BDA Will Look Carefully At Detail Of Health And Social Care Bill, UK
The BDA will be looking carefully at the content of the Health and Social Care Bill for answers to many questions about proposed reforms to the NHS, it has said this week. Commenting on the publication of the Health and Social Care Bill, BDA Executive Board Chair Dr Susie Sanderson said: "This is a lengthy piece of legislation that the BDA will look at very carefully. The numerous white papers and consultations published by the Coalition Government have lacked detail on a number of important issues for dentists and their patients, leaving many questions unanswered.
Risk For Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pumonary Disease May Be Reduced By Maintaining Healthy Teeth And Gums
Maintaining periodontal health may contribute to a healthy respiratory system, according to research published in the Journal of Periodontology. A new study suggests that periodontal disease may increase the risk for respiratory infections, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia. These infections, which are caused when bacteria from the upper throat are inhaled into the lower respiratory tract, can be severely debilitating and are one of the leading causes of death in the U.
U.S. Marshals Seize Dental Devices From Florida Manufacturer
U.S. Marshals, acting under a court order sought by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, on Jan. 5 and 6, seized all dental devices from Rite-Dent Manufacturing Corporation, located in Hialeah, Fla. The seizure of dentistry products valued at $208, 910 follows an FDA inspection that found significant deficiencies in the company's manufacturing processes that may affect the safety and effectiveness of the products. The seized products include Alginate Impression Material, Ultra Impression Material, Enamel Bonding System, Pit and Fissure Chemical Curing Sealant, Tooth Shade Resin Material, Cavity Varnish, Polycarboxylate (PCA) Cement, and Zinc Phosphate Cement, all used in the practice of dentistry.