MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'dental health'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:02:16 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4305063&cid=t_117233_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fcelebrate-the-new-year-by-prioritizing-your-health%2F For the past few years, I have started out each January with a visit to my oncologist. From there I review the tests that I need for the year. This year I need a colonoscopy, and my oncologist usually wants an annual chest x-ray. I think I should get a bone density test and I will get a Pap smear and the usual blood tests. I personally don’t need a mammogram because I have reconstructed breasts, but I urge my friends and of course Sister to get one each year. All of these tests and doctor visits are a necessity for breast cancer survivors anyway. In addition, I should get a cardio stress test; I last had one of those two years ago. Another thing I need to get on top of is the dentist; I tend to let too much time lapse between appointments since I think I take such good personal care of m... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4305063 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:39:29 +0100 4305063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4442002&cid=t_117233_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Flook_and_feel_healthier_with_teeth_whitening.php © John SchanlaubDiscolored teeth can be a turn off. Discoloration can usually occur when a person smokes regularly or they eat plenty of candy or drink a lot of coffee or colored soda beverages. The discoloration can be accelerated when a person fails to brush their teeth regularly. The types of discoloration can range from a mild yellow to a dark brown. Discolored teeth can be very unattractive, and it can be a sign to the outside world that you have neglected your oral ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4442002 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 05:18:19 +0100 4442002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4162964&cid=t_117233_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FkCVpsNC0GWk%2F Check out this post about some possible benefits of omega-3s by Catherine Donaldson-Evans at AOL Health. Following a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids may cut your risk of getting gum disease, according to a study by researchers at Harvard. The top food source of omega-3s is fish. Fish oil supplements are also high in the beneficial fatty acids. Severe gum disease, called periodontitis, happens when the gums become badly inflamed after bacteria builds up. In its advanced stages, the condition can cause receding gums, as well as tooth and bone loss. Omega-3s are known to be anti-inflammatory agents. “The bacteria involved (in periodontitis) seem to need inflammation to grow,” lead author Dr. Kenneth J. Mukamal of Harvard Medical School told Reuters Health. “Indeed, anti-in... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4162964 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 22:31:01 +0100 4162964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119394&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator-2%2Ftrick-or-treating-for-change%2F I don’t know about you, but we can’t get enough of Halloween! Adorable kids in their cute, scary, and sometimes downright hilarious costumes. It’s a time for creativity and fun. What’s even better is that charities across the country are finding new ways to involve their communities in brotherly love, even on holidays like Halloween, which, truthfully, is known more as a time of tricking than a time of giving. But the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation is just one of the many wonderful and deserving organizations that are aiming to make change this Halloween season (pun intended)! The National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) is dedicated to eliminating America’s number one chronic childhood illness: pediatric dental disease. Millions of children nationwide s... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119394 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:17:17 +0100 4119394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3957878&cid=t_117233_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fpearly-white-pain-daily-health-quiz%2F photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: Sometimes pain in your teeth can stem from unusual sources. Which of the following activities could indirectly lead to tooth pain: Lifting weights, painting your house, or cooking? #MicroPollDiv_275366 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Yesterday’s Question: If you’re sporting those bites we showed you yesterday, well — you’re kind of screwed. You’ve got bedbugs. The good news is that bites aren’t harmful, and bedbugs don’t carry disease. The bad news is that you’re going to have to get rid of the critters. Good luck! Post from: BlissTree Pearly White Pain: Daily Health Quiz (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3957878 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:45:59 +0100 3957878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3861983&cid=t_117233_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwomen-get-more-cavities-and-having-babies-doesnt-help-either%2F Next time your dentist tells you you’re due for a filling, curse your gender (and your babies, if you have any). According to a study published in ScienceDaily, women are more likely than men to get cavities, largely because of the hormonal changes during puberty and pregnancy. Pregnancy, in particular, seems to do some serious dental damage. For starters, heightened estrogen levels during pregnancy promote cavities and cause dietary changes. Pregnancy also change saliva composition, depleting important elements that prevent cavities. Pre-baby time also makes women less likely to eat meat and more likely to crave sugary, fatty foods – not good for the chompers. So keep popping calcium pills, brushing, and flossing, especially if you’re preggers. Toothless mommy is so not in r... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3861983 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:32:08 +0100 3861983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794952&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator-2%2Fdentsits-spread-sunshine%2F It can prevent bone loss, improve dental health, reduce the risk for 16 types of cancer, as well as heart disease, chronic pain, and other serious chronic health problems. It’s free… or you can buy it for about $.03 for 2000iu. What is this wonder drug? Vitamin D, which isn’t really a vitamin at all, but a steroid hormone. With the news that Gwyneth Paltrow has a pre-osteoporosis condition because of her vitamin D deficiency, the sunshine vitamin is getting lots of attention. What does this have to do with dentistry? Vitamin D Deficiency… Allows bone resporption (as in jawbone degeneration) Allows increased inflammation (as in the symptom closely linked to periodontal disease) Affects almost 40% of Americans (that’s about half of your patients) We know that dentists play an imp... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794952 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:15:58 +0100 3794952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3644716&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F08%2Fdoctors-dentists-review-body-ddrb-distribution-of-the-award-for-general-medical-services-contractors-2010-11-letter-dated-8-june-2010%2F Title: Doctors’ & Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB): distribution of the award for General Medical Services Contractors 2010-11, letter dated 8 June 2010 Skinny: Details the distribution of the award from the Doctors & Dentists’ Review Body. