Calling all dental students!
This page has been designed as a one-stop shop of resources which may be of use for your studies and clinical work as dental professionals – whether you are studying to be a dentist, hygienist, therapist or a dental nurse.
Whether you are looking for information on a specific condition area, such as erosive tooth wear or looking for support with patient examinations then we have resources which may help.
Topic areas include:
- Erosive tooth wear and the BEWE
- Periodontal disease management
- Denture care
- Children’s oral health
- Managing dentine hypersensitivity
Erosive tooth wear and the BEWE
Enamel Wear Risk Assessment
Risk assessment question guide to help screen patients for enamel wear.
Periodontal disease management
Addressing oral health inequalities – Periodontal Disease and its classification
Confused about the implications of recent perio guidance? This article gives oversight on the current guidance on prevention and diagnosis of periodontal disease and outlines the support Haleon provide to dental professionals for prevention led care every day.
Is it time for change of approach in prevention and management of gingivitis?
Download this article now to review the outputs from the Haleon round table.
Denture care
Help your patients get the most out of life with dentures
Learn more about future challenges faced by patients needing dentures and discover the Poligrip range of fixatives.
White paper on guidelines for the use of denture adhesives and their benefits for oral and general health
These guidelines sponsored by Haleon (formerly, GSK Consumer Healthcare) and developed by the Oral Health Foundation, guide dental professionals on the optimal use of denture adhesive creams. These are supported by best evidence and based on consensus from key international experts.
White paper on optimal care and maintenance of full dentures for oral and general health
Developed by a global expert taskforce as part of the Oral Health Foundation, sponsored by Haleon (formerly, GSK Consumer Healthcare) this paper provides guidance on optimal denture care. Supported by best evidence, they are based on consensus from key international experts.
Make the difference with Poligrip
Download this article to learn more about how to make the difference between well-fitting dentures and an outstanding patient experience.
Children's Oral Health
You hold the key to your young patients' oral health
Download this article now to learn more about how to support children's oral health.
Aquafresh Little Smiles
The Aquafresh Little Smiles programme has been designed as a practical programme of supportive articles and videos for DHCP’s to share with patients.
Managing dentine hypersensitivity
NovaMin toothpaste for dentine hypersensitivity
This double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised study compared the clinical efficacy of a toothpaste containing 5% NovaMin with a toothpaste containing 10% strontium chloride on dentine hypersensitivity.
Du Min Q et al. Am J Dent 2008; 21;210–214.
Hypersensitivity relief after 8 weeks of using stannous fluoride toothpaste
This randomised clinical study compared the efficacy of a toothpaste containing 0.454% stannous fluoride with a standard fluoride toothpaste for the relief of dentine hypersensitivity after 8 weeks of twice-daily use.
Parkinson CR et al. Am J Dent 2015; 28:190–196.
Patient Leaflets
Toothbrushing advice poster
Increase your patients’ awareness of good toothbrushing practice. This poster includes top tips for toothbrushing and an example of proper technique.
Simple steps on how to apply a denture adhesive
This simple, visual aid provides 4 simple steps for applying a denture adhesive as part of a denture care routine.
Simple steps to keep dentures at their best
A simple daily routine for clean dentures, provided as a 4 step process, to help promote well-being and general health for denture wearers.
More resources for dental students
Webinars
Find out more about upcoming live webinars and watch webinars on-demand. These can contribute towards your continued professional development (CPD)
Conditions
Our condition overviews cover the causes and mechanisms behind oral health issues, as well as the impact they have on a patients’ quality of life. We also break down the gold standard guidelines on diagnosis and management.
E-Learning Modules
Professional resources for CPD, research and science customised for you. You’ll be able to keep track of the modules you’ve completed, get recommendations and store CPD certifications.
