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BIRMINGHAM, UK: In a recent study, researchers from the University of Birmingham examined the records of patients having a history of periodontal disease, including gingivitis and periodontitis. They reported that periodontal disease is associated with chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cardiometabolic disease, autoimmune disease and mental ill health. The study highlights the importance of implementing preventative approaches for periodontal disease management and the need for improved communication between medical and dental staff in order to minimise the risk of developing ill health. The research was partly funded by the Medical Research Council Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research based at the University of Birmingham and supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre. In the study, the researchers looked at the records of 64,379 patients who had a GP-inputted recorded history of periodontal disease, including 60,995 patients having gingivitis and 3,384 having periodontitis. The patients` records were then compared with those of 251,161 patients having no record of periodontal disease in order to establish how many patients with periodontal disease and how many patients without periodontal disease go on to develop cardiovascular disease, cardiometabolic disorders, autoimmune conditions and mental ill health, including depression, anxiety and serious mental illness, over an average of three years. Periodontal disease and increased chronic disease morbidity The findings provided crucial data that helped to confirm and strengthen the link between periodontal disease and other chronic diseases, especially mental ill health. According to the data, patients having a recorded history of periodontal disease at the start of the study were almost twice as likely to develop mental ill health, at 37%. Additionally, 33% of patients were at an increased risk of developing autoimmune disease, 18% more likely to develop cardiovascular disease and 7% more likely to have a cardiometabolic disorder. Among cardiometabolic disorders, the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes was much higher, at 26%. Commenting on the study, co-author Dr Joht Singh Chandan, NIHR academic clinical lecturer in public health at the University of Birmingham`s Institute of Applied Health Research, said in a press release: [Poor oral health is extremely common, both here in the UK and globally." He added: [When oral ill health progresses, it can lead to a substantially reduced quality of life. However, until now, not much has been known about the association of poor oral health and many chronic diseases, particularly mental ill health." Dr Chandan further explained that the prevalence of periodontal disease is relatively high, and the fact that it might put people at an increased risk of developing other chronic diseases may present a major public health issue. Senior author Prof. Krish Nirantharakumar from the Institute of Applied Health Research at the university noted that, in light of the findings, there is a strong need to build rapport between medical and dental teams: [An important implication of our findings is the need for effective communication between dental and other healthcare professionals to ensure patients obtain an effective treatment plan targeting both oral and wider health to improve their existing overall health and reduce the risk of future illness." The study is only one among many to associate periodontal disease with other diseases, and the findings reinforce the importance of prevention, early identification and treatment of periodontitis. Periodontal disease as a risk factor for arthritis According to the Global RA Network, over 350 million people have arthritis globally. The National Health Service stated that, in the UK, over ten million people have arthritis or a similar condition that affects the joints and that osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the two most common types of arthritis in the country. As previously mentioned, a staggeringone-third of patients having periodontal disease in the study were found to be more at risk of developing arthritis, a finding that appears rather alarming to Dr Caroline Aylott, who is head of research delivery at Versus Arthritis. [Some of the biggest challenges of arthritis, especially autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) which affects 400,000 people in the UK, is being able to know who is more at risk of developing it, and finding ways to prevent it," she commented in a press release. According to Dr Aylott, previous studies have found that people having RA were four times more likely to develop periodontal disease compared with people who are RA-free and that the disease manifestations were often more severe. Therefore, she advised healthcare professionals to look closely for early signs of periodontal disease in patients and to consider taking a holistic approach when treating them. The study, titled [Burden of chronic diseases associated with periodontal diseases: a retrospective cohort study using UK primary care data", was published online on 19 December 2021 in BMJ Open.

