How to Classify a Dental Emergency and Tips on At-Home Oral Care
Whilst your dentist or dental hygienist is observing social distancing at home, they are still there for you in emergencies.
To Disclose or Not To Disclose
At university we learned about plaque disclosing and used it on every patient but once I went into private practice I stopped doing it.
Plaque Bacteria Prove No Match for Guided Biofilm Therapy!
45-year-old healthy female patient with no relevant medical history was diagnosed with generalised chronic periodontal disease.
The Ergonomic Benefits of Guided Biofilm Therapy
During the career of a dental health professional, the risk of a work-related musculoskeletal disorder is considerable.
The Orthodontic Patient: From Hell to Heaven with GBT
If you’re anything like me, my heart would sink a little when I would see that a teenage patient in active orthodontics was booked to see me.
How To Introduce AIRFLOW® Dental Spa To Your Practice
I started my career with no AIRFLOW device and introduced it into a practice where I treated patients for 5 years the traditional way.
My Guided Biofilm Therapy Journey
At university, my exposure to patients with single tooth implants was very limited, let alone patients with full mouth reconstructions.
The Success Story of AIRFLOW® PLUS Powder
We come in contact with powders on a regular basis, never the wiser. Upon closer inspection, we will realise that powders are very complex.
Guided Biofilm Therapy: An Up-To-Date & Practical Approach for Routine Prophylaxis
Preventive care has now become based on two pillars, domestic (at home procedures) and professional prophylaxis in the dental office.
Erythritol Powder: Broad Implications for Creating Better Oral Health
My job and the patient experience became a lot easier once I shifted appointment protocols to remove biofilm first with low-abrasive powder.
Reigniting the Passion for Prevention
Eighteen months ago, I recognised I was burning out. After 23 years of practice, my days felt approach was losing subjectivity.
Guided Biofilm Therapy | A Novel Concept in Prophylaxis
The conventional way of carrying out prophylaxis is effective in preventing periodontal diseases, but not without its shortcomings.
Why Visit the Dental Hygienist?
By having a dental hygienist or OHT in the practice, more time can be allowed for your preventative care appointments.