Patients in hospitals are not being put first, healthcare professionals say » telegraph.co.uk

The study, by influential think tank the Kings Fund, paints a devastating picture of a health service culture in which the needs of the sick come second to management targets and ministers’ priorities. It says NHS reforms which were introduced last month have increased the risks to patients – and the likelihood that a scandal [...] ... » telegraph.co.uk

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Patients in hospitals are not being put first, healthcare professionals say

The study, by influential think tank the Kings Fund, paints a devastating picture of a health service culture in which the needs of the sick come second to management targets and ministers’ priorities. It says NHS reforms which were introduced last month have increased the risks to patients – and the likelihood that a scandal [...]

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Immigrants’ health worsens living in U.S. » sacbee.com

Becoming an American can be bad for your health. A growing body of mortality research on immigrants has shown that the longer they live in this country, the worse their rates of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. And while their U.S.-born children may have more money, they tend to live shorter lives than [...] ... » sacbee.com

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Immigrants’ health worsens living in U.S.

Becoming an American can be bad for your health. A growing body of mortality research on immigrants has shown that the longer they live in this country, the worse their rates of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. And while their U.S.-born children may have more money, they tend to live shorter lives than [...]

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Health law could require some American Indians to buy insurance or pay penalties » news-medical.net

The Associated Press reports that the overhaul’s definition of “American Indian” only includes those tribes that are recognized by the federal government, though more than 100 tribes are recognized by state governments but not that U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Other outlets report on insurance rates under the ACA, doctor-owned hospitals and the much lamented [...] ... » news-medical.net

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Health law could require some American Indians to buy insurance or pay penalties

The Associated Press reports that the overhaul’s definition of “American Indian” only includes those tribes that are recognized by the federal government, though more than 100 tribes are recognized by state governments but not that U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Other outlets report on insurance rates under the ACA, doctor-owned hospitals and the much lamented [...]

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Affordable Care Act falls short, ADA research says » ada.org

The Affordable Care Act falls short in lowering dental care costs, increasing access to care and improving health outcomes, according to research briefs published by the ADA Health Policy Resources Center. But state governments can pick up where the federal government left off, particularly when it comes to providing dental benefits for adults, HPRC said. [...] ... » ada.org

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Affordable Care Act falls short, ADA research says

The Affordable Care Act falls short in lowering dental care costs, increasing access to care and improving health outcomes, according to research briefs published by the ADA Health Policy Resources Center. But state governments can pick up where the federal government left off, particularly when it comes to providing dental benefits for adults, HPRC said. [...]

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Gum disease awareness campaign launches » dentistry.co.uk

As part of a Europe-wide initiative, the British Society of Periodontology announced its gum disease awareness campaign in the UK last month. New research in the field of periodontology suggests that there are links between healthy gums and general wellbeing, including systemic illnesses such as diabetes and cardio health. The research, gathered over a period [...] ... » dentistry.co.uk

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Gum disease awareness campaign launches

As part of a Europe-wide initiative, the British Society of Periodontology announced its gum disease awareness campaign in the UK last month. New research in the field of periodontology suggests that there are links between healthy gums and general wellbeing, including systemic illnesses such as diabetes and cardio health. The research, gathered over a period [...]

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Surgeon general endorses fluoridation » ada.org

U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, M.D., April 22 officially endorsed community water fluoridation as “one of the most effective choices communities can make to prevent health problems while actually improving the oral health of their citizens.” Dr. Benjamin made her endorsement via a letter read at the opening ceremony at the National Oral Health Conference [...] ... » ada.org

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Surgeon general endorses fluoridation

U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, M.D., April 22 officially endorsed community water fluoridation as “one of the most effective choices communities can make to prevent health problems while actually improving the oral health of their citizens.” Dr. Benjamin made her endorsement via a letter read at the opening ceremony at the National Oral Health Conference [...]

