Whether you have started in a management role or are aspiring to one, it's important to take charge of your own development. There are several steps you can take that will boost your profile and...
Assisting with orthodontic procedures may completely bypass some dental nurses, particularly those working in general practice or other specialised fields of dentistry. This article aims to outline...
Asthma is a common medical condition in children in the UK, and affected children generally have poorer oral health than their peers. Preventive care is important and specific considerations must be...
Care pathways, along with motivational interviewing techniques and self-care plans, can encourage patients to take ownership of their oral health. With a move to the use of self-care plans in the NHS...
Checking patients’ mouths for amalgams has become an important part of dental check-ups. But how did our modern concept of thinking about fillings come about? Steve Ainsworth investigates
Nickel is the metal most likely to cause an allergic reaction and is also present in many orthodontic appliances. This article examines what a nickel allergy is and the considerations involved for...
Renton T, Janjua H, Gallagher JE et al (2013) UK dentists’ experience of iatrogenic trigeminal nerve injuries in relation to routine dental procedures: why, when and how often? Br Dent J12: 633-42
There are a number of complex reasons as to why some patients are unable to comply with instructions or recommendations provided by a dental care professional (DCP). It is therefore important for 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...
Cystic fibrosis is a common genetic disorder and presents challenges to the dental team. This article reviews the necessary considerations for the successful management of paediatric dental patients...
Dental implants are increasingly being used in a variety of restorative treatments. Good oral home care is critical to their long-term survival, so dental care professionals need to know how to advise...
Electronic cigarettes have recently been in the news with the suggestion that they are a safer alternative to tobacco smoking. Graham Cope, from the University of Birmingham, investigates
Hakanen JJ, Perhoniemi R, Bakker AB (2013) Crossover of exhaustion between dentists and dental nurses. Stress and Health. doi: 10.1002/smi.2498
It is essential that dental care professionals educate patients on the effects of diet on oral health. Diet plays an important role in the development of caries, erosion, periodontal disease and oral...
Judith Husband issues a rallying call for the BDA's new ‘Make a Meal of It’ campaign, which seeks to tackle the harm caused to children's dental health by between-meals snacking on sugary and acidic...
