Special care dentistry

The importance of a dental treatment plan

Priya Sharma considers this all-essential clinical process

The cleft multidisciplinary team

A look at the role of the dental nurse

In safe hands

Trudie Dawson considers the role of the dental nurse in safeguarding

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They wear it well

The amount of tooth wear seen among our patients is currently considerably greater than in the past due to the fact that more people are now retaining...

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Protecting vulnerable groups

Linda Walker considers this important topic in relation to General Dental Council (GDC) Standards and the introduction of GDPR

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Depression and oral heath links revealed

​Young adults with feelings of depression are significantly more at risk of oral health diseases, according to the findings of a new study.

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Use of clinical photography in dentistry

Kelly Henderson considers how photography as a dental record can aid your practice, clinical skills and become your indisputable evidence should you...

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Crisis at Christmas – and you

Natalie Bradley explains why this annual volunteer-led dental service for homeless and vulnerably housed people needs you

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Calming a storm

Lesley Redman considers the importance of oral desensitisation in relation to dementia and additional needs

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Poor oral health risks respiratory health of elderly

E​lderly individuals with fewer teeth, poor dental hygiene, and more cavities constantly ingest more dysbiotic microbiota, which could be harmful to...

‘Your teeth you are in control’

The use of cognitive behavioural therapy in reducing dental anxiety for paediatric patients

Oral care in adult critical care

Patients in ICU require specialist care and are dependent on a multidisciplinary team to complete even the most simple of daily tasks. Harriet Buley...