Collection 08 February 2024

Community dentistry

Community and special care dentists treat many of the most vulnerable patients in our society. This collection of articles from BDJ In Practice explores the particular challenges facing dentists caring for older patients, and those with special needs.

Community dentistry

‘It's more than just bricks; it's about building smiles and fostering a positive environment for children facing dental challenges'
- David Westgarth
Interview5 Feb 2024 BDJ In Practice
Playing our part
- David Westgarth
Feature6 Nov 2023 BDJ In Practice
Cost of living and access to dentistry crises: A perfect storm?
- Nigel Carter
Feature6 Nov 2023 BDJ In Practice
Bilingual dentistry - Improving access to dentistry for migrant populations
- Zahra Khalaf
- Yara Chaer
Feature6 Feb 2023 BDJ In Practice
'The aim is to continue to raise money so we can support the wonderful charities who are out there getting the work done to improve our society'
- David Westgarth
Interview6 Feb 2023 BDJ In Practice
Antimicrobial stewardship: Did the pandemic set the profession back to square one?
- David Westgarth
Feature8 Nov 2022 BDJ In Practice
Why are dental charities picking up the slack in the UK?
- David Westgarth
Feature9 May 2022 BDJ In Practice
'Improving dental care and access for this group is essential'
- David Westgarth
Interview9 May 2022 BDJ In Practice
Crisis At Christmas Dental Service: Challenging, rewarding, and still necessary
- Sarah Murray
Feature6 Dec 2021 BDJ In Practice
What happens when the stories stop?
- David Westgarth
Editorial8 Nov 2021 BDJ In Practice
The decline of domiciliary dentistry
- Robert Emanuel
- Annabelle Mintz
Feature9 Aug 2021 BDJ In Practice
A young dentist's perspective on water fluoridation
- David Westgarth
Interview9 Aug 2021 BDJ In Practice
Domiciliary dentistry during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
- Debbie Lewis
Advice5 Jul 2021 BDJ In Practice
Turning the taps on: Is water fluoridation closer to becoming a reality?
- David Westgarth
Feature5 Jul 2021 BDJ In Practice
Fluoride: A topical discussion
- Simon Hearnshaw
Feature5 Jul 2021 BDJ In Practice
Fluoridation: A cost-effective, simple solution
- David Westgarth
Interview6 Apr 2021 BDJ In Practice
Barriers to the provision of oral health care for people with disabilities
- Charlotte Hansen
- Charlotte Curl
- Andrew Geddis-Regan
Feature8 Mar 2021 BDJ In Practice
The challenges facing dental outreach charities
- Andy Evans
Feature4 Jan 2021 BDJ In Practice

Community dentistry

Community dentistry

‘It's more than just bricks; it's about building smiles and fostering a positive environment for children facing dental challenges'

Playing our part

Cost of living and access to dentistry crises: A perfect storm?

Bilingual dentistry - Improving access to dentistry for migrant populations

'The aim is to continue to raise money so we can support the wonderful charities who are out there getting the work done to improve our society'

Antimicrobial stewardship: Did the pandemic set the profession back to square one?

Why are dental charities picking up the slack in the UK?

'Improving dental care and access for this group is essential'

Crisis At Christmas Dental Service: Challenging, rewarding, and still necessary

What happens when the stories stop?

The decline of domiciliary dentistry

A young dentist's perspective on water fluoridation

Domiciliary dentistry during and after the COVID-19 pandemic

Turning the taps on: Is water fluoridation closer to becoming a reality?

Fluoride: A topical discussion

Fluoridation: A cost-effective, simple solution

Barriers to the provision of oral health care for people with disabilities

The challenges facing dental outreach charities

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