Considering CBCT
Considering CBCT
Time to read article: 2 mins
One of the most spectacular examples of new technology in modern dentistry is the increasing use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Dentolegal consultant Jim Lafferty looks at important aspects of the technique
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Bridging the gap
Bridging the gap
Time to read article: 2 mins
Mrs R attended Dr A’s practice to discuss treatment options to restore her upper arch.
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Articles and features
04/12/2019
Monitoring erosive tooth wear
Monitoring erosive tooth wear
Time to read article: 4 mins
Erosive tooth wear is the third most common oral condition in Europe. Professor David Bartlett from King’s College London and Dr Soha Dattani of GSK Consumer Healthcare examine the importance of documenting it as part of a standard dental examination.
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Articles and features
04/12/2019
What is good enough dentistry?
What is good enough dentistry?
Time to read article: 5 mins
Changing the conversation and changing the bar – restorative dentist James Darcey looks at what constitutes as ‘good enough’ dentistry.
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A lucky escape
A lucky escape
Time to read article: 2 mins
Short term orthodontics
Time to read article: 2 mins
Miss N attended an examination appointment with a new dentist,unhappy with the appearance of her upper teeth.
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Avoiding herodontics
Time to read article: 2 mins
Ms B was suffering from pain that kept her awake at night. An examination by the dentist established tooth 27 was the cause of discomfort.
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The retained root and consent
Time to read article: 3 mins
A retained root causes a patient complaint against a dentist. While Dental Protection supported him in rectifying the matter, issues were raised with his record-keeping – find out what learning points came out of this case.
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