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 3p. Published: 08/06/10 Filed under: Dental Health, Grey Literature, Medical Staff, Pay, Primary Care Tagged: Dear Colleague Letters, Dentists, Grey Literature, Medical Staff, Pay (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3644716 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:54:09 +0100 3644716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3640950&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F08%2Fplcmo201001-plcno201001-plcpho201001-the-influenza-immunisation-programme-201011%2F Title: PL/CMO/2010/01, PL/CNO/2010/01, PL/CPHO/2010/01: The influenza immunisation programme 2010/11 Skinny: Contains information about the annual seasonal influenza immunisation programme for winter 2010/11, including influenza immunisation for frontline health and social care staff, and the poultry worker immunisation programme. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 4p. Published: 26/05/10 Filed under: AHPs, Dental Health, Grey Literature, Health Visiting, Immunisation, Influenza, Medical Staff, NHS, Nursing, Social Services Tagged: Grey Literature, Immunisation, Influenza, NHS, Professional Letters, Social Services, Staff (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3640950 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:50:00 +0100 3640950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581549&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F20%2Fimproving-oral-health-and-dental-outcomes-developing-the-dental-public-health-workforce-in-england%2F Title: Improving oral health and dental outcomes: developing the dental public health workforce in England Skinny: Report giving guidance on developing the dental public health workforce to enable PCTs and SHAs to promote oral health, increase access to dental services and secure safe, high quality dental services which meet the needs of the local population. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 100p. Published: 24/03/2010 Additional Documents: Improving oral health and dental outcomes: developing the dental public health workforce in England – short report (summary of key issues for PCTs and SHAs) Letter Filed under: Dental Health, Grey Literature, NHS, Outcomes, Primary Care, Public Health, Quality, Strategic Health Authorities Tagged: Dental Health, Grey Literature, Outcomes, Pr... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581549 Thu, 20 May 2010 04:46:33 +0100 3581549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3479833&cid=t_117233_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FLGnd6Nmc4hc%2F Does Fluoride Really Work? Even though Quebec has the lowest rate of fluoridated water, and Ontario has the highest, Canadian statistics show that tooth decay rates are basically the same in the two provinces. (via The Globe and Mail) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3479833 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:16:39 +0100 3479833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3437798&cid=t_117233_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fcresta_prohealtha_sensitive_shield_against_teeth_sensitivity.php We've all had that moment when you bite into an ice cream cone or sip a hot drink only to feel excruciating pain in your teeth. Well, obviously, you're not alone. More than 50% of American adults will suffer from tooth sensitivity at some point in their lifetime, and surprisingly, more than 50% of adults have gum recession which is one of the leading causes of sensitivity. Did you know? 50% of adults will suffer from tooth sensitivity at some point in their lifetime. More ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3437798 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3437798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3306921&cid=t_117233_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fblp_ZATKmA4%2F Fear of dentists seems to be universal. We all know people who are afraid to go see a dentist. Some people may have been traumatized while in a dentist’s chair earlier in life, some may have unknowingly developed their fear from the adults around them, or maybe they are just afraid. No matter the reason, although they may be afraid and delay trips to the dentist, they most likely end up going to have the necessary procedures done. However, there are many who are so afraid that they never go to the dentist, despite the condition of their teeth and this is a serious issue that has to be addressed. Dental care is more than cosmetic and it’s more than just fixing a broken tooth or putting in a filling. Dentists are trained to look for signs of oral cancers and they often can tell t... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3306921 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:55:48 +0100 3306921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2993728&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F15%2Fdental-commissioning-data-for-quarter-ending-september-2009%2F Title: Dental commissioning data for quarter ending September 2009 Skinny: Information about the number of new NHS dental contracts signed and rejected and the approximate service value of these contracts expressed in units of dental activity. Also data on dental services commissioned. From June 2008 only the dental commissioning data has been collected. Key findings this quarter: All 152 Commissioners (PCTs and Care Trusts) returned data. 86.9 million UDAs have been commissioned as at 30th September 2009. This represents an increase of 2.5 million (2.9 %) on the UDAs commissioned as at 30th June 2009. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 17p Published: 05/11/2009 Posted in Dental Health, Grey Literature, NHS, Statistical Data Tagged: Commissioning, Dental Health, Grey Literature, Statist... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2993728 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:42:07 +0100 2993728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2804093&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F16%2Fseptember-21-is-world-alzheimers-day%2F Every year on September 21, Alzheimer’s Disease associations across the globe recognize World Alzheimer’s Day.  This year’s theme for World Alzheimer’s Day is ‘Diagnosing Dementia: See It Sooner’. Across the globe scientists are aiming to establish a link between oral health and Alzheimers.  For example, the British Dental Health Foundation received a grant to study [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2804093 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:27:44 +0100 2804093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774684&cid=t_117233_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fn6llr735uoc%2F It’s already known that your oral health – the condition of your gums, in particular – can have an effect on your heart healthy, but now researchers are finding that there may also be a connection with head and neck cancers. Chronic periodontitis, progressive bone loss and loosening of soft tissue surrounding the teeth, was to add to the risk of head and neck cancers, in particular, cancers in the mouth. In a study published in the most recent issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, researchers came to this conclusion after after studying 463 patients (207 control patients). “Although the study is comparatively small, the researchers were able to also see an association between bone loss and the risk of head and neck cancer.” However, the re... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774684 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:23:25 +0100 2774684 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774742&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fthe-n95-respirator-dental-mask-of-the-future%2F On September 3, 2009, the Institute of Medicine issued recommendations that had been requested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that the use loose paper masks are deemed inadequate because the H1N1 virus could pass through and put healthcare workers at risk. The recommendation for healthcare workers is to switch to the N95 respirator, which forms an airtight seal around the nose and mouth. The key issue with this switch will be the proper fitting and how the mask is worn. If properly used, the new mask filters out over 95% of the particulate matter (down to 0.3 micrometers – smaller than a virus). The Institute of Medicine provides independent, evidence-based advice to the healthcare industry, key leaders, health professionals, and the public. It remains to be seen wheth... