Chewing gum and confectionery often contain xylitol, a low-calorie sugar substitute. Xylitol, however, has other potent effects on oral health beyond...
Dental Advisor with the British Dental Health Foundation, Karen Coates, breaks down the different types of mouth ulcers, what causes them and how they...
Dental nurses have professional responsibilities around the use of social media, in and outside the surgery, and must be aware of potential risks...
Dental practices have legal duties to ensure that their waste does not cause pollution or present a hazard to health. This article outlines the...
Ensuring good disinfection involves choosing suitable fixtures and fittings, defining clear and dirty areas, having cleaning schedules and protocols...
Infection prevention and control is coming under increasing scrutiny, yet has always been considered important to the dental profession. Here, Julia...
Intact skin is a first-line defence mechanism against infection. Damaged skin on healthcare workers (HCWs) is an important issue and needs to be...
Interdental cleaning can remove plaque that toothbrushes cannot reach. Flossing is not the only method—other interproximal aids include tape,...
Legionnaires' disease outbreaks hits the press on a regular basis. This article takes a look at the risks around legionella in a dental surgery and...
Leong PM, Gussy MG, Barrow SY, de Silva-Sanigorski A, Waters E (2013) A systematic review of risk factors during first year of life for early...
Musculoskeletal disorders, including repetitive motion injuries, result in painful work, lost workdays, and, in extreme cases, disability resulting in...
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is exactly what is says; it is designed to protect the person wearing it from harm such as outside pathogens...
Saliva has a number of functions in oral and dental health, and is central to general wellbeing and quality of life. The article discusses the...
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...
Whether you have started in a management role or are aspiring to one, it's important to take charge of your own development. There are several steps...
