Impression taking, radiography and photography

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First impressions count: how to take a primary impression

This article explains the importance of the primary impression, while describing the important and necessary clinical stages involved in making an...

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Impression-making techniques to help the gagging patient

This article focuses on patient- and dental nurse-based techniques that will help to manage a hypersensitve gag reflex in patients

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Quality assurance and radiation protection

This article provides an overview of the basics of compliance and explains the importance of developing a Quality Assurance (QA) programme in respect...

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Quality assurance for dental radiography

Quality assurance programmes for dental radiography are needed to ensure that images are consistently of a high standard. All aspects of the imaging...

Ionising radiation: legislation and risks

Ionisation legislation ensures a safe environment in which to work and receive treatment and requires that those involved in the radiographic process...

Dental radiology: conflicting advice and controversies

Dental practices receive advice from numerous sources, including engineers, external agencies, trainers and other experts, and articles in...

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Principles and practice of safety in dental radiography

Dental radiography can be carried out safely, with doses to patients, staff and visitors kept to a minimum by following fundamental principles. As...

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What to consider when selecting impression materials

Impression materials are used to record the shape of the teeth and alveolar ridges. There are a wide variety of impression materials available, each...

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Digital dental photography for the dental nurse

This article aims to introduce the dental nurse to the specific relevance of digital photography in general dental practice by improving their...

Safety and protection when using ionising radiation

Dental care professionals and their patients need to be protected from the harmful effects of ionising radiation. By interpreting and applying the...

Essential dental radiographs with minimum exposure

In light of the risks from ionising radiation to patients and staff, this article outlines the clinical conditions when radiographs are essential. The...

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The use of photography and imaging in dentistry

Clinical photographs and simulated images can be used to help communicate with your patients and colleagues. They show patients the potential and...