesday, 26 November 2014 07:30
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Nick de Bois, Conservative MP for Enfield North, asked what representations he had had from the BDA about the ‘recent practices’ of the GDC. Minister Daniel Poulter outlined the contacts he and colleagues had had with the Association.
Read more: Health Minister questioned about GDC
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Published: Tuesday, 25 November 2014 07:35
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The poorest people in society have eight fewer teeth by their seventies than the richest, one of the biggest studies of its type ever undertaken has revealed. Lead author, Professor Jimmy Steele: “It’s probably not a big surprise that poorer people have worse dental health than the richest, but the surprise is just how big the differences can be and how it affects people.”
Read more: Poorest in society have eight fewer teeth
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Published: Monday, 24 November 2014 07:22
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Two Northampton dentists have successfully challenged NHS England’s guidance relating to incorporation of their NHS contracts. NASDAL members, Accountant Alan Suggett and solicitor Ray Goodman both congratulate the dentists and their barrister on their success in achieving changes to their contracts. However, they say that the guidance remains unfair and ambiguous and they are offering to help NHS England redraft the guidance to remove the postcode lottery on incorporation.
Read more: Dentists defeat NHS England in contract battle
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Published: Thursday, 20 November 2014 07:31
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The British Dental Association (BDA), as a member of the HPV Alliance, is urging the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) to consider blanket immunisation against human papillomavirus (HPV). Dr Graham Stokes, Chair of the BDA Health and Science Committee, said they welcomed this indication that the JCVI is recognising the need to extend vaccination beyond girls, but they need to go further.”
Read more: BDA: “it’s time for blanket HPV vaccinations”
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