The development of a concise questionnaire designed to measure perceived outcomes on the issues of greatest importance to patients

Source: British Dental Journal, 2012, 212(8), p382-383

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Date of publication: May, 2012

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: By focusing results on the proportion of highest grades received, this instrument is capable of indicating when perceived performance falls significantly below the average.  This instrument is therefore able to inform practice development.

Length of publication: 2 page journal article

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Severe dental erosion linked to eating disorders

Source: Dentistry.co.uk

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Date of publication: February, 2012

Publication type: News item

In a nutshell: A new clinical study shows that people with an eating disorder have significantly more dental health problems than those without.

Length of publication: web page

Practical Considerations for Treating the Anxious Dental Patient

Source: Oral Health Journal, February 2012

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Date of publication: February, 2012

Publication type: Article

In a nutshell: Dental anxiety is a common presentation that can be treated. Patients who present as avoidant or irritable could be anxious.   Screening for anxiety can be useful – a simple one-question questionnaire can be effective.

Length of publication: web page

Pain-free dental tool step nearer to market

Source: Dentistry.co.uk

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Date of publication: January, 2012

Publication type: News item

In a nutshell: Human clinical trials are underway on a pain-free alternative to dental fillings.

Length of publication: webpage

Evidence summary: is smoking cessation an effective and cost-effective service to be introduced in NHS dentistry?

Source: British Dental Journal 2011, 210 (4) p169-177

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Date of publication: February, 2011

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: This paper details a summary of the findings of the eighth critical appraisal from the Primary Care Dentistry Research Forum.  International studies suggest that smoking cessation in dentistry is effective, however there is not enough evidence to assess whether the interventions are cost-effective.  UK studies show that Private dental practices deliver more smoking cessation interventions than NHS dentists and no studies were found evaluating the cost-effectiveness of the intervention in the UK.

Length of publication: 9 page journal article

Some important notes: The Primary Care Dentistry Research Forum is available here.

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Acknowledgement: HMIC

No pain dentistry?

Source: Dentistry.co.uk

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Date of publication: February, 2011

Publication type: News item

In a nutshell: A practice in Edinburgh is pioneering groundbreaking treatment, which practitioners claim is completely pain free.  Water laser treatment enables patients who are scared of dentists to have treatment without pain or discomfort.

Length of publication: web page

Private Dentistry Awards 2010

Source: Privatedentistry.co.uk

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Date of publication: December, 2010

Publication type: News item

In a nutshell: These awards, celebrated private dentistry, were recently held in London.  The awards covered 14 categories including Best Patient Care and Most Innovative Practice and the winners have now been announced.

UK National Clinical Guidelines in Paediatric Dentistry: treatment of traumatically intruded permanent incisor teeth in children

Source: British Dental Journal

British Dental Journal, vol 209 (12), (2010), p 597

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Date of publication: December, 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: A collection of journal abstract from clinically relevant studies chosen and edited by John R. Radford.

Length of publication: Journal Article

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Liverpool goes beyond didactic learning

Source: British Dental Journal

British Dental Journal, vol 209 (12), (2010), p 595

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Date of publication: December, 2010

Publication type: News item

In a nutshell: The Liverpool School of Dentistry is pioneering new teaching methods and teaching technologies.

Length of publication: News article

NHS dentistry pilot launches in PCT of Steele’s cohort

Source: Dentistry.co.uk

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Date of publication: March, 2010

Publication type: News item

In a nutshell: Cumbria is to spearhead recommendations from Professor Steele’s dentistry review, which will see NHS dental teams providing more preventive dental care to improve oral health.

Length of publication: Web page