Case file: Root in situ
...It is claimed that Dr N should have referred Mr K for extraction of the root fragment before undertaking the bridgework...
Scottish GDPs: ensure you check your nhs.scot email inbox
GDP members in Scotland are reminded that the Scottish Dental Reference Service (SDRS), which monitors the standard and quality of NHS dental treatment in Scotland, have changed how communications are shared with dentists.
MDDUS supporting members with temporary GMC registration
Members who plan to continue working with a temporary GMC registration to assist with work related to the pandemic should update MDDUS.
Black women in England more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage cancer
BLACK women from Caribbean and African backgrounds are more likely to be diagnosed with certain types of cancer at later stages when treatment is less likely to be successful, according to a study by Cancer Research UK and NHS Digital.
New website for prescribing in dentistry
DENTISTS can now access the latest guidance on drug prescribing in primary care dental practice on a new website.
NHS England publishes blueprint to ease pressure on urgent services
NHS 111 will offer enhanced access to specialist paediatric advice for children and urgent mental health support, according to an NHS England "blueprint" to ease pressure on urgent and emergency care services.
GDC moves to clear registration backlog
DELAYS in processing registration applications to the General Dental Council have been almost fully resolved, the regulator has confirmed.
CQC cuts back on inspections in response to “winter pressures”
THE Care Quality Commission has announced details of how it will adjust its regulatory activity in England for the rest of winter to help increase capacity in both adult social care and the NHS.
Good medical record keeping essential as NHS under pressure
Doctors across the UK are being reminded to practise good record keeping to prevent professional difficulties whilst working under extraordinary circumstances.
NICE advises staged withdrawal of antidepressants
NICE has published draft guidance advising that adult patients with depression who want to stop taking antidepressants should have their dose reduced in stages to avoid severe withdrawal symptoms.