Third molars generally erupt between the ages of 18 and 24 years, although there is wide variation in eruption dates. […]
Library
NICE has recommended that: Impacted wisdom teeth that are free from disease (healthy) should not be operated on. There are […]
National Dental Inspection Programme (NDIP)
The National Dental Inspection Programme was set up in 2002 following a review of existing schemes. Its aims are:- to […]
Clinical Audit and SEA
Clinical Audit and Significant Event Analysis (SEA) are recognised as important elements of clinical governance which contribute to patient safety […]
Oral Health Promotion
The aim of this report was to review current oral health promotion activities in Scotland to identify: content, methods and […]
UK Adult Dental Health Survey 1998
The 1998 Adult Dental Health Survey was commissioned by the four UK Health Departments. It is the fourth in a […]
Dental Caries in Children
This needs assessment report on dental caries in children was conducted in 1998 . There have been considerable improvements since […]
Oral Cancer
This needs assessment on oral cancer was conducted in 1996 . There have been considerable changes since then so teh […]
Adult Oral Health
This report is intended to provide an overview of the main issues affecting adult oral health, to highlight particular areas […]