Have you ever attempted to remove a screw without a screwdriver? Maybe you have tried to collect leaves without a rake or change a car’s tire with a less-than-adequate jack? Without the right tools, it can be really hard to get a job done properly and efficiently. It might even be impossible to do the [...]
One of the biggest challenges to dentistry is overcoming the fears that patients have. That being said, the biggest obstacles to patients having optimal oral health are those very fears. The fear of pain or needles and sometimes the fear of the sights and sounds of a dentist’s office can cause a patient to avoid [...]
The temporomandibular joints are located on both sides of your face, in front of your ears where they connect your jaw to your skull. They are the most complex joints in your body because they pivot as well as slide. The movement of your jaw is controlled by a complicated muscle system which is in [...]
The word phobia means “fear” in Greek. Our modern interpretation has extended it to mean “an irrational severe fear that leads to avoidance.” Avoidance of the dentist can lead to a number of undiagnosed problems that can result is severe, long-term oral health issues. Addressing any fear is difficult, but dealing with dental phobias can [...]
Review “Radiography and Radiology for Dental Nurses by Eric Whaites is an excellent resource for Dental Nurses undertaking the post qualification in Dental Radiography, and also for other professions complementary to dentistry.” Dental Update, January / February 2006 The second edition of this successful textbook offers support for learners and continues to provide a [...]
Book Description A unique guide to oral health promotion and disease prevention This book focuses on oral health promotion and the impact of systemic disease in the development of oral disease, as well as how to introduce, apply, and communicate prevention to a patient with a defined risk profile. Prevention in Clinical Oral Health [...]