Children's dentistry

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Using evidence to support oral health in children

Good oral health is part of good general health. Dental professionals can draw on evidence and epidemiological data and work with other professionals...

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Dental neglect and professional responsibilities

Neglect is the commonest and one of the most harmful forms of child abuse. Dental professionals need to be aware of general and dental neglect, how to...

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Dental trauma in children. Part 2: management

Dental nurses are often required to carry out initial assessment and triage of patients who attend the dental clinic on an emergency basis. This...

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Oral care for infants and under-fives

With little specific advice available for infant and toddler oral care in the UK and dental professionals unsure as what to recommend, research-based...

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Dental trauma in children. Part 1: causes and assessment

Dental nurses are often required to carry out initial assessment and triage of patients who attend the dental clinic on an emergency basis. This...

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Dealing with teething in children

It is commonly believed that teething in infants can cause various signs and symptoms. This article reviews the evidence for the various suggested...

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Children’s oral health: in practice and at home

Dental decay is the most common preventable childhood disease. Oral health educator for the British Dental Health Foundation, Karen Coates, discusses...

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Rubber dam shown to be child friendly

A demonstration on a phantom head showing how the dentist can stretch the hole in the rubber dam over the tooth while the dental nurse secures it with...

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The application of fluoride varnish

Even though the application of fluoride varnish appears to be a simple procedure registered dental nurses need to be correctly trained in this...