Investigating infant fluoride intake in north-west England

Oral care for patients with dementia

Poor dental health can affect a person's comfort, appearance, eating, nutrition, behaviour and general health. Every person with dementia needs an individualised preventive approach to dental care that should ideally begin as soon as dementia is diagnosed

Rheumatoid arthritis and its effects on oral health

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition associated with periodontal disease and dry mouth. In addition, patients can find oral health care difficult. Dental care professionals need to be able to advise patients about oral health and products that can assist them

Measurement of capillary refill time

The capillary refill test is a measurement of the time interval from the release of soft tissue pressure until the return to normal coloration. This article explains the use of this measurement in the dental setting, how it can avoid a medical emergency, and describes the most practical way in which

Would higher education benefit your career?

Engagement in higher education, particularly through foundation degrees, is becoming more widespread in a variety of employment and professional sectors. But what are foundation degrees, how do they differ from other courses, and could achieving one enhance your career in dental nursing?

Breaking the chain of infection

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

Oral cancer in non-smoking non-drinking elderly females

Practical procedures: defibrillation in dental practice

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

Natural rubber latex allergy and dental practice

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.

Pinning support on you

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

Management of anaphylaxis in the dental practice

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

Raising awareness of mouth ulcers

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

Effective surface decontamination

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

Risk factors during first year of life for early childhood caries

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

An overview of saddle seats and their benefits in dentistry

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