So much of our current learning feels so repetitive and routine that our brains pay less attention to it. Presenters or tutors do most of the talking...
The aim of this paper is to discuss cancer of the head and neck, the causes, and potential treatment options and their side effects. It also discusses...
Understanding a person's readiness to change could improve the way in which oral hygiene interventions and advice are given in the clinical setting....
Xylitol, a naturally occurring sugar found in plants and fruits, is becoming an increasingly important agent against tooth decay. Dominique Tillen,...
Dental radiography can be carried out safely, with doses to patients, staff and visitors kept to a minimum by following fundamental principles. As...
Impression materials are used to record the shape of the teeth and alveolar ridges. There are a wide variety of impression materials available, each...
Mouthguards or gumshields are used to protect patients’ teeth against damage from sports injuries or bruxism. Dental care professionals have a role in...
Poor dental health can affect a person's comfort, appearance, eating, nutrition, behaviour and general health. Every person with dementia needs an...
Pregnancy provides an opportunity for education on the role of oral health for both the mother and her unborn child. Advice given at this time can be...
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition associated with periodontal disease and dry mouth. In addition, patients can find oral health care...
The capillary refill test is a measurement of the time interval from the release of soft tissue pressure until the return to normal coloration. This...
This article aims to review the introduction of close support dentistry in the undergraduate curriculum for dental science and dental nursing students...
As aspiration of bacteria in oropharyngeal secretions is an important risk factor for pneumonia in the young and elderly, poor oral health may also...
Dental care professionals play a major role in providing advice and treatment for halitosis, which can cause social distress for patients. This...
