Richard Welbury
Professor and Honorary Consultant, Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, 378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JZ, UK
Dental faculty RCPSG: how a Royal College has evolved to address the needs of the dental professional
William M M JenkinsWelcome to this special Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG) edition of Dental Update. The Royal College was founded on the 29 November 1599 with the grant of a charter from...
Low level light therapy in the management of paediatric oral and oropharyngeal mucositis
Fiona McDowallOral and oropharyngeal mucositis occurs in 52–80% of children undergoing treatment for cancer.1 Mucositis is a debilitating condition which can be so severe that it can delay or stop oncology...
Idiopathic radiographic apical root resorption in wind instrument players
Imran ShafiAn 18-year-old girl was referred to the Orthodontic Department of the Glasgow Dental Hospital and School by her orthodontic specialist practitioner as a result of a recent yellow discoloration of the...
The francis report – why it matters to the dental team
Jeremy BaggNumerous media reports in recent years have highlighted significant lapses in quality of care across the full spectrum of medical and social welfare settings. Such reports result in a significant loss...
Top tips for child protection for the GDP
Christine M HarrisAbuse or neglect may present to the dental team in a number of different ways:1.