A review of the future supply of dental care professionals

A review of the future supply ...

There has been little contemporary published evidence concerning the current and future dental care professional (DCP) (and, in particular, dental nurses) workforce alone. This article will discuss some of the implications for dental nurses from the findings of the contemporary research

Why dentistry needs its own way of respecting patients

Why dentistry needs its own ...

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 concern in dentistry. For that reason it may well be necessary to develop a bespoke model of patient interaction for the dental profession

Effects of bisphosphonates for osteoporosis on oral health

Effects of bisphosphonates ...

Osteoporosis, a condition where bones become weak and fragile, is usually treated by bisphosphonate medication. These drugs can cause osteonecrosis of the jaw, which has significant implications for dental care

Close support dentistry: a pilot project

Close support dentistry: a ...

This article aims to review the introduction of close support dentistry in the undergraduate curriculum for dental science and dental nursing students by improving their understanding of the benefits of a fully trained and well integrated dental team

Do general dental practitioners leave teeth on ‘open drainage’?

Do general dental ...

A comparative overview of dental adhesives

A comparative overview of ...

The advent of bonding agents has led to major changes in practical dentistry. As bonding agents continue to evolve rapidly, it becomes increasingly important to identify different types of adhesives, their purposes, and the differing techniques required for their efficient placement

Medico-legal issues: a focus on preventable nerve injuries

Medico-legal issues: a focus ...

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 maximise patient safety and minimise medicolegal consequences. This article focuses on the legal ramifications of preventable nerve injuries

Understanding the use of acupuncture in dentistry

Understanding the use of ...

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese therapy that has seen a renaissance in the west over the last 20 years. Many practitioners offer acupuncture for a range of conditions, and dental patients may benefit from acupuncture to facilitate treatment and improve outcomes for a range of dental issues

Looking back and looking forward

Looking back and looking ...

Over the last 5 years there have been a considerable number of changes in dentistry that have irreversibly altered the course of the profession. Sam Ball looks at these changes, and predicts their impact on the future of the industry

Risk of aerosol contamination around the dental chair

Risk of aerosol contamination ...

Most procedures performed by the dental team have the potential for creating contaminated aerosols and splatter. These aerosols represent an infection hazard due to their gross contamination with microorganisms and blood. This article outlines how aerosol contamination can be reduced