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Government plans to control antimicrobial resistance launched
Plans to contain and control antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by 2040 are being launched by the Government. The Department of Health…
Dentistry
Online antibiotic prescriptions ‘indefensible’
Online antibiotic prescriptions are indefensible without seeing dental patients first, the British Dental Association (BDA) has said. The statement was made after…
Dentistry
New toolkit for effective antibiotic stewardship launched
As the number of prescriptions for antibiotics falls, a new toolkit has been launched to help support effective antimicrobial stewardship. The…
Dentistry
Antibiotics being handed out ‘like smarties’ by online pharmacies
A BBC investigation has revealed a rise in the number of online pharmacies selling antibiotics without face-to-face consultations. A number of medical…
Dentistry
Landmark antimicrobial resistance declaration signed
A landmark declaration to rid the world of antimicrobial resistance superbugs has been signed by 193 countries. The declaration has…
Dentistry
The antibiotics dilemma
Michael Watson discusses the growing concern of antimicrobial resistance, and the growing pressure on dentists to prescribe antibiotics. The health story…
Dentistry
Calls for judicious use of antibiotics in dentistry
The British Dental Association (BDA) is working with experts to combat the health risks from pathogens resistant to antibiotics. The…
Dentistry
BDA calls for a joint effort on antimicrobial resistance
The BDA is looking to combat health risks from the growing number of pathogens in dentistry resistant to antibiotics. The decision…
Dentistry
BDA to support the dental profession in tackling antimicrobial resistance
The British Dental Association (BDA) has taken action in the battle to combat antimicrobial resistance in dentistry. The World Health Organization…
Dentistry