UK: WARNING OVER REMOVAL OF WISDOM TEETH

Article Abstract:

Removing healthy wisdom teeth will be described as a valueless exercise in a report released on 27 March 2000 by the UK government-appointed body, the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (Nice). The British Dental Association says that around 50,000 people annually have their wisdom teeth taken out but the Nice report says that they should only be removed if there are indications of disease. The Nice report represents the beginning of an initiative which will result in two reports being released per month, with the inherent guidelines being followed by dentists and doctors.

Research & development outlays, Research

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UK: DECLINE IN NHS DENTISTRY CONFIRMED

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Over the past eight years, over 1,800 dentists have abandoned the National Health Service (NHS), while there are now 19.7mn adults registered with a NHS dentist, compared with 24.4mn in 1992. The British Dental Association (BDA) revealed on 17 October 2000 that dentists now earn 25% of total income from private work, compared with 5%-8% in the early 1990s. The BDA wants NHS dentists to receive an 8% pay increase to stem the exodus to the private sector, where higher fees are charged.

Sales & consumption, Personal income information, Dentists, Compensation and benefits, Economic policy, Statistics, National Health Service, British Dental Association

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The dentists who have found out how to conquer fear of the needle

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It has become increasingly common in the UK for dentists to use alternative techniques to help patients overcome their fear of dental treatment. Some dentists offer hypnosis to help worried patients relax, for example, while others offer treatments such as homeopathy, cranial osteopathy and acupuncture. It is usually still necessary to give conventional dental treatment, but these approaches can make the experience much less traumatic for both the patient and the dentist.

Care and treatment, Services, Dental care, Oral hygiene, Phobias

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