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 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
In this article, Yvonne Rooney and Carole Boyle provide an overview of general anaesthesia (GA), the indications for treatment under GA, and the dental nurse's role when a patient comes in for treatment
In this three-part series, Chris Emery discusses a case study of a patient who has a pulpitis and the importance of the dental nurse's role in this treatment. In this article, an overview of the diagnosis is given
Migrant families to the UK may have children who have suffered the traditional African practice of tooth gouging. The origins of this practice, its signs and complications, and how the reader can help Dentaid are discussed
This paper indicates the need for diet advice to be part of dental practice, the evidence for that advice, and what the advice should be for various age groups
Harding S, Vernazza CR, Wilson K, Harding J, Girdler NM (2015) What are dental non-attenders’ preferences for anxiety management techniques? A cross-sectional study based at a dental access centre. Br Dent J218: 415–421. doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2015.249
In this article, Elaine Tilling discusses the causes of root surface caries, the risk factors associated with this type of caries, the challenges involved, and how to manage them effectively
For many dental nurses in general practice, root canal treatment can seem dull and unrewarding. However, painless, efficient endodontics is a huge practice builder and a team approach is essential to achieve quality results
This article aims to highlight the preventative role of dental nurses and describes the use of the Basic Erosive Wear Examination in screening for non-carious tooth surface loss
Holliday R, Venugopal S, Howell A, Keys W (2015) Operator's ability at assessing a high-speed (air turbine) handpiece before use: an audit. Br Dent J 218: doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2015.40
Oral health has an important role to play in the general wellbeing of patients. This article highlights the impact that oral health can have on systemic health
This paper reviews methods of advising and motivating patients to adhere to oral hygiene regimes and understand the necessity for long-term management of periodontal conditions
