Dentistry

UpToDate Lexidrug (formally Lexicomp) is a drug information resource which can enhance patient safety by providing you with detailed summaries, screening, interaction and allergy tools. You will find a section specific to dentists on each drug page. Access using your OpenAthens login.

An App is also available, please visit our Trust Intranet page for details.

The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare has produced a guide specific to dentistry, covering travel, equipment, energy, waste, biodiversity and measuring sustainability.

The Mouth Care Matters programme aims to create a healthcare team that is more responsive and personalised for patients and bring increased awareness of the importance of good mouth care and how it impacts on general health and quality of life. The initiative is relevant for all people who provide personal care to patients be that in an acute, care home or community setting.

A UK resource which offers comprehensive signposting for wellbeing resources useful for dental professionals.

e-Learning for Healthcare has produced an online introductory module on sustainable dentistry, which can be used towards your CPD. Login with your OpenAthens account to complete the module.

There are three modules and they can be taken individually, each providing a certificate for one hour of verifiable CPD. The modules are free of charge and open to all healthcare professionals.