Stannous fluoride works in two ways to deliver anti-decay benefits. Fluoride inhibits demineralisation and enhances remineralisation of...

The disruption in oral care delivery has been profound for many people. The change has not been limited to check-ups, diagnosis and...

Dental tourism has become popular in South East Asian communities such as Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam, where tourism is a major...

Public Health England does not advocate double-masking with a surgical mask and a valved respirator to protect the patient more from the...

Aged teeth may present with different thicknesses and surface texture of enamel which may be difficult to replicate and produce in a...

The Dentists Act 1878 created the dentists' register so only qualified dentists could be added. An unfortunate clause meant that others...

The tongue is a muscle with its base attached to the floor of the mouth (FOM). Inferior surface: Related to the FOM. Covered by thin...

I have recently come across this article: https://www.the-dentist.co.uk/content/news/gdc-pays-damages-after-unlawful-under-guise-operatio...

Here's a short one, from my dental material notes! Advantages: Durable and withstand wear Does not wear the opposing teeth Strong in thin...

COVID vaccines aim to provide systemic immunisation. Data from the 2020 worldwide clinical trials reported a 1/10 incidence of sore...

A reminder on what causes cavities and how to prevent them.

In October, the government decision to not supply food vouchers to disadvantaged children in the holiday period may have limited...

Aside from personal details, relevant medical history (MHx) is always important in dentistry. For the provision of partial dentures, it...

I am sure many people may be excited about the freedom from the EU membership. However, I am not so convinced, myself. I would be...

The Department of Health have responded to BDA calls to support dental practices via investing in new infection control measures to...

From staying at home to Advice, Analgesia and Antimicrobials to the slow opening of practices and the slow trek of routine treatment, my...

There appears to be evidence that retail mouthwashes and toothpastes can inactivate the COVID-19 virus. Toothpastes including those with...

Confinement to our homes because of the pandemic has unleashed many speculative papers, claiming to have found links between COVID-19 and...

Happy New Year everyone (hope this year soothes the wounds of the last) ! Liners and bases have been used historically for years, but the...

Another month means another blog post! I have read Elizabeth Kay's article on this topic and it interested me greatly! Due to the massive...