Poor glycaemic control results in tooth loss in middle age, study finds ŌTSU, Japan: In the largest study of its kind, researchers in Japan have analysed glycaemic control and natural tooth retention to investigate the association between the two. They have uncovered evidence that people with higher haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels and elevated fasting plasma glucose (FPG) levels, indices of poor glycaemic control, have poorer tooth retention. Speaking to Dental Tribune International, Dr Katsutaro Morino, one of the researchers and an assistant professor in the Division of Diabetology, Endocrinology, Nephrology and Neurology at Shiga University of Medical Science, said: [There have already been many reports on the relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease and the risk of tooth loss. We wanted to identify who are suitable subjects for an intervention. We thought it would be important to analyse data obtained from the real world with relatively large numbers to clarify the impact of fasting glucose and HbA1c levels on tooth loss among multiple age groups." For their large-scale study, the researchers employed the medical records and information from health insurance claims of 233,567 patients between 2015 and 2016. They split the patients, who were between 20 and 70 years old, into five ten-year age groups and then assigned them to five groups based on their HbA1c levels and three groups according to their FPG levels. The researchers then compared the number of natural teeth between the groups. They found that, compared with patients with normal FPG levels, people with impaired fasting glucose levels were already at risk of fewer teeth between 40 and 69 years of age. Regarding the results, Dr Morino and his division colleague Prof. Hiroshi Maegawa highlighted that at-risk patients who smoked negatively impacted their likelihood of tooth retention. Additionally, they advised that those diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes should improve their glycaemic control and undergo regular dental check-ups and that patients with high blood glucose levels should look to preventive oral care to protect against tooth loss. In another study using the same data, the high HbA1c group, which corresponded to HbA1c ≥ 7%, showed a lower retention rate regarding many tooth types, especially molars. Commenting on how dentists can best implement the findings into their clinical practice, Dr Morino noted: [Since this is a cross-sectional study, caution must be exercised in interpreting causality. However, I believe that the importance of smoking cessation has been reaffirmed, as lifestyle improvement and oral care with awareness of blood glucose control are necessary from a young age to prevent tooth loss. I am convinced that collaboration between dentistry and internal medicine will lead to the prevention of mutual diseases and improvement of quality of life." The study, titled [Glycemic control and number of natural teeth: Analysis of cross-sectional Japanese employment-based dental insurance claims and medical check-up data", was published on 28 August 2021 in Diabetology International, ahead of inclusion in an issue.

AEEDC Dubai, a Global Platform for the Dental World 01 – 03 February, 2022 Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE The UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition – AEEDC Dubai has rightfully earned the highest global distinction of becoming `The Largest Annual Scientific Dental Conference and Exhibition in the World` For the past 25 years, AEEDC Dubai has been recognized as a beacon of knowledge and a point of reference for dentistry experts, academicians and industry professionals from across the region and all corners of the globe. Since its inception in 1996, AEEDC Dubai has steadily grown alongside Dubai`s rising status as a leading healthcare destination and a pivotal scientific hub in the region and abroad. The fascinating journey of AEEDC Dubai over the last 2.6 decades started with modest humble beginnings, and today reached a pinnacle of success! The UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition – AEEDC Dubai has rightfully earned the highest global distinction of becoming `The Largest Annual Scientific Dental Conference and Exhibition in the World`.

CIOSP 2022 40th CIOSP Sao Paulo International Dental Meeting Dates: TBD Venue: Expo Center Norte, Sao Paulo, Brazil Expo Center Norte Rua Jose Bernardo Pinto, 333, Vila Guilherme, Sao Paulo Brazil Tel: +55-11-2224-5959 http://www.centernorte.com.br/ APCD - Associação Paulista de Cirurgiões-Dentistas Rua Voluntários da Pátria, 547 CEP: 02011-000, Sao Paulo Brazil Tel: +55-11-2223-2521 http://www.apcd.org.br/

