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dentalnotebook is constantly looking for new content to help its readers. Unfortunately, we can’t create content as quick as the demand and so we heavily rely on the dental community out there – students and qualified professionals alike!

We need you to get involved and help us create amazing content! At the end of this post, there is an Editor’s List of some of the content we are looking for.

Why should I submit content?

We know it takes time to put content together and we are grateful for anything you may send. You may wonder what you can get out of it:

• We can provide you with a certificate to recognise that you have contributed to a thriving community – you can stick this in your portfolio as evidence of contribution and dedication to teaching!
• We can provide you with statistics on the number of views of your content receives and are happy to provide references if you would like!
• The great feeling of helping the thriving dental community and passing on your knowledge to others – after all, we learn from each other and your content will help thousands of other dentists and dental students!

What can I write?

There are two main areas you can contribute to – notes and quizzes!

Submitting Notes

Notes can be on anything including core dental content and topics, or just experiences and developments in dentistry that you would like to share with others.

There aren’t many guidelines to follow for these. Please ensure:

• Content is clear and accurate
• Content is laid out with a basic structure – including a summary/conclusion if possible
• Ensure the content isn’t already published!
• Reference any images or additional content as required

Submit Notes

Submitting Quizzes

Quizzes are helpful for testing your knowledge once swatting up! They’re pretty simple to create and a nice little addition to your CV! We are happy to accept a wide range of question formats, so get creative! Even if it’s just a single question then feel free to submit it!

For quiz questions, please ensure:

• The question format is clear – MCQ, single best answer, short-answer
• Questions and answers are clear – the correct answer is clearly indicated
• Information is current
• Any explanations for answers are provided
• The quiz/questions haven’t already been covered

Submit Quizzes

When will I get published?

After submitting notes or quizzes, they will be reviewed and uploaded if appropriate. If there are any amendments, then we will get in touch with you so that we can make sure it gets published!

So go on – send us some content! 😀

Editor’s List

Restorative Dentistry

• Composite vs amalgam
• Anterior restorations and cavity preparation
• Posterior restorations and cavity preparation
• Veneers
• Inlays
• Onlays
• Crowns
• Temporary restorations

Oral Surgery/Maxillofacial Surgery

• Cysts (jaw and neck) and associated procedures
• Oncology – procedures, flaps, grafts etc
• Facial trauma
• Implants – placement, design etc
• Local anaesthetics
• Surgical extractions – techniques, flap design
• Instruments for extractions
• Lumps in the mouth and neck
• Orthognathic surgery
• Cleft lip and palate
• Spread of infection

Oral Medicine

• Pigmented lesions
• Salivary gland disease – including tumours
• Facial pain
• TMD
• Vesiculobullous lesions
• Immunological conditions and oral impact
• Oral manifestations of systemic disease
• Potentially malignant lesions

Periodontology

• The new periodontology classification
• Peri-implantitis
• Pathophysiology of gingivitis and periodontitis
• Management of periodontal conditions
• Management of periodontal abscesses
• ANUG/ANUP

Endodontics

• Basics of root canal treatment
• Pulp capping
• Restoration of root treated teeth
• Management of failed root canal treatment

Orthodontics

• Management of first permanent molars
• Cephalometric analysis
• Functional appliances
• Fixed appliances

Prosthodontics

• Bridges – conventional and resin-bonded bridges
• Removable partial dentures – particularly cobalt chrome
• Complete dentures

Paediatric Dentistry

• Abnormalities of the developing dentition
• Management of trauma
• Behavioural management
• Restorations and pulp therapy in primary teeth
• Hall crown technique
• Treatment planning for the developing dentition

Dental Materials

• Composite
• Amalgam
• GIC/RMGIC
• Impression materials – alginate, silicone etc
• Cements
• Ceramics
• Acrylics
• Other metals

Radiology

• Radiographic views and uses
• Paralleling technique and bisecting angle
• CBCT

Special Care Dentistry

• Medically compromised patients and management
• Management of antiplatelet and anti-coagulants
• Infective endocarditis and management
• Management of pregnant patients

Dental Public Health

• Fluoride
• Smoking cessation
• Caries

General Dentistry

• Communication skills
• Consent and capacity