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Instrumentation for periodontal therapy

Periodontal therapy involves the removal of calculus and biofilm. A variety of instruments are available to us for this. In…

Correcting harmful postural habits with the Alexander Technique

The Institute of Dental Ergonomics states that: ‘Seventy-five percent of dentists and hygienists suffer from musculoskeletal disorders that affect occupational…

Recognising nutritional deficiency

As health professionals, we do not expect to come across malnutrition and nutritional deficiency often in daily practice. The typical…

A learning experience

Medical Protection Society (MPS) statistics tell us that, on average, we can expect to be sued twice in our professional…

The dental nurse and medical emergencies in the dental surgery

In my experience, colleagues have expressed anxiety in the management of medical emergencies in the dental surgery. Proper training and…

Dentistry gadgets to make life easier

There is currently a debate in the USA on the virtues or vices of the Waterlase. Some swear it’s the…

Understanding occlusion

Understanding how our teeth meet and function can help us appreciate the inter-relationship of the masticatory system: the teeth, bone,…

Embracing new technology

When I returned to Ireland from the UK in 1990, one of the first courses I attended was a day-long…

‘Work smarter, not harder’ – Four-handed dentistry

Four-handed dentistry is synonymous with the term close support dentistry. This concept is built around increasing efficiency during treatment, increasing…

Implications of bisphosphonate use for the dentist

Recently, literature from the health sciences field has suggested important oral/dental implications for patients with a history of bisphosphonate drug…

Time for a break?

In November of last year the Irish Examiner reported that the average lunch break in the Republic of Ireland is…

‘Against the Odds’ winner announced

Joanne Haines has been revealed as the winner of ‘Against the Odds’, the national competition organised by the British Orthodontic…

Resident group responds to exam

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

Replacement of an upper right canine

This young woman presented requesting the replacement of a retained upper right deciduous canine with an implant-supported crown and closure…

Treatment of the avulsed tooth

Avulsion is defined as the exarticulation of a tooth, i.e. the tooth is displaced completely out of its socket. The…

CAD/CAM chairside anterior crown using CEREC 3D

A single unit anterior crown in a young female has always been a challenge to restore. We have now been…

Special care dentistry: time for action

For decades special care dentistry has been the preserve of committed dental professionals in the public dental services who have…

CAD/CAM chairside anterior crown using CEREC 3D

A single unit anterior crown in a young female has always been a challenge to restore. We have now been…

Potentially malignant oral lesions: the dentist’s dilemma

‘Is this serious, doctor? Could it become cancer?’ These are difficult questions for the dental practitioner and they demand action.…