Abstract Purpose: Health disparities in the United States (US) are widespread, especially among racial and ethnic minorities populations. The purpose of this study was to assess whether oral health care knowledge and acculturation were associated with utilization of oral health services among the Latino and Hispanic population in Massachusetts. Methods: A cross-sectional survey research design was used with a convenience sample of Hispanic or Latino adults (n=315) residing in Massachusetts. The survey consisted of three validated instruments: New Oral Health Literacy Instrument for Public Health, the American Dental Association`s Health Policy Institute survey, and the Short Acculturation Scale for Hispanics survey (SASH). Oral health utilization was assessed using descriptive statistics, relationships between variables were assessed using t-tests. Results: The survey had a completion rate of 73% (n=230). Participants with dental insurance had a higher mean number of correct oral health knowledge responses as compared to those without insurance (p=0.003). Females and participants who were married or in a civil union had a higher mean knowledge score. Participants with dental insurance were more likely to have visited the dentist in the last 12 months, and have a dental home compared to those without (p<0.001). These participants were also more likely to indicate they would visit the dentist in the next 12 months (97%, n=175). The mean SASH score was statistically significantly lower for participants without a dental home (p=0.03), without dental insurance (p=0.01), without a dental visit in the last 12 months (p=0.05), and for those not intending to visit the dentist in the next 12 months (p=0.01). Conclusion: Improving access to affordable dental coverage, promoting the establishment of a dental home, encouraging cultural sensitivity among the dental team, and providing resources to those with limited English proficiency could improve utilization of oral health services among Latino and Hispanic populations.

CAPP was founded in 2005 in Dubai, UAE with the sole purpose of delivering excellence in Dental Continuing Medical Education. CAPP is an American Dental Association (ADA) C.E.R.P Recognised Provider Schedule: Nov. 11 to 14, 2021 Organizer: CAPP EVENTS & TRAINING

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■ About the exhibition DenTech China is the leading professional event for the dentistry technology industry in China. As the pioneer event of its kind with the inaugural event commencing in 1994, DenTech China has over 20 years in experience in organizing the must-attend conference for dentists seeking continued accredited education as well as international buyers, traders, and distributors looking for high-quality and costs efficient products & equipment produced worldwide. During four exhibition days, DenTech China 2020 attracted a total of 97,227 trade visits from over 35 different countries and regions. DenTech China 2020 – the China leading international trade fair for the Dental Equipment and Products Manufacturing industry – came to a successful close. With more visitors, more business and more international drawing power, this DenTech China has been proven even more successful than last time around, impressively underscoring the event`s status as the China`s premier trade fair for the international Dental Products Manufacturing industry. Over 850 exhibitors from 22 different countries and areas including Austria.Brazil.Canada.Finland.France.Germany.Israel.Italy.Japan.Korea.Liechtenstein.Netherlands.Norway.Pakistan.Russian Federation.Switzerland.Thailand.U.K..U.S.A..Mainland China, China Hong Kong and China Taiwan were on hand in Shanghai to showcase their innovations to industrial users from around the world. Covering the entire value chain of the dental industry, 186 conference sessions highly anticipated by dentists and has gained the esteemed support from over 200 academic associations, hundreds of stomatology colleges, and hospitals. Fair Name: DenTech China 2021 Edition: 25th Fair Date: 2021.11.3-11.6 (Wed.- Sat.) Venue: Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center Opening Hours (daily): 09:00 – 16:30 Admission: The fair is for trade only. Visitors under the age of 18 will not be admitted.

Exhibition Profile Fair Name: DenTech China 2021 Edition: 25th Fair Date: 2021.11.3-11.6 (Wed.- Sat.) Venue: Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center Opening Hours (daily): 09:00 – 16:30 Admission: The fair is for trade only. Visitors under the age of 18 will not be admitted. ■ About the exhibition DenTech China is the leading professional event for the dentistry technology industry in China. As the pioneer event of its kind with the inaugural event commencing in 1994, DenTech China has over 20 years in experience in organizing the must-attend conference for dentists seeking continued accredited education as well as international buyers, traders, and distributors looking for high-quality and costs efficient products & equipment produced worldwide. During four exhibition days, DenTech China 2020 attracted a total of 97,227 trade visits from over 35 different countries and regions. DenTech China 2020 – the China leading international trade fair for the Dental Equipment and Products Manufacturing industry – came to a successful close. With more visitors, more business and more international drawing power, this DenTech China has been proven even more successful than last time around, impressively underscoring the event`s status as the China`s premier trade fair for the international Dental Products Manufacturing industry. Over 850 exhibitors from 22 different countries and areas including Austria.Brazil.Canada.Finland.France.Germany.Israel.Italy.Japan.Korea.Liechtenstein.Netherlands.Norway.Pakistan.Russian Federation.Switzerland.Thailand.U.K..U.S.A..Mainland China, China Hong Kong and China Taiwan were on hand in Shanghai to showcase their innovations to industrial users from around the world. Covering the entire value chain of the dental industry, 186 conference sessions highly anticipated by dentists and has gained the esteemed support from over 200 academic associations, hundreds of stomatology colleges, and hospitals. ■ About the Venue Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center (SWEECC) is located in the heart of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo site, which is considered as the primary choice for the professionals of first-class international events. SWEECC, which is located on the east riverside of the Huangpu River, west of the Shanghai World Expo Axis, is adjoined with the China Art Museum, Mercedes-Benz Arena and Expo Centre by the Expo Axis. The convenient transportation results from SWEECC`s excellent location connected by the over-river thoroughfares, such as: Nanpu Bridge, Lupu Bridge, Dapu Tunnel, Shangnan Rd. and Yaohua Rd.. SWEECC is in the area which is surrounded by dozens of bus stations. The through metro line 7, 8 (Yaohua Rd.), line 8 (China Art Museum) and line 13 (Shibo Avenue) will take you to the destination as well. DenTech China 2020 was successfully held at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center and DenTech China 2021 will be held again at the same venue on 2021.11.3-11.6.