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774742 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:17:48 +0100 2774742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2730031&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F24%2F5301%2F Title: Local self-assessment audit for assessing implementation of HTM 01-05: decontamination in primary care dental practices and related infection prevention and control issues The Skinny: Audit tool produced jointly by the Department and the Infection Prevention Society, to allow practices to assess their level of compliance with the HTM 01-05: decontamination in primary care dental practices. It will allow practices to identify areas where they need to improve the quality of the decontamination process to achieve essential quality requirements and best practice, as identified in the guidance document. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 16p Published: 24/08/2009 Posted in Dental Health, Grey Literature, Infection Control, NHS Tagged: Clinical Audit, Dental Health, Grey Literature, Guid... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2730031 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:34:28 +0100 2730031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2660831&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fa-mouthful-of-goodness-probiotics-for-oral-health%2F Probiotics S. salivarius and B. coagulens promote good bacteria that fight bad bacteria in the mouth. A new lozenge called Advanced Oral Hygiene, by Life Extension, used twice daily after brushing, improves oral and digestive health. These particular probiotics may also improve the immune system’s response, as well. B. coagulens helps white blood cells detect bad bacteria and gives “natural killer cells” an energy boost. S. salivarius deters inflammatory cytokines in the body. Another benefit, and a result of the digestive benefits, Advanced Oral Hygiene lozenges promote fresh breath. Studies show that 85% of participating halitosis patients experienced improvement. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2660831 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:56:00 +0100 2660831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2598162&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F14%2Frecent-health-related-statutory-instruments-8%2F SI 2009 No. 1559 (W.154) NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE, WALES. The Local Health Boards (Transfer of Staff, Property, Rights and Liabilities) (Wales) Order 2009 SI 2009 No. 1558 (W.153). NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE, WALES. The National Health Service Trusts (Transfer of Staff, Property, Rights and Liabilities) (Wales) Order 2009 SI 2009 No. 1808. Health Care And Associated Professions. Dentists Professions Complementary To Dentistry. The General Dental Council (Constitution) Order 2009 Posted in Legislation, Statutory Instruments Tagged: Dental Health, Legislation, NHS, Property, Statutory Instruments, TUPE, Wales (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2598162 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:29:45 +0100 2598162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2593133&cid=t_117233_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FeUwaBd_AtBg%2F New research has determined that diets high in fermentable carbohydrates can cause poor dental health. We always think of carbs as adding to health problems such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, but rarely does the subject of dental health arise. Until now. A new article in this month’s Dental Research magazine says that “poor dental health has been linked to a number of chronic diseases.” The article argues that dentists should be asking their patients about their nutritional habits as part of their regular care. Image: sxc.hu. Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Carbs Bad for Dental Health (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2593133 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:07:44 +0100 2593133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2576508&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F07%2Findicators-of-children-and-adults%25e2%2580%2599-healthy-weight-in-north-west-local-authorities%2F Title: Indicators of Children and Adults’ Healthy Weight in North West Local Authorities The Skinny: Details of performance indicators used to develop an online tool from the North West Public Health Observatory to measure healthy weight and obesity in North West Local Authorities. 4 domains are measured by the tool: Obese and overweight (5 indicators for children and adults). Physical activity (7 indicators including exercise for children and adults and mode of travel to school for children). Eating (2 indicators: healthy eating adults and benefits claimed due to eating related conditions). Other (3 indicators: two for dental health in children and one for schools achieving Healthy Schools Status). Size of document: 14p. Published: 17/06/2009 Posted in Adults, Children, Diet, Lifestyl... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2576508 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:36:22 +0100 2576508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452334&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F03%2Fvariation-notices-for-gds-contracts-and-pds-agreements-to-bring-contracts-in-line-with-current-regulations%2F PCTs may wish to review their existing contracts and agreements in the light of the following RTF templates of the Standard General Dental Services Variation Notice 2009 and Personal Dental Services Agreements Variation Notice 2009 prepared by the Department of Health’s Solicitors. Both are prepared on the basis that the numbering adopted in the signed contract or agreement follows that used in the Standard General Dental Services Contract and PDS Agreement templates dated 2006. Revised standard contract and agreement templates, which incorporate these changes, are available for new contracts and agreements and supersede those published in 2006. 2009 GDS variation notice 2009 revised standard GDS contract 2009 PDS variation notice 2009 revised standard PDS agreement Posted in Dental Heal... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452334 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:14:43 +0100 2452334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2423994&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F20%2Fheads-and-how-to-read-them%2F Transforming NHS Dentistry a paper from the Conservative Party sets out their plans to increase access to NHS Dentists.  The main focus of their proposed policy is preventive dentistry.  To enable change they aim to: Reduce bureaucracy and cut out waste Create new incentives for dentists to spend more time on preventative dental care, improving oral health and reducing long term costs Reintroduce dental screening for children in schools Give dentists the freedom to charge patients who repeatedly miss appointments Ensure taxpayer-trained dentists work for the NHS for at least five years Posted in Dental Health, Grey Literature, NHS (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2423994 Wed, 20 May 2009 14:34:16 +0100 2423994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405412&cid=t_117233_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F05%2F14%2Frecession-mental-health-use-has-doubled%2F While a recession has been bad for health products and services in general, it’s been a boon for mental health industry. Data comes from a survey of 3,307 adults surveyed once in January and again in April 2009. The survey found that people actually spending and using various health services and products — primarily the use of prescription drugs, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, physician services, dental services, and health/personal care goods — fell during that time period. During the same time period, demand for psychiatric and mental health services nearly doubled — from 4 percent in January to 7 percent in April. Job loss, loss of your home, and lack of discretionary income likely drives more people to seek out help for feeling depressed, anxious or other em... