Clinical

Louise Madge discusses musculoskeletal disorders associated with the dental hygienist, and how instrumentation design and ergonomics can prevent injuries. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are injuries or disorders that affect the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage and spinal discs. There is a positive correlation between conditions of the neck, shoulder, elbow, hand, wrist and back, and performing … Continued

Lucy Stock presents a case study highlighting the use of customised titanium membranes for guided bone regeneration in implant dentistry. Many years ago, dental implant treatment was considered successful if the implant didn’t fall out of the mouth. Patients accepted the gap being filled with something white, even if it didn’t quite look or function … Continued

Edward Lynch and Raymond Bertolotti are set to return to Cork in April to present their course, ‘How to do better clinical dentistry’. Following last year’s hugely successful course, which sold out, ‘How to do better clinical dentistry’ is set to return to Schull in Cork, Ireland, in April. Presented by Edward Lynch and Raymond … Continued

Anne Gormley discusses tooth whitening and explains how the treatment can rejuvenate smiles and boost confidence. A bright, white smile can have numerous benefits, from helping to boost confidence, improve oral health and give a great first impression. However, over time, teeth can turn yellow. This can be down to one of a number of … Continued

Patrick O’Beirne discusses atypical odontalgia – its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment – and answers some frequently asked questions. Imagine the scene: it’s a Monday morning, your inner battery is low and you are just getting charged up for the day ahead. A new patient presents complaining of pain. They have previously attended several dentists, but … Continued

Emma Ryan, IDHA Kin Dental Hygienist of the Year 2022, highlights the importance of good oral health in children, and explains what the dental profession can do to help parents prioritise it. Good oral health in children is essential for overall health and quality of life. One in three children under the age of five … Continued

Raymond L Bertolotti, DDS, PhD, reviews bulkfill composite materials. In my opinion, bulkfill composite never made sense. Composite is not white amalgam. In all composites, polymerisation shrinkage is the enemy. So, what about composite that has low shrinkage? Shrinkage is shrinkage, and bacteria which get in the resulting gaps are very small. Typical gaps are … Continued