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Regular consumption of pecans can prevent obesity and other health issues like diabetes, according to a new study. The new research was conducted by the National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubiran, Mexico. Researchers found that the daily consumption of pecans can prevent obesity and other health issues, including fatty liver disease and…
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Here, we have a case report of a patient with abraded teeth caused by para-functional habit with a workflow including several control steps with mock-ups, X-rays and temporary restorations for achieving optimum function. The patient, who suffered from abraded teeth caused by para-functional habit, requested a complete rehabilitation to restore her smile. The dentist digitised…
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The General Dental Council (GDC) will increase the number of Part 2 sittings of the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) from three to four in 2024. It is also increasing the size of its registration casework team and the number of independent assessors to help tackle the backlog in overseas applications. The next sitting of the…
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Almost half of employees have called in sick or left work early due to dental pain, according to new research. The study, headed up by Bupa Dental Insurance, also found that 73% of workers have delayed going to the dentist. More than two in five delayed treatment as they were worried about needing time off…
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The balance of power has shifted in dentistry – dentists don’t need reasons why they shouldn’t leave the NHS, but why they should, writes Nigel Jones. Although choice in life has always tended to be positioned as a positive thing, in my cup half empty moments, I can find myself wondering if that’s always the…
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It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Health Secretary Steve Barclay quotes inaccurate figures for NHS dentistry The Health Secretary quoted inaccurate figures on the number of dentists carrying out NHS dentistry, sparking calls for better data. Health Secretary Steve Barclay claimed that ‘around…
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The profession has argued that reforms to NHS dentistry in Scotland fall short of the changes required to make the service. Announced today, a reformed payment system will be rolled out in Scotland from 1 November 2023. This includes changes to the fees provided for many treatments. It will see the number of items on…
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A health board has kicked off an online oral health advice service to help patients who are struggling to access NHS dentistry. The move was made by NHS Dumfries and Galloway as thousands face travelling outside the region to access NHS dental care. The website offers oral health tips, including how to brush your teeth…
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We hear from Dentsply’s Max Milz about the digitalisation of dentistry and why it can help to simplify and future-proof your dentistry. My name is Max Milz and I am responsible for the equipment and software business at Dentsply Sirona. That covers CEREC, 3D printing, CBCT, intraoral scanners, treatment centres, our software platform DS Core,…
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One third of young people have had a cosmetic dental procedure or treatment in the past year, new research shows. According to new research, one third of under 35 have had a cosmetic dental procedure or treatment in the last 12 months, spending an average of £3,677. Amongst those aged 25-34, one in ten (10%)…
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The Health Secretary quoted inaccurate figures on the number of dentists carrying out NHS dentistry, sparking calls for better data. Health Secretary Steve Barclay claimed that ‘around two thirds of dentists do not go on to do NHS work’ when discussing the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan. However he was meant to say ‘around one…
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Almost one in four practitioners who are administering aesthetic injections such as Botox are dentists, new research shows. According to a study led by University College London researchers, 24% of cosmetic practitioners who are administering injections such as Botox are dentists, while 8% are dental nurses. Researchers evaluated 3,000 websites to identify 1,224 independent clinics…
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Patients with type 2 diabetes who demonstrate good oral hygiene habits show lower blood glucose levels over 24 hours. This is according to a joint study by the Minami Diabetes Clinical Research Center and oral healthcare company Sunstar. The new cross-sectional study investigated oral hygiene habits and blood glycemic control indicators, finding that good oral…
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It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… GDC reveals number of dental professionals erased or suspended for ‘top-up’ fees The GDC revealed the number of dental professionals who were erased or suspended for charges including ‘top-up’ fees since 2006. This comes after Dentistry.co.uk sent a Freedom of…
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More than six million adults failed to get an NHS dental appointment in the last two years, statistics suggest. The profession has spoken out about the ‘government’s failure’ to honour pledges to introduce a recovery plan for NHS dentistry. Analysis undertaken by the BDA of government data published last week suggests unmet need for dentistry…
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Members of Parliament urged the government to implement restrictions on the packaging of disposable vapes in a bid to reduce use among children. This week, the Health and Social Care Committee pushed for limits on the packaging and marketing of e-cigarettes, similar to tobacco products. The committee is calling for the government to: Consider bringing…
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Dental professionals have warned that dental associates and dental nurses are being forgotten as talks considering dental reform continue. Last week, the Health and Social Care Committee unveiled its ninth report into dentistry of the 2022-23 period. It said it is ‘totally unacceptable in the 21st century’ that people are in pain and distress due…
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More than 1,300 dentists have signed an open letter that calls for a patient-centred and prevention-focused approach to NHS dentistry. The letter – addressed to Health Secretary Steve Barclay – urged the government to accept new recommendations for NHS dentistry. These were set out in a report published by the the Health and Social Care…
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‘Education is power’ – Gina Vega explains why education is so important to her and her passion for passing on knowledge to the profession. Please tell us a little bit about your journey into dentistry When I was eight years old, I decided I wanted to be a dentist. I loved the smell of the…
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