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405412 Thu, 14 May 2009 18:00:14 +0100 2405412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349140&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fgood-oral-health-contributes-to-successful-organ-transplants%2F April is Organ Donor Awareness Month. Twenty-five thousand organ transplants are performed in the US annually. Drugs like immunosuppressants and anti-rejection medications are prescribed to promote acceptance of transplanted organs. These drugs compromise a patient’s immune system. Good oral health, as we know, contributes to overall health and a strong immune system. Therefore, for organ transplant patients, oral health should be a primary concern prior to and following surgery. In children, particularly, poor oral health and oral health problems (caries, gum disease, hypoplasia or hypomineralization) and/or improper tooth development can be a factor in organ rejection. A recent article at MedicalNewsToday.com states, “Ultimately, prevention holds the key to a successful transplantat... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349140 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:02:05 +0100 2349140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512059&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Foral-b-stages%2F (Source: Dental Heroes) Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512059 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:57:11 +0100 2512059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2284179&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F19%2Fnational-guidelines-for-the-appointment-of-dentists-with-a-special-interest-dwsi-in-special-care-dentistry%2F provides PCTs with guidance and the competency framework for the scope of treatment that can be undertaken. Posted in Grey Literature, Primary Care, Quality Tagged: Competencies, Dental Health, Grey Literature, Primary Care (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2284179 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:19:16 +0100 2284179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2200393&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F02%2F20%2Fcitizens-advice-bureau-mystery-shopping-of-pct-helplines%2F Every primary care trust in England now runs a dental access helpline to help match up patients looking for NHS care with a dentist in their area.  In August and September 2008, the Citizen’s Advice Bureau mystery shopping of PCT helplines was undertaken with 55 dental helplines across England,  to see  how effective these helplines are in providing patients with the  information and advice they need to find a dentist. The survey found that: 72% of calls were either useful and / or provided them with the information they needed. There was less satisfied in areas of shortage - not just because it was not possible to get an appointment with a dentist, but also because of the service they received from the helpline, where they were less likely to be able to speak to  an adviser. N... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2200393 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:30:53 +0100 2200393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2194783&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Fassets%2Fmp3-eating-disorders-and-dentists-with-dr-max-anderson-11-min-11-sec.wav National Eating Disorders Awareness Week begins Monday, February 22nd. This sounds like a medical issue, but the ADA tells us that dentists are often the first to detect eating disorders in patients. DentalBlogs interviewed Dr. Max Anderson, Dental Affairs Advisor for Delta Dental, to learn what dentists should watch for, how to address concerns with patients, and where to find resources for staff and patient education. Download the 11-minute MP3 here: mp3-eating-disorders-and-dentists-with-dr-max-anderson-11-min-11-sec For more information, check out these resources: American Dietetic Association British Dental Journal DentalCareUniverse.com Dr. Max Anderson received his dental degree from the University of Nebraska (1976), his Master of Science in Restorative Dentistry form The Univer... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2194783 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:51:37 +0100 2194783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2185105&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdentalheroes%2F%7E3%2FlLRry1anB0U%2F For most of use, our dental care needs can be taken care of with a few common household items: a toothbrush, floss, toothpaste, and rinse. Keep in mind that I said most of us. There is also that segment of society that likes to think outside the box - sometimes WAY outside of the box. It is precisely these people that must have inspired the great people at TrendHunter.com to compile a fantastic list of “37 Tooth and Dental Innovations”. You won’t believe what they found. My Favorite Items on the List It wasn’t easy, but the next 5 items were the most interesting(read “strange”) items on TendHunter’s list. 1. Ice-Cream Flavored Toothpaste The available flavors are: Banilla Bling, Cha Cha Chocolate, Blingside(orange & vanilla), and Baby Bling... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2185105 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:41:57 +0100 2185105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2144456&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F01%2F29%2Fprimary-care-and-community-services-improving-gp-services%2F is a guide to support primary care trusts in becoming world class commissioners of primary care and community services.  Also in the series Primary care and community services: improving dental access, quality and oral health focus’ on dental health and commissioning. Posted in Commissioning, Dental Health, Grey Literature, NHS, Primary Care, Quality   Tagged: Commissioning, Community Services, Dental Health, Grey Literature, NHS, Primary Care, Quality, World Class Commissioning    (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2144456 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:38:19 +0100 2144456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2130091&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F01%2F23%2Fcelebrate-national-childrens-dental-health-month%2F Each February the American Dental Association sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) to stress the importance of oral health. The ADA has provided a NCDHM resource page that includes downloads for children and caregivers. Here are some other resources to help you promote this celebration and provide information for patients and caregivers. About.com:  tips for [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2130091 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:01:33 +0100 2130091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2092537&cid=t_117233_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fpearlydreams_allnatural_sleepinducing_toothpaste_aids_in_insomnia_jet_lag.php Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 2480184 Here's the first all-natural sleep inducing toothpaste, PearlyDreams. New Yorkers can now rest easy. Manhattan's elite dentist, Dr. Arthur... