Tif Qureshi, President of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, looks at a way of approaching the general provision of care in the UK based on ethics, transparency and honesty with the general...
The dental setting is the first line of defense in early detection of diseases such as mouth cancer and hypertension. Dental professionals have an important role in raising public awareness of health...
This article aims to review current aesthetic orthodontic treatment options. The advantages and disadvantages of techniques, such as clear fixed braces, lingual braces and aligners are discussed in...
Cracked tooth syndrome (CTS) is a dental condition in which a partial crack extends into the dentin. CTS can be difficult to diagnose and complex to treat effectively. This article reviews the...
Dental nurses have an important role in advising parents on children’s oral health. Hazel Coey outlines the main, evidence-based health messages and suggests how nurses should present them so they are...
Dental sensitivity may be caused by tooth decay, a cracked tooth, worn tooth enamel, worn fillings, and tooth roots that are exposed as a result of aggressive toothbrushing, gum recession and...
Keeping manual instruments sharp benefits both patients and practitioners. Helen Westley describes some manual instruments, explains why they need to be kept sharp and compares systems for sharpening...
Policies are commonplace, but what are they really all about? What makes them important to dental nursing practice and should dental nurses become more involved with them?
Radiography help us to accurately diagnose some problems with teeth. Radiography is a valuable tool to allow us to assess the bone that is present. In this article, Martin Pybus discusses the use of...
Maintaining your enthusiasm for work can be difficult. Motivation can be as easily switched on and off for dental care professionals and the patients in their care. The role of the dental care...
The role of the dental care professional (DCP) has changed dramatically recently. The current key to success is being proactive and using evidence-based dentistry in our work. In this article, Amanda...
This series of articles is designed to help you, the dental nurse, think seriously about writing for professional publication. It explores motivation, creating interest, structure and different styles...
The aim was to investigate the effectiveness of a three-day course of standard antibiotics in the management of patients with dentoalveolar abscess.
Doctors in Italy confirmed that a 82-year-old woman who died from Legionnaires’ disease in February contracted the infection from a dental practice. This serves as a timely reminder of a dental...
