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Looking to the past

Tom Alcraft explores the use of charcoal throughout history

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A natural fit

Dentists are inherently skilled to provide facial aesthetics – and dental nurses are well-placed to assist them. Katharine Gladwin shares her enthusiasm for these complementary cosmetic treatments

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Emotional dentistry

Dr Sam Jethwa shines a light on why cosmetic dentistry is more than just about appearance and reveals the role of the dental nurse in delivering aesthetic dental procedures

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‘Sometimes, I’m snowed under’

Senior dental nurse Laura Coles talks about the whitening journey from a dental nurse’s perspective

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An update on the latest tooth-whitening guidance

This article is the fifth in a series of case studies illustrating the roles and responsibilities of the registered dental nurse. It will describe the guidance that is available, and the steps...

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The clinical effectiveness of different bleaching techniques

The use of in-surgery bleaching techniques has increased recently within the profession following the introduction of various new systems.

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Tooth whitening: practice and procedures

Tooth whitening is a cosmetic procedure that is relatively safe and can improve patients’ quality of life. James MacLaine describes the types of bleaching that can be carried out in the surgery and in...

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Vital tooth whitening: the legal and ethical issues

There is ongoing debate around dental professionals using peroxide-based products in tooth whitening.

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