These changes in our population will alter our demographic structure and will have wide-ranging implications in all aspects of society, leading to challenges in years to come. Overall, it will mean an...

Adverse reactions to dental materials are not an uncommon occurrence owing to the vascular nature of the oral environment. The potential of materials to leach out into oral tissues is both...

The timeline,1 incorporating Figures 1–3, illustrates the rich history of modernizing technology and ergonomic designs incorporated into the dental handpiece. Over the last 140 years our handpieces...

Within the United Kingdom (UK) the majority of the public will access NHS primary dental services for routine dental care. Others who have the financial means may wish to seek services within the...

The first and most important step for both clinician and patient is the detailed investigation of why the patient is unhappy with his/her dental appearance.

Dentine is a naturally sensitive tissue. When an otherwise harmless stimulus contacts freshly cut dentine, pain may be experienced. Historically, numerous attempts have been made either to reduce or...