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2092537 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:01:16 +0100 2092537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2033007&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fa-friend-of-dentists-hits-it-big%2F Dr. Mehmet C. Oz (47) may be best known for his association with Oprah as “America’s Doctor,” but what dentists need to know is that he’s a strong advocate of the gum disease/systemic health philosophy. At the recent Greater New York Dental Meeting, Dr. Oz began his talk by announcing that we have clear facts to associate gum disease with cardiac disease. He added some interesting tidbits, such as a pregnant woman with gum disease has a one-in-seven chance to give birth to a healthy child that will have normal development. Dr. Oz believes that health education for the public is the primary challenge we face as a nation, and as a dentist, you can make an impact in this area. According to Broadcasting & Cable, Oprah’s production company, Harpo, will launch ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2033007 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:32:56 +0100 2033007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2019510&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdentalheroes%2F%7E3%2F475262136%2F If you have kids, you’ll probably want to check out a site that was brought to my attention the other day. The site, listerinekids.com, is a resource dedicated to educating us about the various ways in which we can get our childrens’ dental health on the right track from a young age. Advice by Age Group The dental health needs of children are different than those of adults. So, listerinekids.com has provided advice for parents of children in three different age groups: 6-7, 8-10, 11-12. I can’t quite figure out why they didn’t create an age group for younger children, but this is a start. Games Your kids can even play a game called “Mission Magnitizer” that purports to teach them the importance of good oral hygiene. Not sure how effectively it drives h... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2019510 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:44:29 +0100 2019510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2011006&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fpatients-can-reduce-risk-for-tooth-enamel-erosion-by-making-wise-diet-choices%2F Enamel erosion is a problem that probably affects many of your patients. Acids found in soft drinks and fruit drinks are extremely harsh on tooth enamel. In fact, some of the citric acids in fruit drinks cause more damage to tooth enamel than sulfuric acid (battery acid) would. Unlike other parts of the body (skin, for instance), tooth enamel does not naturally regenerate. The AGD recently released a study in General Dentistry (July/August 2008) that tells us home-brewed tea with no additives, like sugar, milk, or lemon, is not erosive. Canned teas aren’t included in this finding because of high sugar content and other additives. In addition to being neutral for tooth enamel, brewed tea has antioxidants that reduce risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Just slightly healthier ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2011006 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:57:45 +0100 2011006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1997640&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdentalheroes%2F%7E3%2F468041205%2F More erosive than battery acid You may want to reconsider reaching for a soft drink or sugar-laden fruit drink the next time you’re in the mood for a beverage. Other than the high caloric content of such drinks, these drinks can have a profoundly damaging effect on your tooth enamel. The culprits - citric acid and sugar. The average soft drink currently contains approximately 17 grams of sugar. That’s a tad more sugar than is found in 4 sugar cubes! Yuck. What’s even more alarming as far as I’m concerned is that many soft drinks and fruit drinks contain citric acid. Citric acid is more erosive than hydrochloric and sulfuric acid - that’s battery acid for those of you who didn’t know. If that doesn’t make you want to put the can or bottle down I do... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1997640 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:42:53 +0100 1997640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512084&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Fbrush-teeth-correctly-video%2F (Source: Dental Heroes) Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512084 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:09:03 +0100 2512084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1948537&cid=t_117233_147_f&fid=38117&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.engageinhealth.com%2F2008%2F11%2Flook_after_your_teeth_if_you_c_1.html It feels fair to say most people don’t like going to the dentist. Yet, for those of us in the UK that do choose to engage with this aspect of our health by having regular check-ups, it is not always possible to do so. Earlier this year, a Citizen’s Advice poll suggested a lack of access has prevented one in six people from seeing an NHS dentist for almost two years. However, as we are now living longer, managing our dental (and overall) health throughout our lives is more important than ever. Furthermore, in the older population, a UK report last week showed that more than a third of over 75s fail to have regular check-ups. This is particularly significant as older people produce less saliva meaning the decay process is quicker and tooth decay and pain can lead to poor nutrition in t... The Health Engagement Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1948537 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:07:54 +0100 1948537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1886301&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdentists-should-know-bogus-bottled-water%2F Yesterday, MedicalNewsToday.com published an article about a 2-year study, by Environmental Working Group (EWG), on bottled water. It seems that bottled water is pretty much the same as tap water. However, 2 of the 10 brands examined had levels of chlorine over what’s allowed in California. And apparently there is a “voluntary standard” for reporting carcinogens in bottled water. Five states produce/allow sell of bottled water that exceeds the standards. As a dentist, you know that many areas have municipal water that’s fluorinated, but most bottled water is unfluorinated. All the bad, none of the good? What are we buying, and why? The researchers who conducted the study for EWG recommend that bottled water manufacturers be held to the same standards as municipal w... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1886301 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:40:51 +0100 1886301 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1870544&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F12%2Fprimary-concerns-older-people%25e2%2580%2599s-access-to-primary-care%2F a report from Age Concern, focuses on General Practice, Dental Health and Podiatry.  It finds that older people consider their GP to be the most important person in their healthcare. They find there is sufficient time to discuss everything they wanted to with their GP or practice nurse, but around 14% found some difficulty in making an appointment when they wanted it. 10% of those surveyed by Age Concern had difficulty arranging a home visit and some people were unaware that they could even request a home visit. Just over 50% of respondents had an NHS dentist and there were significant regional variations in access. In addition to problems in finding a dentist, the survey showed that some older people were not aware of the importance of regular dental care. Despite of the importance of g... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1870544 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:18:45 +0100 1870544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1859404&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F08%2Fgovernment-response-to-health-select-committee-report-on-dental-services%2F The House of Commons Health Select Committee published its report on Dental Services on 2 July 2008.  This Command Paper sets out the interim Government response to Health Select Committee report on dental services. The new dental contractual arrangements are seen by the government as providing a better basis for Primary Care Trusts to commission services, the new system provides them with the power and flexibility to meet the needs of local people.  The government accept the view that progress on improving access has been disappointing to date.  Consultation with professional and patient groups will review how, both nationally and locally, we and the NHS can achieve the maximum benefits for patients reform. Strategic Health Authorities should consider the high-impact changes that will ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1859404 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:40:42 +0100 1859404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1855970&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fpoor-oral-health-can-cause-localized-hair-loss%2F Cosmetic dentistry has taken flight in recent years. Publicity from Extreme Makeover (ABC) and new technology, like CEREC for one-visit porcelain restorations, Zoom! Whitening, and Lumineers, has boosted the popularity of cosmetic dentistry. In addition, recent research has revealed a link between overall health and oral health, such as the fact that gum disease can contribute to increased risk for a number of problems, from low-weight births to heart attacks, strokes, and Alzheimer’s. We now know that oral health can contribute to a person’s appearance, outside of their smile. Image conscious patients will be interested to learn that alopecia areata, a condition of hair loss, may be connected to poor oral health. According to an article on www.plasmetic.com, bald patches some... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1855970 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:23:31 +0100 1855970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1844592&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fnational-dental-hygiene-month%2F Ah, October. Leaves begin to fall. Dark comes early. All that Halloween candy is just lying in wait for unsuspecting, healthy teeth. Maybe not so coincidentally, October is also National Dental Health Month. The American Dental Hygienists’ Association has a some cool stuff for you to promote the event. Check it out – posters, screen savers, ideas for community service: http://www.adha.org/ndhm/index.html. Of course, online sign up for Give Kids a Smile starts today, as well. The 2009 GKAS day will be Friday, February 5th. Get involved here: http://www.ada.org/prof/events/featured/gkas/index.asp. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1844592 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:58:07 +0100 1844592 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1810539&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F09%2F19%2Fchildrens-dental-health-new-pew-center-initiative%2F The Pew Center on the States is launching a major effort to improve access to dental care for disadvantaged children.  They are mounting a national campaign to raise awareness of the problem, recruit influential leaders to call for change, and showcase states that have made progress and can serve as models for reform. For additional information [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1810539 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:06:52 +0100 1810539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1768794&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F09%2F05%2Flatest-pandemic-guidance%2F Pandemic influenza Surge capacity and prioritisation in health services (draft for comment) is designed to give guidance on managing the surge capacity needed to respond to an increased volume of patients during an influenza pandemic. Pandemic influenza Guidance for Dental Practices provides a brief overview of pandemic flu, how it is transmitted and the recommendations for containing its transmission with reference to a dental setting. Pandemic influenza Guidance on the delivery of and contract arrangements for primary care dentistry provides specific advice to the NHS on the delivery and contract arrangements for primary care dentistry in the event of a Pandemic. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1768794 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:06:42 +0100 1768794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1593730&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2F07%2Fnorth-west-fluoridation-evaluation-group%2F The North West Fluoridation Evaluation Group (hosted by ALW PCT) has drafted a Paper to the North West PCT Chief Executives Meeting – June 2008 on behalf of all 24 PCTs in the north west.  PCTs in the north west in the coming months will be considering whether to ask the North West Strategic Health Authority to explore the possibility of fluoridation, and the report provides information to help PCTs make this decision.  The decision PCTs need to make is not a decision to put fluoride in the water, nor is it a decision to request a consultation.  It is a decision to ask the SHA to explore the possibility of fluoridation. The report identifies 4 possible fluoridation schemes, but these are only included as examples so demonstrate how any future Scheme needs to reflect water flows, water... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1593730 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:22:50 +0100 1593730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1575342&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2F04%2Fnhs-identity-scheme-for-dental-practices-providing-nhs-dentistry-response-to-the-consultation%2F NHS Identity Scheme For Dental Practices “Providing NHS Dentistry”: Response to the Consultation looks at responses to consultation on using NHS branding to advertise dental services. The consensus is that the NHS logo is a key part of advertising services. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1575342 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:44:22 +0100 1575342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1563802&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2F02%2Fdental-services-health-committe-queries-value-of-the-general-dental-services-contract%2F Dental Services: Fifth Report of Session 2007–08: Volume I Report, together with formal minutes and Dental Services: Fifth Report of Session 2007–08: Volume III: Oral and written evidence from the Commons Health Committee identifies that the aim of the new General Dental Services contract ensure patient access to dental services would improve from April 2006 has not been realised. (for mass media coverage see this post at Another 15 Minutes … Health News from Fade) Charges The introduction of the new charging system has simplified the system for patients. However some courses of treatment such as those involving a single filling have become more expensive. In addition, different patients are charged the same amount for very different treatments which fall within the same charging... