Gingivitis and bleeding gums are commonplace. Gingival inflammation can progress into periodontitis and is also linked to a variety of health concerns. While gingivitis can often be resolved with good...
Older people are more likely than previous generations to have their natural teeth and are less willing to accept dentures. Dental care professionals need to consider a number of factors that affect...
Quality assurance programmes for dental radiography are needed to ensure that images are consistently of a high standard. All aspects of the imaging process must be monitored to reduce the number of...
Prison dental professionals have to manage a complex agenda in order to deliver optimum care for their patients, and require a range of skills additional to those needed to practise primary care...
Air polishing is more comfortable and quicker to use than traditional scale and polish cleaning methods, and is suitable for a range of patients. Offering this service could also be an effective way...
Dental caries remain a major public health problem. However, research has demonstrated that minimal intervention and management approaches can make a dramatic impact in preventing dental caries. Among...
Ensuring valid consent is becoming increasingly important and complicated due to social and demographic changes, and as more elective and elaborate treatments are provided. Having a sound, ethical...
Loupes allow dentists, hygienists and therapists to see their working area in more detail than normal vision allows. There are several types of loupe, and a number of issues need to be considered when...
Odontogenic infections progress rapidly and patients can deteriorate quickly. Deterioration is due to airway compromise and, if this is not addressed urgently, death from asphyxiation can result....
Patients are often fearful, anxious or even phobic about visiting the dentist. This can be approached in a number of ways and patients should be assessed to find the most suitable option. If dental...
This report monitors the development of clinical knowledge and confidence levels in a group of dental nurses enrolled in the ‘Making Prevention Work in Practice’ training scheme
When providing oral health preventive advice, don't forget the impact diet, obesity and a healthy lifestyle has on an individual's general health.
Dry mouth can lead to ongoing cavities, mouth infections and a number of other physical, social and emotional issues. The dental nurse is in an ideal position to help patients recognise dry mouth...
Ionisation legislation ensures a safe environment in which to work and receive treatment and requires that those involved in the radiographic process must be appropriately trained for the type of...
Patients are often concerned about pain, bleeding and swelling after an implant has been fitted. Verbal and written instructions can help patients to minimise discomfort and problems after surgery and...
