Table of contents
February 2007, Volume 202 No 3 pp114-155
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View Points
Top of pageLetters
Value of electives - pp114 - 115
P. Carrotte
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.110
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External apical root resorption - p113
L. M. Carter, P. Hansrani and S. Ferrier
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.107
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Editorial
Someone needs to get a grip - p111
Stephen Hancocks, OBE
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.83
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Letters
Incidental findings - p113
K. G. Isaacson and A. R. Thom
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.106
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Diagnostic importance - p114
M. Kamboj
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.108
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Dental thespians - p114
R. King
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.109
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News
Double anniversary in Tanzania - p117
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.84
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Oral chemotherapy analysed - p117
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.85
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New dental resource launched - p118
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.86
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Dental education appointment - p118
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.87
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First overseas President - p118
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.88
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New president installed - p119
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.89
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Gums produce bone-degrading substances - p119
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.90
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Link between periodontal disease and pancreatic cancer - p120
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.91
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Orthodontic treatment has little effect on psychological health - p120
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.93
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Bullet proof composites developed - p121
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.94
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Practice
Failures in implant dentistry - pp123 - 129
W. Chee and S. Jivraj
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.74
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Subject Category: Implants
An unusual extraction; retrieval of a swallowed crown by appendicectomy - pp141 - 142
P. Glen, U. Ihedioha and I. Mackenzie
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.76
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Subject Categories: Case reports | Medical matters
Verifiable CPD paper:
Low-level laser use in dentistry - pp131 - 138
S. Parker
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.75
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Subject Category: Lasers
Summaries
Top of pageResearch Summaries
GDPs' caries prevention advice for young children - pp148 - 149
R. Croucher
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.115
Abstract - | Full Text - GDPs' caries prevention advice for young children | PDF (46 KB) - GDPs' caries prevention advice for young children
Subject Categories: Dental caries | Paediatric dentistry
See also: Research by Threlfall et al.
Verifiable CPD Paper Online:
Acceptability of dental hygienist-therapists - pp146 - 147
Stephen Lambert-Humble
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.116
Abstract - | Full Text - Verifiable CPD Paper OnlineAcceptability of dental hygienist-therapists | PDF (47 KB) - Verifiable CPD Paper OnlineAcceptability of dental hygienist-therapists
Subject Category: Team work
See also: Research by Ross et al.
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Abstracts
Periodontics; obstetrics:
Treatment of periodontal disease and the risk of preterm birth - p145
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.111
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Oral medicine; behavioural science:
Factors associated with quitting areca (betel) quid chewing - p145
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.112
Abstract - | Full Text - Oral medicine; behavioural scienceFactors associated with quitting areca (betel) quid chewing | PDF (37 KB) - Oral medicine; behavioural scienceFactors associated with quitting areca (betel) quid chewing
Conservative dental surgery; periodontology:
Dental restorations: a risk factor for periodontal attachment loss? - p145
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.113
Abstract - | Full Text - Conservative dental surgery; periodontologyDental restorations: a risk factor for periodontal attachment loss? | PDF (37 KB) - Conservative dental surgery; periodontologyDental restorations: a risk factor for periodontal attachment loss?
Preventive dentistry:
Retention of resin-based pit and fissure sealants: a systematic review - p145
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.114
Abstract - | Full Text - Preventive dentistryRetention of resin-based pit and fissure sealants: a systematic review | PDF (37 KB) - Preventive dentistryRetention of resin-based pit and fissure sealants: a systematic review
Research
Verifiable CPD Paper:
The acceptability of dually-qualified dental hygienist-therapists to general dental practitioners in South-East Scotland - E8
M. K. Ross, R. J. Ibbetson and S. Turner
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.45
Abstract - | Full Text - Verifiable CPD PaperThe acceptability of dually-qualified dental hygienist-therapists to general dental practitioners in South-East Scotland | PDF (130 KB) - Verifiable CPD PaperThe acceptability of dually-qualified dental hygienist-therapists to general dental practitioners in South-East Scotland
Exploring the content of the advice provided by general dental practitioners to help prevent caries in young children - E9
A. G. Threlfall, K. M. Milsom, C. M. Hunt, M. Tickle and A. S. Blinkhorn
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.46
Abstract - | Full Text - Exploring the content of the advice provided by general dental practitioners to help prevent caries in young children | PDF (65 KB) - Exploring the content of the advice provided by general dental practitioners to help prevent caries in young children
Trade News
Top of pageWhat's New
Interdental cleaning with convenience - p161
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.95
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Combating bacteria - p161
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.96
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Disposing of clinical waste - p161
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.97
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High quality scans - p161
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.98
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Trade News Focus
Dental chairs & delivery systems:
Ergonomical design - p162
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.100
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Dental chairs & delivery systems:
Flexible fit chair - p162
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.101
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Dental chairs & delivery systems:
Customised treatment centres - p162
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.99
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Dental chairs & delivery systems:
Upright posture - p163
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.102
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Dental chairs & delivery systems:
Wipe-clean surfaces - p163
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.103
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Dental chairs & delivery systems:
Ease of integration - p163
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.104
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Dental chairs & delivery systems:
Full back support - p163
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.105
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Plus
Top of pageBook Review
Minor oral surgery in dental practice - p165
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.118
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Obituary
David J. Ramsay - p169
J. M. and F. M.
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.121
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Book Reviews
Flexible working and training for doctors and dentists - p166
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.120
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Essential human disease for dentists - pp165 - 166
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.119
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Obituary
Colonel Robert Sidney Halford TD - p169
Michael Townsend and John Stockland
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.122
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Education
Introducing a family case study to the dental undergraduate curriculum - pp151 - 155
K. F. Stewart, M. Z. Morgan and E. T. Treasure
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.77
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Subject Category: Dental education