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1563802 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:54:53 +0100 1563802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1560681&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fpatients-ignore-specialist-referrals%2F When you refer a patient to a specialist, do you think he’ll really go? According to Kelton Research, about half of the folks (age 18-49) you refer to a specialist will ignore the suggestion. Specialists are losing revenue, and your patients could lose a hold on their oral health. How can you help the situation? After all, these are adults we’re talking about here. They can make up their own minds. I challenge you to think outside the box and try to bring your numbers up in this area. How can you help your patients understand and prioritize a specialist referral? SOURCE: http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2008/06/23/daily48.html (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1560681 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:12:37 +0100 1560681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1537834&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F06%2F23%2Fan-appraisal-of-brushing-for-life%2F by Professor A S Blinkhorn (University of Manchester) considers the government initiative to reduce the inequalities in children’s oral health in the most disadvantaged areas of the country. The scheme started in 2001, and provides children in areas with highest levels of dental decay a free pack of fluoride toothpaste and a toothbrush - supported by advice on oral hygiene. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1537834 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:40:48 +0100 1537834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1458425&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fcranham%2Fmedical-and-dental-collaboration%2F There’s no question that when patients have problems with TMJ or occlusal issues causing pain, collaboration between medical doctors and dentists is imperative. Henry Gremillion, who is setting up the medical/dental arm of the Dawson Center curriculum, was the past director of the Facial Pain Center at University of Florida. He has some invaluable resources and knowledge about how ENTs, neurologists, and psychologists can assist a dentist in an interdisciplinary approach to deal with pain. When a physician or dentist focuses on his limited area of expertise, the patient can suffer. Some patients have many problems wrapped up in a set of symptoms. As we treat more complex problems, aligning ourselves with a good team that includes physicians will help the patient. I believe that this ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1458425 Tue, 20 May 2008 13:35:25 +0100 1458425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1409652&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F04%2F30%2Frevised-guidance-primary-care-dental-contracts-advice-on-managing-end-of-year-issues%2F Guidance provided in January 2007 (Gateway reference 7719) has been updated to reflect comments from the NHS and to clarify expectations for the end of the financial year. The guidance is now generic and does not relate to any one year in particular. This note provides advice for SHAs to share with PCTs on year end performance issues, including: arrangements for carrying forward any under-delivered services within the 4% tolerance allowed for within dental contracts working with dental providers to ensure, as far as possible, that an even pattern of service is delivered throughout the contract year, and any early completion of contracted activity is managed (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1409652 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:23:33 +0100 1409652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1324962&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2F25%2Fa-consultation-on-the-framework-for-the-registration-of-health-and-adult-social-care-providers%2F follows on from the previous consultation on the future regulation of health and adult social care (November 2006), and the response to that consultation, which was published in October 2007. It seeks views on: which health and adult social care services should require registration with the Care Quality Commission; and what the requirements for registration should be. It also seeks views on when providers of regulated services should be required to have a registered manager, and how primary care services should be included in the new registration system. A partial Impact Assessment of the Scope of Registration of Primary Medical and Dental Care has been completed as part of this consultation. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1324962 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:29:31 +0100 1324962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1297811&cid=t_117233_87_f&fid=35057&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.orlandosentinel.com%2Ffeatures_healthblog%2F2008%2F03%2Ftooth-problems.html A new study found 30 percent of kids ages 10-14 are suffering from "dental erosion," the loss of the protective enamel covering on their teeth. The high rate of erosion among today's youngsters will lead to bigger dental woes for... (Source: Health Check the Blog) Health Check the Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1297811 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:24:27 +0100 1297811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1294281&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.podbean.com%2Fmedias%2Fweb%2FaHR0cDovL21lZGlhMi5wb2RiZWFuLmNvbS8zNzc4Ni91L1RoZUNvbW1pc3Npb25lclBvZGNhc3RWb2x1bWUzSXNzdWUzLm1wMw%2FTheCommissionerPodcastVolume3Issue3.mp3 The Commissioner Volume 3 Issue 3 from the North West Primary Care Librarian’s Group was published today with its podcast ( Standard Podcasts [6:22m]) contents are: PBC: Personalise your Improvement with the No Delays Achiever Dental Commissioning and Contract Monitoring - Tendering, Procurement & Contracting Evaluation of One-Stop Shop (Oss) Models of Sexual Health Provision Improving Access to Psychological Therapies implementation plan National Infarct Angioplasty Project (NIAP) interim report Practice-based commissioning : tips for preparing and pitching a proposal Strategic commissioning for older people Apply for Beacon Status Other documents and conferences Also available as RSS (BBC What is RSS?), the easiest way to keep up to date with new material on ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1294281 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:37:47 +0100 1294281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1091279&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F12%2F13%2Fcks-is-not-just-for-christmas-but-you-never-thought-it-was%2F The following Prodigy guidance have been reviewed and converted to the Clincal Khowledge Summaries (CKS) format Asthma Conjunctivitis — infective Gingivitis and periodontitis Herpes simplex — oral MI—secondary prevention If you’re not familiar with Clinical Knowledge Summaries, they are concise summaries on the management of 500 commonly encountered scenarios in primary and first-contact care, based on the latest evidence on common acute and chronic diseases and disease prevention. CKS can be accessed from the National Library for Health via your Athens password (register here if you work in the NHS in the North West). If you need any training in using this or any other electronic resources and you work for Liverpool PCT, contact us using the form below. [contact-form] (Sourc... