• In her letter A new category of hygienist (Vital summer 2012 page 4), the author Helen Parkin would like to point out that she had not intended to say that she was a specialist in advanced non-surgical periodontal therapy. The letter should have read: ‘...I have specialised training and a higher level of knowledge to treat patients who require more intensive treatment.’

  • The course directory listing for NHS Ayrshire and Arran in the Dental care professional course directory (Vital summer 2012 page 18) gave incorrect contact details. The correct telephone number is 01294 323457 and the correct email address is susan.mcgregor1@nhs.net.