This article discusses the oral health implications for patients who undergo orthodontic treatment and how the dental nurse can help
Traditional orthodontic appliances have carried the stigma of being unsightly and uncomfortable for the patient. Modern solutions encourage people to...
This article presents an overview of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) with particular relevance to the impact of malocclusion and hence...
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...
Assisting with orthodontic procedures may completely bypass some dental nurses, particularly those working in general practice or other specialised...
Nickel is the metal most likely to cause an allergic reaction and is also present in many orthodontic appliances. This article examines what a nickel...
Oral health is an important but often overlooked aspect of an older adult's general health. Daily oral hygiene, ability to access routine professional...
Traditionally the domain of dental technicians, the preparation of thermoformed retainers is now an additional skill that dental nurses can develop...
Traditional orthodontic appliances have carried the stigma of being unsightly and uncomfortable for the patient. Thankfully, modern orthodontic...
This article aims to review current aesthetic orthodontic treatment options. The advantages and disadvantages of techniques, such as clear fixed...
