As more patients opt to have implants, dental nurses need to be able to recognise the signs of possible complications or implant failure. Failure and complications can occur at any time, from during...
Chewing gum and confectionery often contain xylitol, a low-calorie sugar substitute. Xylitol, however, has other potent effects on oral health beyond simply replacing cariogenic substances such as...
Dental Advisor with the British Dental Health Foundation, Karen Coates, breaks down the different types of mouth ulcers, what causes them and how they can be treated
Dental nurses have professional responsibilities around the use of social media, in and outside the surgery, and must be aware of potential risks around patient confidentiality. This article is the...
Dental practices have legal duties to ensure that their waste does not cause pollution or present a hazard to health. This article outlines the legislation on the management and disposal of waste and...
Ensuring good disinfection involves choosing suitable fixtures and fittings, defining clear and dirty areas, having cleaning schedules and protocols in place and following guidance, as well as using...
Infection prevention and control is coming under increasing scrutiny, yet has always been considered important to the dental profession. Here, Julia Freeman explores best practice in surface...
Intact skin is a first-line defence mechanism against infection. Damaged skin on healthcare workers (HCWs) is an important issue and needs to be seriously addressed. This article examines the...
Interdental cleaning can remove plaque that toothbrushes cannot reach. Flossing is not the only method—other interproximal aids include tape, superfloss, interdental brushes, woodsticks and waterjets....
Legionnaires' disease outbreaks hits the press on a regular basis. This article takes a look at the risks around legionella in a dental surgery and discusses how to reduce the risk of staff and...
Leong PM, Gussy MG, Barrow SY, de Silva-Sanigorski A, Waters E (2013) A systematic review of risk factors during first year of life for early childhood caries. Int J Paed Dent23(4): 235-50
Musculoskeletal disorders, including repetitive motion injuries, result in painful work, lost workdays, and, in extreme cases, disability resulting in forced retirement disorders. That's why it's so...
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is exactly what is says; it is designed to protect the person wearing it from harm such as outside pathogens picked up from the working environment. This article...
Saliva has a number of functions in oral and dental health, and is central to general wellbeing and quality of life. The article discusses the composition and functions of saliva, the anatomy of the...
This series of articles has examined different types of study days and courses that may be available to you and how to manage your time to not only survive but complete the course. This article...
