Dental health crucial in diabetic patients
PRIORITISING oral health of those with diabetes would not only save millions of pounds but also provide those patients with a better quality of life, says the Oral Health Foundation.
Medical error third leading cause of death in US
MEDICAL error is the third most common cause of death in the US according to estimates in a study published in the BMJ.
GDC appoints new chief executive
IAN Brack has been appointed as the new chief executive of the General Dental Council.
New online orthodontics resource
A NEW online resource to help patients make decisions about treatment has been launched by the British Orthodontic Society.
New study questions weekend death rates in hospital
A NEW study from the University of Manchester has found that fewer patients in England die after being admitted to NHS hospitals at the weekend compared to during the week, which is contrary to the prevailing government view.
King’s Fund highlights causes behind “crisis” in general practice
GP CONSULTATIONS have increased by 15 per cent over the past five years which is three times the growth in GP numbers, according to new research on the extent of the "crisis" facing general practice.
Funding boost for GPs suffering burnout in General Practice Forward View
SUPPORT services for GPs suffering from burnout in England are to be given a multi-million pound cash injection, it has been announced.
Hi-tech funding for Scottish dentists
GRANTS worth £350 are being awarded to Scottish dental practices as part of plans to reduce paper and make greater use of technology.
Regulation of independent clinics in Scotland
HEALTHCARE Improvement Scotland (HIS) will now regulate all independent medical and dental clinics in Scotland.
Revalidation “starting to have an impact” says GMC
FOUR out of 10 doctors are changing the way they practise as a result of their last appraisal, according to a three-year study into the impact of revalidation.