This article addresses the question of how best to manage periodontal disease in the general practice, when to consider referral, ways to maximize the patient's receptiveness to additional treatment, and making referrals as effective as possible. Specifically, the role of dise...
While no attempt was made to calculate referral rates by relating the number of referrals to the total number of patients under the care of each dentist, similar vari- ation has been described in orthodontic referrals as well as in stud- ies investigating referral from general medical practice ...
In relation to mucosal disease, the GDC curriculum says the graduating dentist must: Recognise the early stages of mucosal abnormality and the importance of appropriate and timely referral (1.2.3) Recognise and manage acute dento-alveolar and mucosal infection (1.9.2) Recognise and manage acute ...
Dr. Zusko, a General Dentist who focuses primarily on TMJ & Ortho, has dedicated his career to helping those who suffer from chronic pain caused by Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. Information is power and we make it our goal to help inform our patients about what TMD is and how this coul...
At smile2o, every patient receives a preventive regime tailored to them. The hygienist can help you learn better home care practices, and the dentist keeps your oral health on track. We regularly monitor this preventative treatment plan and make adjustments or corrections as needed to avoid denta...
If dental pathology is noted during routine examination, patients should be informed and encouraged to see a dentist in primary care. However, it is the authors' opinion that patients should not be denied MAA treatment if they choose to decline this advice, as untreated OSA is associated with ...
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Katherine gains tremendous job satisfaction from supporting patients on their journey to achieve periodontal stability. Currently she splits her time between practices treating complex cases of gum disease on a referral basis, but still spends a small amount of time working as a general dentist in ...
Suspect lesions should be sent on the urgent cancer referral 'two week wait' pathway, this pathway is easily available to GDPs via the online NHS dental referral system. The following lesions would raise concern: Mixed white and red patches Non-healing intra oral ulcers Non-healing intra oral ...
It gave the patients more confi- dence to hear the discussion knowing that their dentist would be able to perform the treatment. Every patient was aware of the reason why they were seeing the consultant and this is in contrast to the conventional referral pathway where very occasionally patients...