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Published: Tuesday, 21 May 2013 15:26
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Dentistry in the UK is facing a challenging new era and practitioners should join the BDA to ensure they are prepared for it, said Martin Fallowfield, Chair of the BDA’s Principal Executive Committee, at its recent conference. He predicted that current economic problems and funding pressures will continue. It is also possible, he said, that dentistry will be faced with the possibility of further regulation.
Read more: Challenging new era dawning Fallowfield warns
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Published: Tuesday, 21 May 2013 11:01
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Parents are putting the oral health of infants and young children in harm's way by giving them ill-advised foods and drinks, a new report reveals. According to the Diet and Nutrition Survey of Infants and Young Children (DNSIYC), two in every three (62 per cent) children aged 12-18 months had ‘sugar, preserves and confectionary' foods, says the British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF). One in four (26 per cent) 12-18 month old infants also enjoyed fruit juice and soft drinks.
Read more: BDHF warns about sugary foods and drinks
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Published: Thursday, 16 May 2013 09:53
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Dentists’ representatives from across the UK have condemned the General Dental Council (GDC) decision to permit direct access to dental hygienists and therapists.
This reflects the opinions of a majority of dentists from all over the United Kingdom who believe the GDC decision was political and not based on the best interests of patients.
Read more: GDPC condemns Direct Access decision by GDC
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Published: Wednesday, 15 May 2013 07:57
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The Northern Ireland health minister Edwin Poots says he is considering fluoridation of the water supply to ensure fluoride is delivered to poorer people and dental disease is more often prevented. He said “The 2007 Oral Health Strategy stated that the greatest oral health gain is likely to be achieved through community water fluoridation."
Read more: Northern Ireland minister is considering fluoridation
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Published: Wednesday, 15 May 2013 07:56
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A new survey from Denplan/YouGov shows that 78% of the population still have regular check-ups, with women attending more than men. Over three quarters attend as a preventive measure compared with 6% when in pain. As many as 31% of the Welsh brush less than twice a day,
Read more: Denplan turns spotlight on consumers
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Published: Monday, 13 May 2013 07:41
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The needs of elderly patients must not be forgotten as the development of a new dental contract in England continues, John Milne, Chair of the BDA’s General Dental Practice Committee, has warned. Speaking at the recent conference, he said that the health needs of older patients are often currently understated. The new contract, which is being piloted, must take proper account of this patients cohort’s needs if they are to be cared for effectively.
Read more: New dental contract must care for all says John Milne
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Published: Friday, 10 May 2013 11:39
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The entire executive director team of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is to be replaced by chief executive David Behan. Additionally Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has said the CQC will be given additional funding to pay for its new inspection regime. “They will have as much money as they need to do this job properly,” he said.
Read more: CQC board completely replaced
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Published: Friday, 10 May 2013 11:38
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Speaking at the BDA Conference, health minister Earl Howe, highlighted the structural change currently taking effect across the NHS, arguing that this presented great opportunities to improve health outcomes. He said: I think dentistry has really turned the corner over the last few years.’ He added that the vast majority of the population appreciated the value of good oral health.
Read more: Dentistry has turned the corner says Lord Howe
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Published: Tuesday, 07 May 2013 07:45
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Writing in Aesthetic Dentistry Today, Linda Greenwall has welcomed the formation of the Tooth Whitening Action Group. Meanwhile the British Dental Association (BDA) has issued a fresh call for illegal tooth whitening by non-dental professionals to be stamped out, and urged dental professionals to play their part in forcing the demise of the whitening cowboys.
Read more: Further moves to eradicate illegal tooth whitening
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