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 infection are broken or interrupted. In this article, Mark Cole, discussed the six steps of infection and how they can be interrupted or broken
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are necessary in the diagnosis and management of cardiac arrest and its precursors. Failure to use an AED on a collapsed patient may result in a member of the dental team being challenged if it can be shown that it could have favourably influenced to the outc
Reports of allergic reaction to natural rubber latex (NRL) are not uncommon in dentistry. To safeguard patients and coworkers, dental nurses must recognise patients and workers at risk for NRL allergies, identify the associated symptoms, and encourage thorough diagnostics and management.
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 Action Month in November
With allergic reactions on the increase and responders often mistaking these for other conditions, this article identifies the clinical symptoms of anaphylaxis and describes the necessary skills and equipment required to manage this life-threatening condition
Dental Advisor with the British Dental Health Foundation, Karen Coates, breaks down the different types of mouth ulcers, what causes them and how they can be treated
Infection prevention and control is coming under increasing scrutiny, yet has always been considered important to the dental profession. Here, Julia Freeman explores best practice in surface decontamination
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 childhood caries. Int J Paed Dent23(4): 235-50
Musculoskeletal disorders, including repetitive motion injuries, result in painful work, lost workdays, and, in extreme cases, disability resulting in forced retirement disorders. That's why it's so important that you choose an ergonomic seat which ensures that the pelvis is properly positioned and
Checking patients’ mouths for amalgams has become an important part of dental check-ups. But how did our modern concept of thinking about fillings come about? Steve Ainsworth investigates
Electronic cigarettes have recently been in the news with the suggestion that they are a safer alternative to tobacco smoking. Graham Cope, from the University of Birmingham, investigates
Hakanen JJ, Perhoniemi R, Bakker AB (2013) Crossover of exhaustion between dentists and dental nurses. Stress and Health. doi: 10.1002/smi.2498
Judith Husband issues a rallying call for the BDA's new ‘Make a Meal of It’ campaign, which seeks to tackle the harm caused to children's dental health by between-meals snacking on sugary and acidic food and drink
Harris CM, Welbury R, Cairns AM (2013) The Scottish dental practitioner's role in managing child abuse and neglect. Br Dent J214: E24
