There have been many recent advances in the methods available for restoring endodontically treated teeth. This article provides a practical guide to the restoration of endodontically treated teeth...
The demand for dental care in secure settings is rising in conjunction with a steady rise in the overall prison population. Patients often have a history of drug-taking and alcohol abuse, underlying...
The HTM 01-05 regulations are intended to minimise the risk of cross-infection and contamination in dental practices. Dental nurses are often responsible for cleaning, sterilising and storing...
A certificate in endodontic nursing has been needed for a long time. Not only for increasing knowledge and chairside skills in endodontic nursing but also for recognition of nurses who assist...
With the inception of the GDC's Scope of Practice document in April 2009, the dental nurse's roles and responsibilities have expanded considerably. This has allowed them to develop further knowledge...
As dental nurses take on more infection control responsibilities within a dental practice, it is important that they are adequately trained and qualified. Dawn Cluley, Dental...
Endodontic nurses are becoming highly specialised and more involved in every stage of treatment before, during and after surgery, and their essential role as part of the endodontic team is continuing...
The frequency of dental attendance in pre-school children is low.
Bullying at work damages the health and wellbeing of affected staff and represents a huge financial cost to the NHS. Dealing with it is easier said than done, but there are steps people can take to...
Dental nurses have a central role in implant placement, from explaining the stages of the process to patients and addressing patient concerns to assisting during the procedure itself and providing...
Harmful bacteria can colonise many areas, including furniture, fittings and the physical structure of the practice building. Practices should carry out risk assessments, set up cleaning schedules and...
Osteoporosis, a condition where bones become weak and fragile, is usually treated by bisphosphonate medication. These drugs can cause osteonecrosis of the jaw, which has significant implications for...
The aim of this paper is to discuss the dental management of patients who have received treatment for cancer of the head and neck. Following surgical and medical management of head and neck cancers,...
The Resuscitation Council (UK) recommends the ‘ABCDE’ approach to assess the acutely ill patient. A key component of ‘D’ is assessment of pupils because changes in their size, equality and reactivity...
This article will describe the role of the dental nurse in taking personal, medical and dental histories. It will also emphasise the need for confidentiality and good records of this process, as well...