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Trip to the dentist: How partnership builds a healthier Afghanistan » clarksvilleonline.com

As the Afghan National Army Soldier lay in the dentist’s chair, visibly uncomfortable and in pain, the ANA dentist started probing the partially decayed tooth that was in need of extraction.Despite being in a country where very few medical and dental facilities can be found, the ANA Garrison Support Unit Troop Medical Clinic located at [...] ... » clarksvilleonline.com

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Trip to the dentist: How partnership builds a healthier Afghanistan

As the Afghan National Army Soldier lay in the dentist’s chair, visibly uncomfortable and in pain, the ANA dentist started probing the partially decayed tooth that was in need of extraction.Despite being in a country where very few medical and dental facilities can be found, the ANA Garrison Support Unit Troop Medical Clinic located at [...]

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Oral health care gets socially enterprising » dentistry.co.uk

The university has achieved another world first as the first education provider to incorporate a clinical entity into a social enterprise. The new social enterprise – Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise – brings Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry’s successful Dental Education Facilities and all its community activity under one umbrella. Dental Education Facilities [...] ... » dentistry.co.uk

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The university has achieved another world first as the first education provider to incorporate a clinical entity into a social enterprise. The new social enterprise – Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise – brings Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry’s successful Dental Education Facilities and all its community activity under one umbrella. Dental Education Facilities [...]

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Is It Time To Tax Unhealthy Food? » scoop.co.nz

New Zealand has a weight issue. The OECD and World Health Organisation say we’re one of the most obese countries in the developed world and the cost of dealing with related illnesses is rising. Should we tax the unhealthy foods that are making us fat thus removing temptation or do we let people decide for [...] ... » scoop.co.nz

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Is It Time To Tax Unhealthy Food?

New Zealand has a weight issue. The OECD and World Health Organisation say we’re one of the most obese countries in the developed world and the cost of dealing with related illnesses is rising. Should we tax the unhealthy foods that are making us fat thus removing temptation or do we let people decide for [...]

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NHS stats miss ‘poor patients’ plight » dentistry.co.uk

‘Plausible that people register with an NHS dentist, but then do not visit them due to costs and other reasons. These people are discounted…’ Labour is demanding a shake-up of the way NHS dentistry data is collected, warning that the plight of poorer patients is being missed. The Opposition wants ministers to order reliable figures [...] ... » dentistry.co.uk

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NHS stats miss ‘poor patients’ plight

‘Plausible that people register with an NHS dentist, but then do not visit them due to costs and other reasons. These people are discounted…’ Labour is demanding a shake-up of the way NHS dentistry data is collected, warning that the plight of poorer patients is being missed. The Opposition wants ministers to order reliable figures [...]

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IADS/YDW 60th Annual World Dental Congress (Turkey – Italy)

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IADS/YDW 60th Annual World Dental Congress (Turkey – Italy)

The IADS/YDW 60th Annual Congress (Turkey – Italy) Organizing Committee is inviting with immense pleasure, the dental students and young dentists all over the world. The event has a special trait, as the activities are organized for the first time in the history of IADS in two different cities – Istanbul (Turkey – August 27th [...]

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100the Annual FDI-Congress in Hongkong

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100the Annual FDI-Congress in Hongkong

100the Annual FDI-Congress in Hongkong The following article is a short version of the report published in ALUMNI Magazine. An FDI Congress is always a good opportunity for Young Dentists Worldwide to meet up somewhere in the world. This time it was a very special congress, the 100th Annual Congress of [...]

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The AISO Congress Foggia 2011 – an example of excellence in dental student congresses

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The AISO Congress Foggia 2011 – an example of excellence in dental student congresses

Author: Pavel Scarlat On the last days of October 2011, the Association of Italian Dental Students (AISO) had the honor to organize the XLI National Congress and LIX General Assembly, which gathered together students and young dentists from more than 20 Italian Universities, as well as international students. The event has successfully covered [...]

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IADS and IFMSA join forces in serving the worldwide health student community!

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IADS and IFMSA join forces in serving the worldwide health student community!

International Association of Dental Students and the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations have agreed to strengthen the bond in order to serve the interests of the worldwide health student community. The act of collaboration was officiallized within a Memorandum of Understanding which was signed by both parties during the 60th IFMSA General Assembly in [...]

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