The ADA FDI 2021 World Dental Congress – Special Edition virtual event will be hosted by internationally recognised journalist and master of ceremonies - Juanita Phillips – anchor for Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC), CNN & BBC and encompass over 200 Scientific Programme sessions and an associated Exhibition – with some elements pre-recorded. Essentially [more highly produced Television Streaming Service than ZOOM". This year`s World Dental Congress – Special Edition will bring together leaders from across the world in dental practice, research, academia and industry to present quality, innovative and effective continuing education. It is expected that up to 6,000 delegates will participate, drawn from Australia and throughout the world. Attendees will include dentists, dental hygienists and therapists, dental assistants, dental prosthetists, and other dental professionals. At the heart of the Congress is a cloud-based distribution platform enabling LIVE programming plus on-demand services and exhibition access for an additional 60-days post Congress. This provides supporters of FDI and the Australian Dental Association effective return on investment and a unique opportunity to stay engaged with delegates and other associated participants well beyond this year`s Congress. We have created an online Showcase for exhibitors, with dedicated individual `interactive zones` allowing organisations to not just provide and display information, but to engage with participants interactively via chat and video consultations. This year`s Congress is offering organisations scheduled virtual exhibitor symposiums within the range of sponsorship opportunities, i.e., either pre-recorded or LIVE productions* (*at separate additional expense) to demonstrate products and promote services. Exhibiting at this year`s virtual event guarantees priority placement in the full scale FDI World Dental Congress exhibition, returning to Sydney, Australia in 2023, Sunday 24 - Wednesday 27 September.

The 18th ESCD Annual Meeting, that would be held on Sept 17-18, 2021 in a beautiful sunny Athens! Venue Grand Hyatt Athens Leof. Andrea Siggrou 115, Athina 117 45, Greece

London's unmissable dental event The Dentistry Show London 2021 September 17, 2021 - September 18, 2021, United Kingdom - London

The International Federation of Dental Anesthesiology Societies is an international organisation of dental and/or medical societies engaged in education, research, and improved methods of treatment in the fields of pain and anxiety control through dental anesthesia, analgesia and sedation and other related branches of dentistry. Welcome to the Sixteenth International Dental Congress on Anesthesia, Sedation, and Pain Control. Come join us as we gather together Moscow, the majestic capital of Russia, from 17-19, September 2021.

