Throughout November, the British Dental Health Foundation runs Mouth Cancer Action Month, a campaign that aims to reduce incidences and deaths caused by mouth cancer, by raising awareness of the disease and promoting the value of early detection
There are more and more people having implants placed and the need to maintain these implants is the most important aspect of dental treatment. We need to educate our patients on how to look after their implants and explain the reasons why it is necessary
To maintain a healthy body, adequate nutrition is required. A poor diet is a risk factor for chronic diseases and conditions. Dental nurses should know about nutrition and oral health, so that they can help promote healthy diets and encourage not only good oral health, but also good overall health
With the ever-increasing pressure from the media and peers to look good and feel good, the rate of cosmetic dentistry in the UK is greatly increasing
Xylitol can be used to prevent many oral and respiratory diseases. It is now incorporated into a wide range of products, giving the professional and patient many different options
Oral ulceration is common and the causes are very varied. In this article, the authors outline the main causes of oral ulceration and the importance of the clinical history to ensure correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment
Orthodontics became a discipline in its own right in the late 19th century but the use of appliances to straighten teeth dates back more than 3,000 years. Appliances evolved a great deal over the past two centuries and digital technology means this progress should continue
This article will demonstrate how complex the sense of taste can be and highlight the effects that a lack of tast can have on a person's quality of life
Custom-made mouthguards best protect the teeth and jaws from trauma during contact sports. Their basic design has remained unchanged for decades but research into their materials and construction, along with an improved design, should make them more effective and comfortable
General dental practices are increasingly using implant procedures to replace all the teeth in one arch in one day. Dental nurses need to know about how this is carried out so they can support dentists and patients; such knowledge can also improve their career opportunities
Gingivitis and bleeding gums are commonplace. Gingival inflammation can progress into periodontitis and is also linked to a variety of health concerns. While gingivitis can often be resolved with good oral hygiene, some gum problems require referral for further investigation
Older people are more likely than previous generations to have their natural teeth and are less willing to accept dentures. Dental care professionals need to consider a number of factors that affect the dental health of older people, and employ preventive measures
Quality assurance programmes for dental radiography are needed to ensure that images are consistently of a high standard. All aspects of the imaging process must be monitored to reduce the number of repeat radiographs needed, and to ensure radiography is carried out efficiently
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