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1091279 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:47:13 +0100 1091279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1046756&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=36633&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentist.stomatoloq.com%2F2007%2F11%2F23%2Ftooth-in-his-sausage%2F A boy bit into a Tesco sausage - and found a tooth inside. David Walker, 10, was eating dinner with his family when he felt something hard as he chewed. He spat it out and realised it was a tooth. David Walker, 10, found this tooth in a Tesco sausage His father Andrew, a writer, said: “It was a pretty gross moment. David ran upstairs and cleaned his teeth because he was so upset. Nobody else finished their meal.” Mr Walker, 41, took it to environmental health officials who confirmed that it was a milk tooth. “If it was a pen or a 50p piece I could perhaps understand that it fell out of a worker’s pocket but a tooth is different,” he added. The £1.02 pack of 24 Tesco Value sausages had been delivered to the Walkers, from Cheltenham, by Tesco’s online st... Find a dentist and cheap dental insurance plan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1046756 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:50:50 +0100 1046756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1032880&cid=t_117233_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F11%2F13%2Fpublic-health-ethical-issues%2F ‘Public Health: Ethical Issues’ from the Nuffield Council on Bioethics (Executive summary, One page summary, Short Guide) considers the responsibilities of government, industry, individuals and others in promoting the health of everyone. It concludes that the state has a particular duty to help people lead a healthy life and to reduce inequalities. The Council propose a ‘stewardship model’, to achieve this.  Consideration of the acceptability of different public health measures, and the responsibilities of industries that promote products that affect our health are undertaken by the report. Recommendations for policy are made in four areas: Infectious disease Obesity Alcohol and tobacco Fluoridation of water The media have picked up on the report here. (Source: Fad... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1032880 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:25:23 +0100 1032880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=979304&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=36633&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentist.stomatoloq.com%2F2007%2F09%2F14%2Fwho-needs-a-140-satnav-toothbrush-2%2F It’s the latest gizmo for the hi-tech generation - a toothbrush with a built-in “satnav”. As you clean your teeth, it transmits information by radio to a separate miniature display screen, telling you where you should clean, for how long, and if you’re brushing too hard or not hard enough. But the big question in many mouths yesterday was: Does anyone really need such a sophisticated electronic gadget to tell them how to brush their teeth? And when you learn that it costs a whopping £140, it’s not hard to figure that the brightest smile it will create will probably be on the faces of its manufacturers. (more…) (Source: Find a dentist and cheap dental insurance plan) Find a dentist and cheap dental insurance plan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=979304 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:49:48 +0100 979304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=979306&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=36633&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentist.stomatoloq.com%2F2007%2F09%2F14%2Fdentists-happy-to-offer-dentures%2F The clear majority of dentists (94%) report that their dental practices offer in-house denture services for prosthodontic patients, according to a poll by The Wealthy Dentist. Only 6% of dentist respondents say they refer patients out to a prosthodontist for dentures. Many dentists questioned whether prosthodontists were really more qualified. "I don’t know why one would refer to a prosthodontist. Many of us are more highly trained than some of them are," said a Florida dentist. "Why? Unless it is maxillo-facial reconstruction work, what do they know that I do not?" asked a Pennsylvania dentist. "Prosthodontists certainly cannot make dentures better than I can. Send all of your cases to me, a dentist," wrote a Texas dentist. (more…) (Source: Find a... Find a dentist and cheap dental insurance plan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=979306 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:21 +0100 979306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=979321&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=36633&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentist.stomatoloq.com%2F2007%2F06%2F17%2Faccord-lis-most-popular-car%2F Newsday - program to lease the Accord and Long Islanders tend to lease more than a lot of other areas of the country,” said general Dentist Jeffrey Kerman of Setauket is on his second one, in which he commutes to his offices in the Bronx and in Miller Place Source: www.newsday.com FAA funding plans has rural Alaska bracing for cost hikesAlaska Journal of Commerce - Major airlines, represented by the Air Transport Association, are proposing that general aviation aircraft pay for use of the If you want to take a family of four to Fairbanks to go to the dentist, it cost $1,400, now add a $25 segment fee for Source: www.alaskajournal.com Age-old mystery for women candidatesBridgeton News - Quigley, an assemblywoman running for re-election, and Bolden Cunningham, running for a state ... Find a dentist and cheap dental insurance plan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=979321 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 19:00:16 +0100 979321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=979323&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=36633&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentist.stomatoloq.com%2F2007%2F06%2F17%2Fmay-2006-6%2F Cape Cod Today - Welcome to CapeCodToday’s Blog Chowder! This page aggregates the most recent postings from all the CapeCodToday bloggers for your convenience. Bookmark this page or see below left for RSS options. This orange calendula prepares for its moment in the Source: www.capecodtoday.com A Phoenix Municipal Court judge quits and, finally, the truth Phoenix New Times - my mother was a stewardess with British Overseas Airways Corporation, my grandmother lived in London, and my dad was a dentist I was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and I actually think I’m the illegitimate love child of one of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s members Source: www.phoenixnewtimes.com More memories of the town that used to beBrattleboro Reformer - My Dad was a dentist in Brattleboro for about 40 ... Find a dentist and cheap dental insurance plan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=979323 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 02:00:03 +0100 979323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=979324&cid=t_117233_125_f&fid=36633&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentist.stomatoloq.com%2F2007%2F06%2F17%2Fsfgate-daily-dish-3%2F San Francisco Gate - Spears, 25, filed for divorce on November 7 — just two months after giving birth to their youngest child Jayden James Spears’ new dentist has urged Hollywood’s paparazzi to leave his star client alone, after he witnessed photographers swarm her Source: sfgate.com Bizarre trove of treasures goes on showObserver - torture chair is displayed beside a 19th-century birthing chair (on which women sat to deliver their babies) and a dentist’s and had affairs first with Harry Selfridge, the store magnate, and then with Somerset Maugham, with whom she had a child Source: observer.guardian.co.uk The dentist goes to schoolLowell Sun - school dental care to Lowell’s 14,000 students, starting with the youngest, and many with little or no experienc... Find a dentist and cheap dental insurance plan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=979324 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 00:00:03 +0100 979324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=593001&cid=t_117233_87_f&fid=35057&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.orlandosentinel.com%2Ffeatures_healthblog%2F2007%2F05%2Fdental_health_d.html Ah, those first teeth. So painful on arrival, so ready to chomp. So likely to rot. Huh? A new government study found that tooth decay is becoming more common in children ages 2 to 5 - a consequence of today's... (Source: Health Check the Blog) Health Check the Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=593001 Mon, 07 May 2007 11:37:00 +0100 593001