British Dental Journal - CURRENT ISSUE : July 2008 - Vol 205 No 1
LATEST CONTENT
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Unexplained orofacial pain – is an early diagnosis possible?
Article by V. R. Aggarwal, J. McBeth, J. M. Zakrzewska & G. J. MacfarlaneAims to identify distinct characteristics of unexplained orofacial pain that could be used by dental practitioners in making an early diagnosis.
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The views of dentists on their participation in a primary care-based research trial
Article by L. Hopper, A. Aspinall, I. C. Mackie & F. A. BlinkhornAims to determine the attitudes and opinions of dentists undertaking research in primary care dental practices, about the value of research in primary care.
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Making a mark - taking assessment to technology
Article by M. J. Cox, T. Schleyer, L. A. Johnson, K. A. Eaton and P. A. ReynoldsThis paper considers the role of ICT in the assessment of students’ work. It describes techniques that are now available and their advantages and disadvantages.
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Pain behaviour and distress in children during two sequential dental visits: comparing a computerised anaesthesia delivery system and a traditional syringe
Article by J. Versloot, J. S. J. Veerkamp and J. HoogstratenNo clear difference was found for the self-reported pain and distress reaction of children between an injection with the Wand® or the traditional technique.
Current issue
Access to special care dentistry, part 2. Communication
A. Dougall and J. FiskeGood communication helps to reduce patient anxiety whilst enhancing patient satisfaction and minimising misunderstandings and complaints.
Current issue
Case report: foreign body in the palate of an infant
Article by K. Hussain, A. J. Brown and D. ChavdaThe contour of the infant palate lends itself to the retention of a foreign object. This quality is aided by habits such as thumbsucking and feeding action.