There are 5 criteria for post success. Length of post – as long as possible but retaining apical GP seal (usually between 5-10mm) Width – No more than ½ the width of the root – maintain as much dentine as possible. Type of material – ideally yellow gold but depends on post width Ferrule –... Continue Reading →

Clinically, the placement of composite restorations must be accompanied by presence of rubber dam. This is highlighted in the photos from a recent case with Performace Smiles. In practice we always use rubber dam as a routine procedure to ensure appropriate moisture control. In conjunction with RD, when restoring class II cavities we use either... Continue Reading →

Gold restorations have a proven long term success rate when the tooth is prepared appropriately (94% over a 40yr period according to Tucker et al.) Considering gold restorations is therefore something that we will continue to consider providing in practice and when discussing patient options with a long term outlook in planning. This module had... Continue Reading →

Rich spent another session in the phantom head suite in Manchester as part of a year long PG Certificate in Operative Dentistry. This module involved practising placement of composite restorations. This session was all about incorporating the correct anatomical features to build up fractured or damaged front teeth. The images below highlight the staged process... Continue Reading →

  Having recently completed Medicine in Remote Areas and first response emergency care courses, Rich completed PHTLS NAEMT’s Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS). This is recognised around the world as the leading continuing education program for pre-hospital emergency trauma care. PHTLS promotes excellence in trauma patient management through global education of all providers involved in... Continue Reading →