Paediatric Dentistry

Top tips for child protection for the GDP

Abuse or neglect may present to the dental team in a number of different ways:1.

Reducing white spot lesion incidence during fixed appliance therapy

White spot lesions occur as a consequence of repeated episodes of mineral loss from the enamel into the surrounding saliva and plaque. The mineral is...

The orthodontic-restorative interface in patients with hypodontia: the patient's journey

There was a wide age range of patients that were treated following joint consultation between orthodontic and restorative clinicians. The majority of...

Should deciduous teeth be restored? reflections of a cariologist

The caries process is a ubiquitous, natural process occurring in the biofilm. This community of micro-organisms is always metabolically active,...

A composite approach to the management of worn maxillary first molar teeth

A 29-year-old lady with toothwear was referred to the restorative department at Bristol Dental Hospital by her GDP for restoration of her maxillary...