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Professional practice · 8 min read
Disinfection in the dental practice: from surfaces to sterile instruments
Organize hand hygiene, surface treatment, instrument and handpiece processing, and dental-unit maintenance between patients and at the end of the day.
Professional practice · 8 min read
Disinfectants 101: choosing and using products in dental practice
Choose a product by intended use, active substances and spectrum, allow the required contact time and calculate the amount of concentrate.
Oral-care products · 3 min read
Plaque disclosing products
Tablets and solutions make plaque easier to see. We explain how to use that feedback without mistaking colour for a diagnosis.
Daily care · 6 min read
Food and drinks: making the daily pattern work for teeth
Understand sugar frequency, acidic drinks and cup habits, with realistic examples for home, nursery and school.
Professional practice · 4 min read
Talking about prevention with patients and parents
A practical conversation plan: understand the difficulty, explain the next step and check that the patient can describe it in their own words.
Children’s development · 5 min read
New permanent teeth in the school years
Recognise the first permanent molars, adapt brushing during tooth changes and know when sensitivity or an injury needs attention.
Visits and treatment · 6 min read
Dental sealants: which teeth, what happens and what to ask
Understand how sealants protect molar grooves, how they differ from varnish and fillings, and where Bulgaria's programme fits.
Professional practice · 4 min read
Reading the evidence for oral prevention
From a clinical question to a useful explanation: check the population, comparison, outcome and limits of a publication.
Visits and treatment · 6 min read
A child's dental visit: before, during and after
Prepare for a first visit, discuss anxiety and understand what to check about dental care funded by Bulgaria's NHIF.
Daily care · 3 min read
Teeth and gums during pregnancy
Managing gum changes and nausea, what to tell your dentist and why necessary treatment should not automatically be postponed.
Daily care · 3 min read
Bleeding gums: causes, examination and treatment
Understand plaque, gingivitis and periodontitis, the changes to report and the questions to ask your dentist.
Professional practice · 4 min read
Bulgaria’s 2026–2030 programme: participation and payment for dentists
Sealants for children aged 5–9 in Bulgaria: which patients qualify, how to join and what to agree about payment.