This article explains the importance of the primary impression, while describing the important and necessary clinical stages involved in making an...
This article focuses on patient- and dental nurse-based techniques that will help to manage a hypersensitve gag reflex in patients
This article provides an overview of the basics of compliance and explains the importance of developing a Quality Assurance (QA) programme in respect...
Quality assurance programmes for dental radiography are needed to ensure that images are consistently of a high standard. All aspects of the imaging...
Ionisation legislation ensures a safe environment in which to work and receive treatment and requires that those involved in the radiographic process...
Dental practices receive advice from numerous sources, including engineers, external agencies, trainers and other experts, and articles in...
Dental radiography can be carried out safely, with doses to patients, staff and visitors kept to a minimum by following fundamental principles. As...
Impression materials are used to record the shape of the teeth and alveolar ridges. There are a wide variety of impression materials available, each...
This article aims to introduce the dental nurse to the specific relevance of digital photography in general dental practice by improving their...
Dental care professionals and their patients need to be protected from the harmful effects of ionising radiation. By interpreting and applying the...
In light of the risks from ionising radiation to patients and staff, this article outlines the clinical conditions when radiographs are essential. The...
Clinical photographs and simulated images can be used to help communicate with your patients and colleagues. They show patients the potential and...