1. Patient information Sheets

The aim of this article…. This article aims to give a slightly simplified but clear explanation of the various problems that may arise in the temporo-mandibular joint or jaw joint. To do so obviously requires some understanding of the anatomy of the jaws and joints...

Implants can be a great way to replace missing teeth. However, like your natural teeth, dental implants need to be looked after carefully to maintain health and this involves both patient care and professional care. At home, all plaque needs to be removed every day to...

Gamma Radiation First it is necessary to understand that to obtain X-ray films it is necessary to irradiate the body with gamma radiation that has sufficient energy to pass through human tissues to record an image on a film or electronic sensor. The pros and cons…....

TREATMENT OF DAMAGED TEETH Trauma to the face very often results in damage to the teeth and the soft tissue of lips, the gums and the hard tissues supporting the teeth (the jaw bone). Tooth damage may involve fracture of the visible part of the tooth known as the...

Frenectomy An increasing number of children, as young as 18 months, are being referred to me for a surgical procedure called a frenectomy. The term frenectomy means the removal of a frenum;  a frenum being the tissue that attaches the lip or cheek to the gum margins....

Preventive health education…. Preventive dental health education varies from area to area and between different communities throughout Australia. Education is probably one of the most important factors in preventing so many medical and dental diseases including heart...

The causes of gum recession…. Gum recession is a common problem that can arise from a number of different causes. The frequently held belief that gum recession is the result of a horizontal scrubbing technique with a firm toothbrush has been used for many years to...

Dr Colin Priestland regularly refers patients to Mrs Vivienne Salu, a nutritionist in Townsville, for advice on how to reduce the frequency with which refined carbohydrate is ingested and how to substitute foods to make better food choices with the least disruption to...

Facts: Dental decay and gum disease account for most of the dental disease requiring treatment by dentists and hygienists throughout the world. BOTH of these diseases are entirely preventable There is a need for far more preventive dental advice and information. This...

Background – denture success For many years upper and lower conventional removable complete dentures have been worn by patients with varying degrees of success. Generally upper complete dentures work well but sadly the lower complete denture is often extremely...