Digital tickets for IDS 2021 now available By Dental Tribune International August 18, 2021 COLOGNE, Germany: As the 39th International Dental Show (IDS) is rapidly approaching, the organisers have announced that registration is now open. Different from past years, tickets can only be obtained in a digital format, which will help to avoid close contact, a safety measure owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. IDS is one of the most prominent global dental industry platforms. Originally planned for March, the event will now take place from 22 to 25 September and will be comparably smaller in size to ensure a safe trade fair experience. According to organiser Koelnmesse, IDS 2021 will offer the dental industry a fresh outlook as it slowly resumes business, and the show will have around 830 exhibitors from 56 countries, including China, Russia and the US. Those planning to attend the event can now purchase their digital, named-day-only tickets from the ticket shop on the IDS website and download the tickets to a smartphone in the form of QR codes. As the organisers explained, the online tickets will facilitate the collection of contact data for use in case of coronavirus infection. As safety is a major pillar of IDS 2021, participants will also be asked to provide recognised digital proof of vaccination, COVID-19 recovery or a SARS-CoV-2-negative test result upon entering the trade fair premises. Finally, those who are unable to attend owing to travel or other restrictions related to COVID-19 are invited to use the free digital event platform, IDSconnect. More information about IDS can be found on the event website.

FDI World Dental Federation SYDNEY, Australia: From 26 to 29 September, the Australian Dental Association and FDI World Dental Federation will present a special edition of the World Dental Congress (WDC). Owing to COVID-19 travel restrictions, the congress will be completely virtual for the first time.

