Record numbers of dental patients are clogging NHS urgent care helpline by calling 111 for aid as they can't find a dentist, figures show
NHS 111 staff say they are regularly contacted by patients with tooth pain, meaning that doctors on the helpline take longer to get to patients with life-threatening symptoms such as chest pain.
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

REVEALED: NHS 111 line flooded with calls from people who can't find a dentist - as nine out of ten say they won't register any more patients
The spiralling crisis in dental care has led to a startling rise in the number of Britons who end up seeking emergency treatment, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Pharmacological Management of Orofacial Pain
Published:26 August 2023Drugs (2023)AbstractOrofacial pain is a category of complex disorders, including musculoskeletal, neuropathic and neurovascular disorders, that greatly affect the quality of life of the patient. These disorders are within the fields of dentistry and medicine and management can be challenging, requiring a referral to an orofacial pain specialist, essential for adequate evaluation, diagnosis, and care. Management is specific to the diagnosis and a treatment plan is developed with diverse pharmacological and non-pharmacological modalities. The pharmacological management of orofacial ...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - September 8, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Bristol ’ s new Dental School officially opens
The University of Bristol ’ s new, purpose-designed Dental School will be officially opened today [Friday 8 September].
Source: University of Bristol news - September 8, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Announcements, Health, Research, Public engagement, Staff notices, Student life, Student notices, Undergraduate; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Dental School; Press Release Source Type: news

Artificial intelligence in the detection and classification of dental caries
ConclusionsThe study validated the high potential for developing an accurate caries detection model that will expedite caries identification, assess clinician decision-making, and improve the quality of patient care. 
Source: Dental Technology Blog - September 7, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Complimentary Dental Care for Veterans in Clearwater, Florida
Dr. Todd M. Britten and the team at Britten Periodontics & Implant Dentistry is gearing up for their 9th annual Free Dental Day for Veterans. The event is scheduled for November 3, 2023. CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Todd M. Britten and the team at Britten...
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - September 7, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: VET DEI Source Type: news

Heartland Dental Case Study Shows 9x ROI for Offices Using Bola AI Solution
Three-month study done by a third party touts the benefits of Bola's cutting-edge technology as individual practices report time savings and increased revenue. BOSTON, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bola Technologies, Inc. (Bola AI), the leading provider of voice-AI technology for...
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - September 6, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Cumulative success rate and marginal bone loss for immediate and early loading protocols in a single implant-supported crown: A randomized controlled split-mouth clinical trial
ConclusionsWhen analyzing marginal bone loss, the groups were similar. The global CSR was 91.17%, 88.23% for the IL group, and 94.11% for the EL group. 
Source: Dental Technology Blog - September 6, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Child abuse and neglect: a comparative study between dental and medical students' competencies in Germany - Meyer LM, Lehmann T, Sch üler IM.
INTRODUCTION: Despite children's right to a non-violent upbringing, they become daily victims of violence. Physical violence concerns mostly the head-especially the orofacial area. Therefore, dentists and paediatricians should be able to suspect possible a...
Source: SafetyLit - September 6, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Knowledge, attitudes and educational experiences of a group of Egyptian dental students regarding physical child abuse: a cross-sectional study - Ahmed H, Abd Al Gwad R, Mahmoud S.
This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes, and educational experiences of a group of Egyptian dental students regarding PCA. Participants and methods: A cross-sectional study with convenient consecutive sampling was conducted on a group of Egypt...
Source: SafetyLit - September 6, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

4am queues for NHS dental treatment could become the 'new normal', British Dental Association warns
It follows reports from Faversham, in Kent, where last month a practice received 27,000 calls for just 60 NHS slots. In May, a practice in King's Lynn saw queues of more than 300 people form from 4am.
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

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ConclusionTooth-supported PVZ prostheses present higher failure and complication rates than MZ prosthesis. The difference in complications is striking when it comes to chipping.Clinical relevanceAwareness of the outcome differences between different types of zirconia prostheses is important for clinical practice. 
Source: Dental Technology Blog - September 5, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Africa: Medics Meet in Rwanda to Tackle Brain Drain
[New Times] Heads of various medical and dental regulatory authorities in Africa are meeting in Rwanda for the next three days to discuss challenges facing the healthcare profession on the continent, key of which is brain drain and a critically low doctor to patient ratio.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - September 5, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Africa Economy, Business and Finance Health and Medicine Labour Source Type: news

New test reveals whether you really ARE allergic to penicillin
Around three million Britons are listed on their medical records as having suffered a reaction to penicillin, making it unsafe for them to take it to treat infections, such as dental abscess and meningitis.
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Teledentistry adoption and applications: An American Dental Association Clinical Evaluators Panel survey
Conclusions: Teledentistry has gained popularity in since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic but may be underused, despite its potential to benefit a wider range of patients and applications than many believe. Practical implications: Education on the capabilities and benefits of teledentistry may help increase adoption and improve patient care. 
Source: Dental Technology Blog - September 4, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

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