Sugary diet and sepsis risk
A Western diet high in fat and sugar can pack on the pounds. But it can also put someone at greater risk of developing severe sepsis, according to a study by a Portland State University researcher.
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Oral health research
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)) is encouraging dentists, dental care professionals and dental practices to take a short survey to identify their interest in carrying out important oral health research.
'NHS dentistry on the brink'
Analysis of government data published this week has revealed over 1 million new patients tried and failed to secure access to routine NHS dental services, as a new survey of dentists by the British Dental Association points to a ticking time bomb of staffing problems:
Legionella Risk Assessment
BSI, the business standards company, has released British standard BS 8580-1:2019 Water quality, risk assessments for Legionella control – Code of practice; a significant revision to the 2010 British Standard providing further guidelines for assessing water quality and the risk of Legionnaires disease.
Avoid sugary food and drinks
New research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, reveals that a diet low in sugary food and drinks results in significant improvement in non-alcohol related fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in children aged 11 to 16 years old.
Dental and heart advice
Dental and heart experts are set to publish joint recommendations for medical and oral health professionals and patients.
New book to help stop sucking
Thumbsie has launched its own story book to help children to give up sucking their thumb or finger, a habit which can create lasting dental problems.
Patients seek ‘DIY’ dentistry
The British Dental Association has responded to reports of widespread access problems in Cornwall, including cases of patients spending 18-36 months on waiting lists and resorting to extracting their own teeth.
Prescribing self-audit tool
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)) and British Dental Association have published an updated version of their Antimicrobial Prescribing Self-Audit Tool.
Gum disease and Alzheimer’s
The BDA has urged the Department of Health and patients not to treat oral health as an optional extra, after new research findings published in the latest edition of the journal Science Advances links gum disease to Alzheimer’s.
Dental pitch in Dragons' Den
An entrepreneur will be pitching her toothbrushing system to the 'dragons' on Dragons’ Den on BBC2 this Sunday.
Post-Brexit plans revealed
New research is published today on the post-Brexit intentions of EEA-qualified dental professionals working in the UK.
Link highlighted
A new study has highlighted the link between gum disease and premature labour.
Make an impression at the OSCE
The last weekend in January will see more than 1,000 candidates across the UK sit the final stage of their National Diploma qualification in dental nursing.
Henry’s Angels treat
Henry Schein Team Members across the UK and Ireland brought smiles to the faces of seriously ill children during the holiday season.
