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C H Dexter

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Dealing with the dilemma.

When we first thought of this series we agreed that there was one man who could do justice to the main theme of the series - the actual dilemma many new graduates face immediately on going into general practice. So we approached Colin Dexter and asked him if he would write our introductory article. But, like many creative people, Colin's hectic timetable meant we had to wait for his thesis. And thesis it turned out to be. But, despite the wait and the length of his article, we feel we have a superb example in words of the true dilemma that so many people experience, and so many authorities try to deny. So settle down for a thought-provoking and stimulating read...

Dental Care↗

Periodontal awareness project in the United Kingdom: CPITN and self-assessment.

The outcome of a practitioner-orientated joint project between Unilever's Elida Gibbs and FDI, together with Elida Gibbs patient-orientated programme is described. The practitioner-orientated project concentrated on activities associated with the use of the Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN) in general dental practice. These activities, involving sponsored research at a dental school and a study with UK dentists, have shown the potential of CPITN as a screening method for patients in general practice for periodontal diseases. There is evidence to show that patient-orientated programmes have increased periodontal awareness in the UK.

Adolescent↗