Dental nurses’ practice should be based on evidence to ensure it is safe and of a high standard. However, the nature of dental nurses’ education means...
Engagement in higher education, particularly through foundation degrees, is becoming more widespread in a variety of employment and professional...
Infection control is based upon the principle that transmission of infectious diseases will be prevented when any of the six steps in the chain of...
Milward P, Katechia D, Morgan MZ (2013) Knowledge of removable partial denture wearers on denture hygiene. Br Dent J 215: E20
Stem cell transplantation, or bone marrow transplant, is used to treat haematological disease including blood cancers. This therapy has oral health...
There is an association between diabetes and periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the gums. Anne Phillips gives an overview of the...
The changing landscape of dental nursing is often discussed, but how many individuals think about their choice of primary qualification? This article...
At the end of the first 5-year CPD cycle and in the wake of a number of studies looking at participation in education and development and CPD, this...
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are necessary in the diagnosis and management of cardiac arrest and its precursors. Failure to use an AED on...
Bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics is a natural phenomenon but is made worse by suboptimal and unnecessary use of antibiotics. Changes to...
Dental healthcare workers can be exposed to a wide range of airborne contamination. The use of a high-performance air cleaning system is a...
Dysgeusia—disturbance of taste—is usually transient but can be a distressing long-term problem for some patients. It has numerous causes. Assessment...
Periodontitis compromises the supportive tissues around teeth. Treating its cause may reduce inflammation and achieve some repair. A more predictable...
