Posts Tagged ‘antibiotics’
British Dental Association raises concerns over availability of online antibiotics
The British Dental Association has raised concerns over the availability of online antibiotics. Following reports in the daily newspapers, the BDA has described online prescriptions for antibiotics as “indefensible.” A BDA statement claimed that it was incredibly dangerous for patients to access antibiotics online, not just because they are able to get hold of the […]
Paradigm Shift in Dental Research
Dentistry is currently undergoing a revolutionary shift in the way dental caries are examined and treated. W.D.Miller first identified the bacterial basis of the cavity process over 100 years ago. Contemporary understanding shows that the development of cavities is a disease process with many facets. In some cases expert understanding of dental cavities, especially in […]
Toothpaste could be facilitating spread of superbugs
The EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has revealed that certain toothpastes could be facilitating the spread of superbugs. The committee said that toothpastes containing a chemical known as triclosan could lead to a spread of superbugs because the chemical makes bacteria more resistant to antibiotics. The US Food and Drug Administration has also raised […]