Interview: [Periodontics was never a static field" By Jeremy Booth, Dental Tribune International Prof. Lior Shapira was elected president of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) in March, and he promptly outlined his vision for a return to normality during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the ensuing weeks, Shapira also raised important social issues, such as the need for wider recognition of women clinicians and a greater focus on sustainability where oral care is provided. Dental Tribune International asked the professor and chairman of the Department of Periodontology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem about the road to normality and how to navigate it. Congratulations on being appointed the new EFP President, Prof. Shapira. Could you briefly tell us about your professional background and experience? I have been involved in periodontal research and clinical periodontics for many years. Over time, I climbed the profession`s ladder-little by little-and served my university as programme director, department chair and associate dean. During those years, I participated in a number of Perio Workshops that were organised by the EFP-some of them as a reviewer-and served on the editorial board of some leading scientific dental journals, including the Journal of Clinical Periodontology (JCP), which is the EFP`s flagship scientific publication and the leading publication in periodontics. Recently, I served as the deputy chair of the EFP`s science committee, and for the last four years, I have been a member of its executive committee. In addition to this, as former president of an EFP-affiliated society, I have in-depth knowledge of the needs of the national periodontics societies and of how the EFP can work with them. I bring all this experience to my year-long tenure as EFP President, which I consider to be one of the high points of my career. This year will mark 30 years of the EFP. Periodontics has come a long way since 1991. How would you describe the current direction of the field and the factors that are effecting change? Periodontics was never a static field, and it continues to evolve based on the latest research and scientific knowledge. The driving force behind periodontics is science-from molecular studies to randomised controlled clinical trials. It would be hard to mention all the recent developments. In short, it has been recognised that periodontitis is a multifactorial disease involving a complex interplay between host, environment and microbes. The connection between periodontitis and other overall health issues, such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, has been established. We have developed surgical methods and new materials to regenerate the lost supporting tissues and to change the prognoses of teeth. The current direction of periodontics is to identify individual risk factors that will enable us to provide [personalised periodontal treatment", and genomics may play an essential role in this process. Cell-based therapy will soon be available for periodontal regeneration, and host-modulating drugs will be part of our treatment modalities. Considerable work has already been done in this particular area, and this work will continue in the form of international research; and so, I predict that such therapies will soon be put into practice and become a reality. One of the topics that you have raised since becoming president is the urgent need to recognise and increase the visibility of women periodontists. How do you think that periodontics stands to benefit from greater gender equality, and what needs to be done? Over the years, the number of high-quality women periodontists has considerably increased, and these women have often served, in their respective countries, as leaders of their national societies and academic institutions. Unfortunately, however, they are still under-represented in the global and European professional forums. We need to be more conscious of this and rectify it, and the EFP is committed to being part of the process. Diversity is the hallmark of the EFP. As a federation we are multicultural, multiracial and multigenerational by nature, and we welcome many voices and opinions. I am sure that-in a few years-it will no longer be necessary to talk about gender equality in the field of periodontics. You have outlined the next twelve months as bringing a return to a sense of normality for the international periodontics community. Can you tell us about the steps that need to be taken to achieve this? The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the EFP as an organisation, and it has also affected us personally: we could not travel or meet, and it was necessary to postpone EuroPerio10 to 2022. However, during the pandemic, we have gained new skills-often relating to new technologies-and this has helped to keep our federation alive and well. We developed EFP Virtual, a technology-based strategy that includes new platforms for electronic communication and e-learning, such as our Perio Sessions webinars. We have also learned how to use social media to efficiently communicate with our stakeholders, and we have put this communication into practice in our interactive Perio Talks. These new capabilities are now part of the federation and will stay with us after the pandemic. However, as an educational organisation, we know that personal contact is still the heart of the EFP and that virtual education alone is not sufficient in our field. We all hope that the pandemic will soon be brought under control, and plans are already in place to continue our educational activities. Gum Health Day will take place on 12 May this year, and a new set of guidelines on treatment of periodontitis, stage IV, will come from Perio Workshop scheduled for November. The semi-annual executive committee meeting will take place this October, and the EuroPerio10 congress will be held in June next year. [The pandemic has also served as a kind of `field study` and has shown us that the postponing of preventive and regular treatment can inflict a high cost on oral health" The pandemic has provided us with a chance to question the status quo. What have been some of the insights taken on board by the EFP and its community? Nobody could have predicted the events of the last twelve months and their impact on our profession. The pandemic disrupted the personal and professional lives of all of us, including our members and their patients. During the pandemic we outlined a set of recommendations that aim to better protect dental patients and those who provide oral care. The EFP has developed and published protocols for this purpose, and those protocols will also remain in use by the EFP after the pandemic. We have also developed effective platforms for hosting virtual educational events, and now is the time to implement this technology in order to offer hybrid-format events so that we can make our knowledge available more widely. The pandemic has also served as a kind of [field study" and has shown us that the postponing of preventive and regular treatment can inflict a high cost on oral health. Patients have learned more about the importance of proper self-care, and periodontists around the world are ready to help them to adopt and put into action new oral care routines. Turning to the EFP`s community: issues related to the pandemic will be the key focus in the coming year, but what other challenges are facing EFP members? As the influential driving force of periodontics globally, the EFP and its societies will continue with their efforts to develop and implement guidelines for periodontal and dental implant therapy. This process was delayed owing to the pandemic; however, it is now necessary to resume our efforts. This is a complex process which starts at the EFP level before continuing within each respective national periodontics society. The development of guidelines for treatment is essential and it affects the entire dental profession-in our experience, we have found that it raises interest not only in the dental community but also among the general public. The EFP and its affiliated societies will continue in our ongoing effort to establish the recognition of the periodontal specialty in Europe, and we feel that this is important for the dental profession and public health. Sustainability is an additional and very important challenge that we are facing. As a healthcare federation, the EFP and its affiliated societies and partners are in the process of accelerating and scaling up sustainability performance. This is being done through the development of a new strategy and taking actions that will help our community on a global level. We are currently taking the first steps, and we plan to identify innovative solutions to help dental teams with the sustainability challenges that they are facing. We conducted a sustainability workshop together with the national societies at our last virtual general assembly in March and received a very enthusiastic response. EuroPerio10 will now take place in Copenhagen in June 2022. What can practitioners expect in the build-up to this event? EuroPerio10 will be a great celebration of [returning to normal". We are all eager to travel, to meet friends, to learn from the best experts, and we expect that EuroPerio10 will fulfil our expectations. There will be hundreds of lectures from world-known clinicians, live surgeries, a huge exhibition and friends from all over the world. This year, we have organised an event that will provide participants a taste of what awaits them in 2022. For those who have registered to attend EuroPerio10, the EFP is about to launch the EuroPerio Series. This is an educational series of interactive presentations and the free kick-off event is scheduled for 5 June. More information can be found on the event website. See you all in Copenhagen in June 2022!

