Reports of allergic reaction to natural rubber latex (NRL) are not uncommon in dentistry. To safeguard patients and coworkers, dental nurses must...
Tobacco use has a detrimental effect on oral health and is related to conditions such as tooth loss, periodontal disease, impaired wound healing,...
Alcohol misuse affects both individuals and society and is estimated to cost the NHS £3.5 billion every year. Awareness of the effects of alcohol not...
Dental composites are commonly used in general dental practice, yet many of us fail to understand their evolution and make up. The modern composite is...
Dr Nigel Carter OBE, Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, explains how a badge can make a difference in support of Mouth Cancer...
Edwards J, Palmer G, Osbourne N and Scrambler S (2013) Why individuals with HIV or diabetes do not disclose their medical history at the dentist: a...
Good communication is central to patient compliance. Patients are more likely to comply with regimens if they have decided to follow them than if they...
Oral dryness can lead to significant problems, such as tooth decay, infection and impaired quality of life. This article provides a comprehensive...
The General Dental Council has issued standards covering conduct, performance and ethics that apply to all dental care professionals and set out what...
This series of articles has examined different types of study days and courses that may be available to you and how to manage your time to not only...
With allergic reactions on the increase and responders often mistaking these for other conditions, this article identifies the clinical symptoms of...
All surgical instruments that are used in the clinical environment should be decontaminated without exception. Pre-sterilisation cleaning and...
As more patients opt to have implants, dental nurses need to be able to recognise the signs of possible complications or implant failure. Failure and...
