Pain-free anaesthesia in restorative dentistry
2025-10-15
Rhona Eskander explains why she uses The Wand in her practice and why it’s particularly beneficial for restorative dentistry. ‘Patients are often phobic and that
Anaesthesia
How Shilpa Shah is creating a legacy – and a brighter future
2024-07-05
Dental Sky explains how Shilpa Shah balances compassionate care with environmental sustainability to shape a bright future for dentistry. Shilpa Shah is mindful of two
Overcoming fear of pain with nervous patients
2024-02-20
Dental Sky explains how Dr Andrew Fennell is transforming the dental experience for nervous patients with a fear of pain. Dr Andrew Fennell is the
Lion becomes first animal to have dental surgery using NHS-developed anaesthesia
2021-06-10
Credit: cambridgenetwork A male lion has become the world’s first animal to undergo dental surgery using an anaesthesia device developed by clinicians in the NHS.
Fit-testing vs fit-checking: improving protection against COVID-19
2020-09-17
Fit-testing is necessary for better protection against COVID-19 for those susceptible to ill-fitting masks, a study suggests. The research found that women and Asian healthcare
The humble LA cartridge
2019-03-29
In a working day, dentists pick up a syringe containing a local anaesthetic cartridge possibly dozens of times, yet how often do you pause to
Anaesthesia and Sedation for Your Child: Questions to Ask Your Dentist
2018-05-19
Main Content Anaesthesia and Sedation for Your Child: Questions to Ask Your Dentist Children may require treatment due to infection and dental pain. Sometimes the
Lying awake under general anaesthetic
2014-10-07
The RCoA and AAGBI carried out a study on awareness during general anaesthesia that has identified risk factors and consequences for patients, including long-term psychological
