The Dental Update Archive

This modified open-tray technique has been used for several years in my practice, where it has proven to be simple and efficient in terms of both time and cost. Importantly, patients find the...

Personal development plans (PDPs) have been in existence for many years in many guises. The New Year's resolution is, in many respects, an example of a plan. In its simplest form, a PDP is a list of...

Dry mouth (xerostomia) is a complaint that is the most common salivary problem and is the subjective sense of dryness which may be due to:.

When dental implants are contemplated in patients, the clinician should consider the following clinical parameters which will guide the treatment process and influence the outcome. These include:.

A 28-year-old male patient reported to the Department of Periodontics for a dental check-up. This was his first visit to a dental setting. All histories were non-contributory and the patient was...