Xerostomia, or dry mouth, is a common concern in the dental field, with millions of people affected by it (Fox PC, 2008; Guggenheimer J, Moore

What is the leading cause of stress? Is it even possible to pinpoint one cause, when so many variables operate in busy dental practices? It

I’ve previously written in this column about how we can develop as dentists, practice leaders, team members and, ultimately, individuals by taking courses or adding

Clontarf Castle was a great venue for our continuing professional development day. The lectures were of an excellent standard and I personally found them really

Few would argue with the contention that 2008 was a difficult year. Falling property and equity prices coupled with rising costs resulted in a sustained

People who have been treated for skin cancer have an increased risk of developing a new primary cancer, especially a smoking-related one such as mouth

Dental implants are a viable and commonly used treatment option for tooth replacement. We have often heard the terms peri-implantitis and peri-implant mucositis in reference

The 2009 Young Dentist Conference is taking place at The Royal College of Physicians in London on Saturday (7 February).  The event – organised by

A brand new £402,000 dental training centre has opened near Durham. Chief dental officer for England, Barry Cockcroft, was at the official opening at Bourne

What a start to the New Year! Banks have been bailed out and still are not lending effectively, people are snapping up ‘bargains’ while so

New plans have been approved to tackle tooth decay among Halton’s children. Halton Borough Council has agreed to support fluoride varnishing in schools because 30%

Health services in Bury St Edmunds could be improved as plans for a new dentist and pharmacy in the town were revealed this week on