To assess the extent to which antibiotic prescribing in general dental practice conforms clinical guidelines and describe factors associated with prescription absence of spreading infection or systemic involvement.A cross-sectional study management adult patients acute conditions by General Dental Practitioners (GDPs) Wales, UK. Clinical information on was compared published Scottish Effectiveness Programme Faculty Practice (UK). Multilevel logistic regression used identify patient,...

The injudicious use of antibiotics is one the key contributors to emergence antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains. It therefore imperative that are prescribed only when they likely result in clinical benefit for a patient. Clinical guidelines have been produced assist dental practitioners appropriate antimicrobials. Despite these guidelines, there evidence still widely used and misused management acute conditions. This article explores barriers exist with regard implementation antibiotic...

The frequency of consulting for dental problems in general medical practice, and antibiotic prescribing associated with these consultations, is poorly described.To describe consultation rates use UK explore factors conditions.A retrospective cohort study using Clinical Practice Research Datalink, a database practice patient records the UK.All consultations between 2004 2013 were identified. main outcome was prescription an during consultation. Multilevel logistic regression conducted to...

This study aimed to produce an account of the attitudes general practitioners (GPs) towards management dental conditions in practice, and sought explore how GPs use antibiotics treatment problems.Qualitative employing semistructured telephone interviews thematic analysis.17 purposively sampled working Wales, which 9 were male. The median number years since graduation was 21. Maximum variation sampling techniques used ensure participants represented different Rural-Urban localities, worked...

Background There are approximately 380 000 dental consultations in UK general practice every year. Aim To explore the reasons why patients may consult a GP rather than dentist when experiencing problems with their teeth or gums. Design and setting A qualitative semi-structured interview study adults who had consulted problem previous 12 months. Method Participants were recruited via print social media; internet adverts; HealthWise Wales, Welsh national population research cohort; word of...

Abstract Background There are few contemporary studies on the time taken to complete dental procedures, those most heavily relied in United Kingdom date back 1999. Objectives This work aimed establish how long members of team took specific relevant their scope practice. Methods Data were collected via a purposive sample 96 dentists, hygienists/therapists and nurses. Via an online survey, participants asked state mean, minimum maximum they estimated that individual procedures. Results The...

Abstract Aims To discover newly qualified dentists’ confidence towards prescribing antimicrobials and explore their attitudes concerning the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Materials Methods This was a cross‐sectional study; questionnaires exploring issues related to use were distributed dentists undergoing Dental Foundation ( DF ), Core DC ) or Longitudinal Training in Wales. Results A total 71 90 returned, giving response rate 78.9%. Most respondents (90.0%) agreed that poses...

Abstract Objectives This analysis aimed to: i) review how patient dental charges (PDCs) changed over time in England, Scotland and Wales; ii) determine these changes relate to a) inflation b) minimum wages; iii) the have varied devolved administrations. Methods Data were obtained from NHS Office for National Statistics (ONS) records historical valuations of national living wage (NLW). General was calculated using ONS Consumer Price Index. Results PDCs differed significantly between countries...

The gums, ligaments, and bone around the teeth form foundation for one's teeth. All structures are also referred to as periodontium. To appreciate its complexity structure is understand that which underpins basic dental treatment

Abstract Introduction Patients are sensitive to both the frequency and costs of dental recall visits. Shared decision making (SDM) is a principle patient-centred care, advocated by National Institute for Health Care Excellence policymakers, whereby joint decisions made between clinicians patients. Aims To explore NHS dentists' patients' attitudes towards SDM in about interval. Methods Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with 25 patients general practitioners Wales, UK....

Poor oral hygiene leads to bacterial build up and plaque, with resulting tissue damage inflammation. Other risk factors include smoking, viral infections, diabetes hormonal changes, especially in women. This article provides an overview of gingivitis explains how treat it

A combination of patients keeping their teeth longer due to more preventative approaches and advances in materials techniques has led an increase incidence tooth wear. This article describes the incidence, causal agents, lifestyle factors how wear can be identified prevented

The increasing emergence of antibiotic resistance is a major international public health problem. As consequence, it essential that steps are taken to conserve the effectiveness existing antimicrobial agents. Consumption antibiotics prime contributor development resistance. General dental practitioners write almost 1 out 10 prescriptions for in primary care within UK and therefore prudent prescribing dentistry has never been more vital. This paper outlines impact on modern healthcare,...

Temporomandibular joint disorders, commonly called TMJ, are a group of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw muscles control movement. It is important dental nurses can identify these patients provide them with information support about their condition

Abstract Introduction The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guideline CG19 recommends that the intervals between oral health reviews should be tailored to patients' disease risk. However, evidence suggests most patients still attend at six-monthly intervals. Aim To explore facilitators barriers implementation of in general dental practice. Methods Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with 25 NHS practitioners (GDPs) Wales, UK. Transcripts thematically...

To describe the development and application of Assessment Clinical Oral Risks Needs (ACORN) stratification tool based on a traffic light system in National Health Service (NHS) general dental services (GDS) Wales, UK.This was secondary analysis routinely-collected care data. All courses treatment provided practices participating NHS GDS Reform Programme between July 2018 September 2019, which an ACORN assessment age were recorded included analysis.A total 236,490 subjects contributed 339,933...

Bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics is a natural phenomenon but made worse by suboptimal and unnecessary use of antibiotics. Changes dental prescribing practices patient education are needed resist this problem