Protecting teeth from damage with mouthguards

Mouthguards or gumshields are used to protect patients’ teeth against damage from sports injuries or bruxism. Dental care professionals have a role in producing these appliances and supporting...

Dental trauma in children. Part 2: management

Dental nurses are often required to carry out initial assessment and triage of patients who attend the dental clinic on an emergency basis. This article, the second in a series of two articles, covers...

Dental trauma in children. Part 1: causes and assessment

Dental nurses are often required to carry out initial assessment and triage of patients who attend the dental clinic on an emergency basis. This article, the first in a series of two articles, covers...

Managing dental injuries