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February 2007, Volume 202 No 4 pp173-232
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Opinion
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Registration and the early years – the bad and the ugly - p173
Kenneth A. Eaton
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.145
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View Points
Top of pageLetters
Universal brotherhood - p176
N. Bali
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.130
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Preventing a dropout - pp176 - 177
M. Bhat
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.132
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Aware of the debate - p177
S. Carruthers
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.133
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Dispassionate assessment - p176
D. Croser
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.131
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Indemnity in Australia - p177
B. Duane
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.135
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Aesthetic confusion - p177
N. Fox
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.134
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News
More space for dental students - p179
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.151
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MBE for services to dentistry - p179
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.153
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Genetic profiling to combat childhood dental decay - p180
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.155
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Easing the pain for TMD suffers - p181
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.156
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Smoking can cause implants to fail - p182
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.157
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Practice
The role of the Clinical Governance Adviser in supporting quality improvement in general dental practice: the Glasgow Quality Practice Initiative - pp193 - 201
W. A. Cameron, G. K. Taylor, R. Broadfoot and G. O'Donnell
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.129
Abstract - The role of the Clinical Governance Adviser in supporting quality improvement in general dental practice: the Glasgow Quality Practice Initiative | Full Text - The role of the Clinical Governance Adviser in supporting quality improvement in general dental practice: the Glasgow Quality Practice Initiative | PDF (176 KB) - The role of the Clinical Governance Adviser in supporting quality improvement in general dental practice: the Glasgow Quality Practice Initiative
Subject Category: Clinical governance
Adult and paediatric basic life support: an update for the dental team - pp209 - 212
D. S. Gill, S. K. Gill, C. J. Tredwin and F. B. Naini
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.136
Abstract - Adult and paediatric basic life support: an update for the dental team | Full Text - Adult and paediatric basic life support: an update for the dental team | PDF (284 KB) - Adult and paediatric basic life support: an update for the dental team
Subject Category: Implants
Lasers and soft tissue: 'loose' soft tissue surgery - pp185 - 191
S. Parker
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.128
Abstract - Lasers and soft tissue: 'loose' soft tissue surgery | Full Text - Lasers and soft tissue: 'loose' soft tissue surgery | PDF (995 KB) - Lasers and soft tissue: 'loose' soft tissue surgery
A life threatening event from poorly managed dental pain – a case report - pp203 - 206
R. W. J. Porter, N. J. Poyser and P. F. Briggs
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.144
Abstract - A life threatening event from poorly managed dental pain - a case report | Full Text - A life threatening event from poorly managed dental pain – a case report | PDF (157 KB) - A life threatening event from poorly managed dental pain – a case report
Summaries
Top of pageResearch Summaries
What influences GDPs' caries prevention advice for children? - pp216 - 217
R. Croucher
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.147
Abstract - What influences GDPs' caries prevention advice for children? | Full Text - What influences GDPs' caries prevention advice for children? | PDF (80 KB) - What influences GDPs' caries prevention advice for children?
Subject Categories: Dental caries | Paediatric dentistry
See also: Research by Threlfall et al.
GDPs' attitudes to periodontics referrals - pp218 - 219
P. J. Nixon
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.149
Abstract - GDPs' attitudes to periodontics referrals | Full Text - GDPs' attitudes to periodontics referrals | PDF (77 KB) - GDPs' attitudes to periodontics referrals
Subject Category: Periodontology
See also: Research by Sharpe et al.
Decontamination of Siqveland matrix bands - pp220 - 221
J. Walker
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.148
Abstract - Decontamination of Siqveland matrix bands | Full Text - Decontamination of Siqveland matrix bands | PDF (75 KB) - Decontamination of Siqveland matrix bands
Subject Categories: Cross infection control | Infection control
See also: Research by Whitworth et al.
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Abstracts
Lesions of endodontic origin and risk of coronary heart disease - p215
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.137
Abstract - Lesions of endodontic origin and risk of coronary heart disease | Full Text - Lesions of endodontic origin and risk of coronary heart disease | PDF (71 KB) - Lesions of endodontic origin and risk of coronary heart disease
Prognostic predictors of squamous cell carcinoma of the buccal mucosa with negative surgical margins - p215
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.138
Abstract - Prognostic predictors of squamous cell carcinoma of the buccal mucosa with negative surgical margins | Full Text - Prognostic predictors of squamous cell carcinoma of the buccal mucosa with negative surgical margins | PDF (71 KB) - Prognostic predictors of squamous cell carcinoma of the buccal mucosa with negative surgical margins
A comparison between in vivo radiographic working length determination and measurement after extraction - p215
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.139
Abstract - A comparison between in vivo radiographic working length determination and measurement after extraction | Full Text - A comparison between in vivo radiographic working length determination and measurement after extraction | PDF (71 KB) - A comparison between in vivo radiographic working length determination and measurement after extraction
Ameloblastoma: a surgeon's dilemma - p215
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.140
Abstract - Ameloblastoma: a surgeon's dilemma | Full Text - Ameloblastoma: a surgeon's dilemma | PDF (71 KB) - Ameloblastoma: a surgeon's dilemma
Research
Attitudes regarding specialist referrals in periodontics - E11
G. Sharpe, J. A. Durham and P. M. Preshaw
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.141
Abstract - Attitudes regarding specialist referrals in periodontics | Full Text - Attitudes regarding specialist referrals in periodontics | PDF (123 KB) - Attitudes regarding specialist referrals in periodontics
Exploring factors that influence general dental practitioners when providing advice to help prevent caries in children - E10
A. G. Threlfall, C. M. Hunt, K. M. Milsom, M. Tickle and A. S. Blinkhorn
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.143
Abstract - Exploring factors that influence general dental practitioners when providing advice to help prevent caries in children | Full Text - Exploring factors that influence general dental practitioners when providing advice to help prevent caries in children | PDF (101 KB) - Exploring factors that influence general dental practitioners when providing advice to help prevent caries in children
An investigation of the decontamination of Siqveland matrix bands - E12
C. L. Whitworth, K. Davies, N. O. A. Palmer and M. V. Martin
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.142
Abstract - An investigation of the decontamination of Siqveland matrix bands | Full Text - An investigation of the decontamination of Siqveland matrix bands | PDF (134 KB) - An investigation of the decontamination of Siqveland matrix bands
Trade News
Top of pageWhat's New
Silent oil free compressor - p227
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.159
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Free educational material - p227
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.160
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Birthday celebrations - p227
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.161
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Stylish dental loupe - p227
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.162
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Trade News Focus
Skin-friendly moisturising gloves - p228
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.163
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Plaque removal tool - p228
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.164
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Effective cleaning in interdental spaces - p228
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.165
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Blended mix gloves - p228
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.166
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Accelerating natural healing - p229
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.167
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Patient protection bib - p229
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.168
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Larger than life - p229
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.169
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Feature
FDI 2006: an eye–opening dental experience - pp231 - 232
Sashi Balachandran, Riaz Alam and Stanley Fernandez
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.146
Abstract - FDI 2006: an eye-opening dental experience | Full Text - FDI 2006: an eye–opening dental experience | PDF (224 KB) - FDI 2006: an eye–opening dental experience
Subject Category: Professional development
