A new study by Swiss researchers looked at the cost-effectiveness of implant-supported single crowns (ISCs) compared to fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) when restoring a single missing tooth (Journal of Dental Research, December 2013, Vol. 92:12, pp. 183S-188S). The information can help clinicians guide patient decision-making they believe.
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The European Parliament has rejected proposals contained in the proposed revision of the Medical Devices Regulations that could have had a negative impact on a large range of dental products and procedures. Edmund Proffitt, BDTA Policy and Public Affairs Director, commented, “The industry can breathe a sigh of relief as MEP’s have seen sense.” and agreed to key amendments in the new Medical Devices Regulations.”
Read more: Europe sees sense on nanomaterials and dental implants
Dentists are urged to beware of patients bearing gifts this Christmas says dental defence organisation MDDUS. Dental adviser Doug Hamilton warns there are ethical dilemmas for dentists to consider before a patient’s kind gesture should be accepted. MDDUS members have enquired as to whether accepting even the most mundane gift could breach the following guidance in the new GDC Standards.
The General Dental Council (GDC) has launched a consultation on new statutory rules for continuing professional development (CPD). Among changes being proposed are new minimum CPD hours requirements, introduction of outcomes that relate to the Standards for the Dental Team, emphasising the importance of good quality CPD by requiring that all CPD be verifiable and introducing annual CPD declarations as a requirement of ongoing registration.
Surgeon Commander Tim Dean has taken charge of the passing-out-parade at HMS Raleigh. He is believed to be a first Royal Navy dentist to carry out this role. He said: "This was a one-off opportunity that dental officers just don't get and I think because of that everyone was keeping their fingers crossed to see how it would go.”
The General Dental Council (GDC), is urging patients to check their dental professional is registered. It has produced a logo that dental professionals can use on their website and on other materials visible to patients, for example on practice leaflets. The logo highlights the requirement for dental professionals to be registered with the GDC and also that there are standards that they must meet.
Heidi Marshall, a partner in Dodd and Co and a NASDAL member has warned dentists that if they have children and their partner is earning significantly less than them and claiming Child Benefit, they could be affected by the changes to the benefit system introduced earlier this year. Any family which has one earner bringing in £50,000 or more will find that they are expected to pay back some or all of the child benefit paid to them between January and April 5, 2013.
Gaps remain in dental professionals’ understanding of the complexities surrounding direct access the BDA has said. The new arrangements which were implemented in May by the GDC have left dental professionals with a number of questions that require clarification, a recent meeting of dental stakeholders said.
Read more: Clarification needed on implementing direct access
The final member of the new slimline General Dental Council (GDC) has been appointed. Kirstie Moons has been approved by the Privy Council as the registrant member from Wales. She started her career as a dental nurse and has since worked with the University Dental Hospital in Cardiff, where she held the roles of Dental Nurse Training Officer and then Dental Nurse Manager.