This article discusses if xylitol can inhibit the growth of Candida infections. The patient involved in this case study has suffered from chronic Candida-associated denture-induced stomatitis; the goal was to see if using xylitol could decrease his discomfort and increase his quality of life
Communication between dental professionals and their patients with a hearing loss can be very difficult, but better deaf awareness and assistive devices will improve it
Dental implants can be a successful replacement option for missing teeth, improving masticatory and speech function and aesthetics. The methods in which the long-term success of dental implants and osseointegration can be achieved are discussed in this article
Dentine hypersensitivity (DH) is a recognised clinical condition that impacts on the patient's wellbeing and quality of life. This article provides an update in the management of the condition based on the recent guidelines of a UK Expert Forum on DH (Gillam et al, 2013)
Oral health is important to general health and wellbeing. Poor oral health has a major impact on a person's quality of life and advice to prevent poor oral health must be given to all patients
Rachel Hughes has successfully implemented a nurse-led clinic at her practice based solely on using the extended Scope of Practice. Here she explains how the dental nurse can play an integral role in the delivery of orthodontic systems
Bacteria can transmit many harmful infections and can live on surfaces for long periods of time. This article describes techniques to help reduce the amount of bacteria within the dental practice
Sue Gregory OBE examines the third edition of Delivering Better Oral Health: An Evidence-based Toolkit for Prevention and how this can aid dental nurses in delivering oral health education
Through screening patients, the dental team has a chance to play their part in reducing the incidence of this disease, which can affect the lips, tongue and mouth
The aim of this article is to present an overview of oral cancer and highlight the importance of early detection
This article discusses different scenarios affecting the mouth and how interdental cleaning can help to prevent oral disease
This article will explain some of the reasons people become homeless, their oral health needs and what the dental team can do to help