CQC mandates registration for direct-to-consumer orthodontics providers By Brendan Day, Dental Tribune International August 04, 2021 LONDON, UK: As the independent regulator of health and social care in England, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has recognised the benefits that new technologies can deliver for healthcare patients. As a result of the rise in direct-to-consumer orthodontics, the regulator has released updated guidance on what the registration requirements for this method of dental care are. In its recent statement on direct-to-consumer orthodontics, CQC stated that it considered [orthodontic treatments provided to patients following an intra-oral scan or when a patient has taken impressions themselves to be regulated activity". According to the regulator, these treatments need to be regulated in the same manner that clear aligner treatment planning and diagnosis is-meaning that any provider of these services must register with CQC first. [To register with us, providers must assure us that they are able to provide safe and effective care in line with relevant legislation and guidance," the statement read. It continued: [Providers cannot legally carry out regulated activities without registering with us. It is an offence under Section 10 of the Health and Social Care Act to provide regulated activities without being registered with CQC. We can use our regulatory powers to prosecute such offences." CQC emphasised that it would continue to work with dental professionals and relevant professional bodies such as the General Dental Council (GDC) to ensure that remote orthodontics providers have the registration and skills necessary to deliver treatment services safely. The GDC itself recently released a statement on direct-to-consumer orthodontics in which it stressed that all dental professionals in all treatment settings must be registered with the GDC and abide by its standards of care. [With remote orthodontics we need real regulation, not just empty warnings to properly protect patients," Dr Eddie Crouch, chair of the British Dental Association`s Principal Executive Committee, remarked in a press release. [Mandatory CQC registration and inspection is a much-needed first step. A health watchdog needs teeth, and a willingness to prosecute those who fail to register is sending the right signal to unscrupulous operators," he added.

Tobacco smoking associated with periodontal pocket development By Jeremy Booth, Dental Tribune International KUOPIO, Finland: A study by researchers in Finland and the UK has found that self-reported daily smokers had a higher incidence of deepened periodontal pockets than those who had never smoked. The study also investigated the accuracy of self-reported smoking by assessing serum cotinine levels and found a positive association between these levels and the development of periodontal pockets. Tobacco smoking is known to have a causal effect on the progression of periodontal disease. According to the study by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio, Oulu University Hospital in Finland and King`s College London in the UK, self-reports are the most common method of assessing an individual`s tobacco use; however, incorrect disclosure of smoking status and the level of tobacco consumption can lead to invalid data in studies that examine the effects of tobacco use. Together with the incidence of deepened periodontal pockets, the researchers therefore assessed study participants` serum cotinine levels. Serum cotinine is the primary metabolite in nicotine and measuring it is a reliable quantitative biomarker for exposure to nicotine-containing tobacco products. A total of 294 participants were included in the analysis, and smoking status was assessed through home interviews, resulting in study participants being categorised into the following groups: daily smokers, occasional smokers, quitters and never-smokers. Serum cotinine levels were measured using liquid-phase radioimmunoassay methodology, and a follow-up clinical oral examination was performed, where the depth of periodontal pockets was assessed using the World Health Organization periodontal probe. Covariates were assessed, including participants` socio-demographic factors-such as education-and dental behaviour and oral hygiene. [The participants who developed periodontal pockets after four years were more likely to be males, less educated, daily smokers and had serum cotinine levels ≥ 42.0 µg/L than those with no periodontal pocket after four years," the researchers found. After adjusting for confounding factors, an incidence rate ratio (IRR) of 1.59 was observed for daily smokers in comparison with never-smokers. Close to no elevated risk for periodontal pocket development was found for occasional smokers and quitters. The amount of smoking was found to be associated with the development of deepened periodontal pockets in an exposure-dependent manner. [The IRRs for the highest category (20+ cig/day) varied from 2.03 to 2.41. In a fully adjusted model, 1–9 cigarettes/day was not associated with periodontal pocket development," the study read. In assessing the accuracy of self-reported smoking status, the researchers found a strong correlation in daily smokers between serum cotinine levels and the reported number of cigarettes smoked. [This study reveals that smoking is related to deterioration of periodontal health irrespective of whether the measurement of smoking is based on self-reports or serum cotinine level," the researchers wrote, noting that the self-reported smoking was consistent with the serum cotinine levels found in study participants. The study, titled [Effect of smoking on periodontal health and validation of self-reported smoking status with serum cotinine levels", was published online on 8 May 2021 in Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, ahead of inclusion in an issue.