This article looks at the regulatory bodies responsible for monitoring standards for health provision in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and their interpretation of the Health and Social Care Act 2008. It goes on to demonstrate that a whole team approach is required to meet the relevan
Care pathways can support a preventive approach to oral health and improve public health by encouraging patients to self-care. Ann Smith and Ravi Singh describe how a practice redesigned its services to focus on prevention, and the dental nurse’s central role in the new arrangements.
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a diverse group of disorders with blister formation in response to mechanical trauma. Patients with EB requiring orthodontic treatment need special consideration
Tif Qureshi, President of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, looks at a way of approaching the general provision of care in the UK based on ethics, transparency and honesty with the general public
Cracked tooth syndrome (CTS) is a dental condition in which a partial crack extends into the dentin. CTS can be difficult to diagnose and complex to treat effectively. This article reviews the clinical features, diagnostic tools and management options for symptomatic, incompletely fractured posterio
Group learning provides an opportunity for dental nurses to meet and review their professional practice, and discuss and evaluate standards, processes and outcomes, with a view to progression and personal development. Debbie Reed discusses how to create a learning group
Oral lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the oral mucosa. It cannot be cured but its symptoms can be controlled. Dr Anne Hegarty describes the condition, how to identify it, topical and systemic treatments and the prognosis for people affected
Stewart CA (2011) An audit of dental prescriptions between clinics and dental laboratories. Br Dent J211(3): E5
