Special care dentistry

Providing an education

Kimberly Lloyd-Rees warns of the oral health consequences for patients with Lupus.

Understanding the links

Nina Garlo discusses diabetes and gum disease and the new oral medicine and technologies here to help.

Building our knowledge

Laura Lane outlines the basic knowledge a dental nurse should have regarding Haemophilia.

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Brushing and flossing teeth can reduce pregnancy-associated gingivitis, study says

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry has shown that nurse-led oral hygiene education...

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Children’s bad teeth could be linked to lack of vitamin D in pregnancy

Many children have teeth that are practically falling apart due to weak enamel. Now researchers have studied whether a lack of vitamin D during...

Providing care for all

Tom Alcraft discusses the importance of caring for patients with additional needs.

The potentials of pregnancy

Nabeela Caratela and Hussna Khan discuss considerations for the dental nurse when it comes to pregnant patients.

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Even moderate alcohol usage during pregnancy is linked to birth defects

​University of New Mexico (UNM) researchers have found that even low to moderate alcohol use by pregnant patients may contribute to subtle changes in...

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Highlighting community dentistry: Association visits special care dental service

​Community Dental Services CIC (CDS), a community dental provider, has welcomed representatives from the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) to the...

Mum’s the word

​Kimberley Lloyd-Rees discusses how pregnant women can maintain good oral health with the right proactive efforts.

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Dental pilot improves access for homeless South Yorkshire residents

An initiative to improve access to dental services for people experiencing homelessness is being piloted in Doncaster, based on a successful pilot in...

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Game changers in dentistry

Timo Sorsa discusses the leaps forward in dentistry from quick diagnosis to efficient treatment of gum diseases.