Hypodontia: an overview
This article provides an overview of hypodontia, including the aetiology, associated features and treatment options for this condition
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Sugar-free gum and the impact on dental caries
This article discusses the impact that sugar-free gum can have in the fight against dental caries
Oral health advice for patients with orthodontic appliances
This article discusses the oral health implications for patients who undergo orthodontic treatment and how the dental nurse can help
Patients with eating disorders: the role of the dental nurse
This article provides an overview of eating disorders, and how dental nurses can aid in the management of their dental care
An overview of modern orthodontic solutions
Traditional orthodontic appliances have carried the stigma of being unsightly and uncomfortable for the patient. Modern solutions encourage people to receive the treatment they need, with systems designed to offer pleasing aesthetics and optimal oral hygiene maintenance
Dry socket—an update
Veale B (2015) Alveolar osteitis: a critical review of the aetiology and management. Oral Surgery8: 68–77. doi: 10.1111/ors.12130
Endodontic treatment part 3: endodontic retreatment
In the third article in this three-part series, Chris Emery discusses the possibility of retreatment following a failed initial root canal treatment
Substance misuse
One third of adults have taken an illicit drug at some point during their lifetime (Home Office, 2014). This article aims to aid understanding of the implications substance misuse may have on oral health and dental care and how to treat patients who misuse substances
Quality assurance and radiation protection
This article provides an overview of the basics of compliance and explains the importance of developing a Quality Assurance (QA) programme in respect to dental radiography
The dental nurse and diabetes
In this article, Paul Hellyer and Nikki Legg describe the relevance of diabetes to oral care and, using Nikki's personal experience, explain the significance of the condition to help dental nurses manage a patient who has diabetes, or spot the signs of an undiagnosed patient
Endodontic treatment part 2: root canal preparation and obturation
In this three-part series, Chris Emery discusses a case study of a patient who has a pulpitis. In this article, the root canal is prepared and obturated, with the help of the dental nurse
The social model of disability and its application to dentistry
People with disabilities are potentially one of the most marginalised groups in our society. What this series of papers aims to do is to raise awareness about disability. The first paper will discuss the social model of disability, its importance for people with disabilities and its application to d
Orthodontics and oral health-related quality of life
This article presents an overview of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) with particular relevance to the impact of malocclusion and hence orthodontic treatment on OHRQoL. The role of patient-reported outcome measures in assessing quality of life is explained with evidence from literature
Tongue cleaning: all in the best possible taste
Tongue cleaning is an important part of an oral health regime. Melonie Prebble explains why we should all be equipping patients with the means to unclogging their tastebuds and improving their health
