There has been little contemporary published evidence concerning the current and future dental care professional (DCP) (and, in particular, dental...
This article will aim to outline the risk factors, types of injury along with emergency management of traumatic dental injury and guidance on chair...
This article argues the consequence of this consent-led approach as the manner in which we respect patients can cause us to overlook matters of...
A certificate in endodontic nursing has been needed for a long time. Not only for increasing knowledge and chairside skills in endodontic nursing but...
With the inception of the GDC's Scope of Practice document in April 2009, the dental nurse's roles and responsibilities have expanded considerably....
As dental nurses take on more infection control responsibilities within a dental practice, it is important that they are adequately trained and...
Osteoporosis, a condition where bones become weak and fragile, is usually treated by bisphosphonate medication. These drugs can cause osteonecrosis of...
Figure 1.Dental pulp.
This article aims to review the introduction of close support dentistry in the undergraduate curriculum for dental science and dental nursing students...
The advent of bonding agents has led to major changes in practical dentistry. As bonding agents continue to evolve rapidly, it becomes increasingly...
Working as a team prevents medical errors and increases patient safety, hence the importance for the dental nurse and their team to understand how to...
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese therapy that has seen a renaissance in the west over the last 20 years. Many practitioners offer acupuncture for...
