Dentistry

Optimising rotary nickel titanium file use in canal enlargement

1. Carefully evaluate the tooth that will be treated, preferably with multiple radiograph views. Ideally these views are digital and…

Dentistry

Behavioural change management in periodontics: part 4

So far in the last three articles we have covered the following blockages to the uptake of periodontal care by…

Dentistry

A good patient

What do we mean by the term ‘a good patient’, I wonder? Someone who pays their bills on the day?…

Dentistry

Step out of your comfort zone

Over recent years dental care professionals have gained enhanced status, making dental carers more aware of the importance of working…

Dentistry

Last chance to stake your claim

The deadline for entries to this year’s Dentistry Awards 2007 is less than a month away\. Don’t miss your chance…

Dentistry

Council seeks OREB chair and examiners

The General Dental Council is seeking higher education professionals to oversee its new examination for overseas dentists. Following the launch…

Dentistry

New orthodontic therapist course

The UK’s first training course for orthodontic therapists has begun at the Leeds Dental Institute. The students will complete a…

Dentistry

Business views sought by GDC

The General Dental Council is looking for views on its draft guidance for registrants concerning their responsibilities when acting in…

Dentistry

Claiming CPD at Showcase

The British Dental Trade Association has released details on how delegates to this year’s Showcase can claim their Continuing Professional…

Dentistry

The new patient initial assessment

It is very important to carry out a thorough and accurate dental assessment. This will help in the treatment planning…

Dentistry

Removal of a buried lower third molar

This patient was a 53-year-old female with a repeated pain history associated with her unerupted third molar. The referring practitioner…

Dentistry

Securing cover

Shopping around for motor and home insurance has become much easier in recent years. You can get quotes by phone…

Dentistry

First-year report ‘justifies concerns’

The government’s first-year report on the new NHS dental contract has confirmed the controversial reforms have failed to increase access…

Dentistry

New-contract inquiry to be launched

MPs are to launch an inquiry into the government’s controversial dental reforms. The Commons Health Select Committee plans to kick-off…

Dentistry

Superdrug to offer dental services

High-street retailer Superdrug is planning to launch dental services such as teeth whitening for a trial period. The service starts…

Dentistry

MSP demands third Scottish dental school

There is compelling evidence to introduce a new dental school in Scotland, according to an MSP. Jim Hume, who represents…

Dentistry

Making a real difference

A career as a dentist should be relatively straightforward. After all, you have been specifically trained to do a job,…

Dentistry

The additive aesthetic mock-up

Creating beautiful smiles for appreciative patients is perhaps the most rewarding experience one can have as a dentist. Helping people…

Dentistry

Your marketing solutions

Q. I have just bought a new Cerec machine to save on lab costs. How can I use it to…

Dentistry