Avulsion is defined as the exarticulation of a tooth, i.e. the tooth is displaced completely out of its socket. The incidence is approximately 0.5% to

‘Is this serious, doctor? Could it become cancer?’ These are difficult questions for the dental practitioner and they demand action. ‘I don’t think so but

The Resident Dentists Group UK has responded to the GDC’s changes to the International Qualifying Exam (IQE). The three-part test has been changed to a

Joanne Haines has been revealed as the winner of ‘Against the Odds’, the national competition organised by the British Orthodontic Society’s Orthodontic Specialists Group. Joanne,

A single unit anterior crown in a young female has always been a challenge to restore. We have now been using the CEREC 3D for

For decades special care dentistry has been the preserve of committed dental professionals in the public dental services who have much experience but little education

Sixteen people were in need of hospital treatment following a hazardous chemical spill in a dentist’s office in Georgetown, USA. The incident happened when less

Over recent years dental care professionals have gained enhanced status, making dental carers more aware of the importance of working in a structured, well-managed practice.

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

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

So far in the last three articles we have covered the following blockages to the uptake of periodontal care by our patients: • Initial attendance

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