Impression taking, radiography and photography

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Toothbrush-shaped ultrasound developed to monitor gum health

Researchers have developed a toothbrush-shaped ultrasound transducer that can provide a less invasive screening for gum disease.

Take your best shot

Rachael Hartley outlines how to achieve optimum dental photography results.

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Midlands radiology training gets £1.28m AI upgrade

Patients and clinicians across the Midlands – and potentially across England – are to benefit from a £1.28m AI upgrade to radiology training...

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Dental imaging for dental nurses

Sharon Grant highlights the requirements and knowledge needed in order to work within radiography.

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Dental age check plan for child asylum seekers dropped

The British Dental Association has welcomed reports that the Home Office has reconsidered plans to introduce the use of dental X-rays to determine age...

Visualise a new career perspective

Dental nurse Danielle Schroven and general and paediatric dentist Makbule Ogretme talk about the power of the photograph

Photography: helping patients to see

Does your dentist have a camera sitting in a cupboard collecting dust? Here, Cheryl Tonkinson reveals why this skill will enhance your role as well as...

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Go virtual with this month’s BDIA Dental Showcase On Demand

Join us for FREE and CPD hours at this online virtual event for the dental profession

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New possibilities in dental nursing through 3D printing

Dr Elisa Praderi assesses the landscape to reveal opportunities for you to enhance the patient experience

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Revised guidance on radiation protection published

​The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP[UK]) and Public Health England (PHE) have published revised guidance on radiation protection in dental...

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Radiographs: value v risk

Glenys Bridges considers the quality and compliance role of the dental nurse for diagnostic radiographs

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Report reveals dental access confusion amid the pandemic

A report by a health watchdog reveals that poor communication has led to confusion about access to dental care amid the current coronavirus pandemic.