Minimally invasive management of erosive tooth surface loss using a combined direct and indirect approach: a case report

This article describes the management of a patient with generalized (primarily erosive) tooth surface loss. It specifically looks at minimally invasive techniques using improvements in material science to achieve this in an efficient and predictable manner within a general dental practice setting. CPD/Clinical Relevance: The use of minimally invasive techniques within a general dental practice setting are highlighted.

Application of IARTI and Ameliorating Principles to Improve Compliance and Completion of Treatment in General Dental Practice

Introduction: Many General Dental Practitioners run single handedly a mini-hospital. Practice administration, delivery of treatment and financial stewardship are all demanding with consequent induction of uncertainty, distress, and diminished performance, loss of satisfaction and unwelcome depression and anxiety. Aim: This contribution describes moderation of stresses in general dental practice by applying amelioration policies. Discussion: This advisory is targeted at all dentists involved in extensive dental therapy. The stress and anxiety of practice management is improved by applying newly established principles of practice, namely the Initial Assessment and Ranking of Treatment Index (IARTI) and What arrangements Have you made to meet your Oligations (WAHUM TOMYO), Immediate Payment Therapy (IPP) and Big Toe Philosophy (BTP). Conclusion: By applying these fundamental principles into general dental practice, much anxiety is relieved, challenges and problems are avoided or resolved and successful practice of dentistry is realized. A much higher frequency of failures will occur if these principles are not applied. Success does depend on applying IARTI and WAHUM TOMYO, IPP and BTP.

A Review of the Evidence for the Provision of the Routine Scale and Polish for the Prevention of Periodontal Disease

The routine scale and polish is the most commonly performed treatment procedure in general dental practice. With a large proportion of state dental health expenditure in the UK and Ireland being used to provide ‘routine scale and polish’ treatments, it is necessary to establish the true value of this treatment for patients. In this narrative review, we discuss the available evidence regarding provision of the routine scale and polish. Based on the available studies, there is little evidence to support the use of the routine scale and polish alone for the prevention of periodontal disease. CPD/Clinical Relevance: This paper evaluates the evidence surrounding the routine provision of scaling and polishing for the prevention of gingivitis and periodontitis.