People who like to get out on the golf course for a round or two – thinking they are doing some good for their health

As a dental nurse operating in the Irish healthcare environment, you will probably by now have come across the term ‘quality’ in some shape or

It is said that all teams are groups but not all groups are teams. What separates the two is interdependence. A true team is focused

A unique degree course aimed at dental care professionals will be launched at the University of Kent’s Medway campus this autumn. The BSc in Primary

Periowave™ is a broad spectrum anti-microbial that provides a cutting edge weapon in the dentist’s arsenal against periodontal disease. With Photo Dynamic Disinfection (PDD) you

Basic hand washing techniques should be second nature to all practising dental hygienists. However, as dental hygienists are faced with many responsibilities while being pressed

Two things recently happened in my practice that led me to choose this as a topic. Upon my return from attending the Excellence in Dentistry

Probiotics are micro-organisms that have been proven to exert health-promoting influences in humans and animals. Probiotic bacterial cultures are intended to assist the body’s naturally

The first-ever degree course in the UK aimed specifically at dental care professionals (DCPs) is being launched at the University of Kent’s Medway campus this

How often have you de-gloved after a patient only to realise you have obtained the smallest scratch mark on your hand? What do you do?

Crooked teeth… Cosmetic and restorative dentists have all been there. Our patients want a dramatic outcome quickly. When their teeth are chipped, worn and there

The Department of Health must undo the damage done by the new dental contract, delegates heard last week at the annual Local Dental Committees’ conference