https://padlet.com/DigiTeam/uwilfbaxzpoa On this page, you'll find some useful resources that will introduce you to the basics of dentistry. These resources are taken from the free online course Discover Dentistry created by Dr Chris Stokes from the School of Clinical Dentistry. en-us 2017-01-30 20:19:10 UTC 2025-10-23 21:10:44 UTC hello@padlet.com DigiTeam https://padlet.com/DigiTeam/uwilfbaxzpoa/wish/150382095 We asked dentist Dr Adrian Jowett to complete the challenge and to share his chart. Check your answers against his chart.]]> 2017-01-30 20:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/DigiTeam/uwilfbaxzpoa/wish/150382095 DigiTeam https://padlet.com/DigiTeam/uwilfbaxzpoa/wish/150382632 Now that you're warmed up - let's see if you can complete the charting challenge.]]> 2017-01-30 20:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/DigiTeam/uwilfbaxzpoa/wish/150382632 DigiTeam https://padlet.com/DigiTeam/uwilfbaxzpoa/wish/150382813 This is your chance to find out how much you have learnt about dental charting. Using the information in 4. Dental Charting.  Can you fill in a dental chart by looking at a mouth? Once you're finished, scroll down to check your answers. We have included an explanation for the answers that will provide feedback on the key concepts and common areas of difficulty.]]> 2017-01-30 20:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/DigiTeam/uwilfbaxzpoa/wish/150382813 DigiTeam https://padlet.com/DigiTeam/uwilfbaxzpoa/wish/150383095 In the dental checkup video, you may have noticed the dentist calling out numbers and letters to the dental nurse which she transcribes into the notes. 

In this article, we'll discover the different codes that dentists use to describe the health of the gums, which teeth are present and the teeth’s condition.]]> 2017-01-30 20:24:06 UTC https://padlet.com/DigiTeam/uwilfbaxzpoa/wish/150383095 DigiTeam https://padlet.com/DigiTeam/uwilfbaxzpoa/wish/150383374 2017-01-30 20:25:01 UTC https://padlet.com/DigiTeam/uwilfbaxzpoa/wish/150383374 DigiTeam https://padlet.com/DigiTeam/uwilfbaxzpoa/wish/150383696 Dental patient Dave White was due a dental check-up with Dr Adrian Jowett (Dentist) and Sarah Hayward (Dental Nurse)...and we filmed it! 

In this video, Chris replays the event while talking to Adrian, who explains what is going on, shows the equipment he used, and offers insights on what a dentist is looking for when you go for a checkup. Once you have watched this video, you may like to watch the full checkup.]]> 2017-01-30 20:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/DigiTeam/uwilfbaxzpoa/wish/150383696 DigiTeam https://padlet.com/DigiTeam/uwilfbaxzpoa/wish/150384186 In the "Teeth: Basics of anatomy and development" article we learn about the characteristics of children's teeth. This table provides a summary of the approximate eruption dates of children's teeth.]]> 2017-01-30 20:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/DigiTeam/uwilfbaxzpoa/wish/150384186 DigiTeam https://padlet.com/DigiTeam/uwilfbaxzpoa/wish/150384432 In this article, we’ll learn some basics of human teeth; their shapes, what they are made of, the differences between child and adult teeth and how dentists refer to them.]]> 2017-01-30 20:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/DigiTeam/uwilfbaxzpoa/wish/150384432 DigiTeam https://padlet.com/DigiTeam/uwilfbaxzpoa/wish/150384905 You may find it useful to download this summary diagram and table to refer to as you watch the introduction to tooth shape and function video.]]> 2017-01-30 20:30:12 UTC https://padlet.com/DigiTeam/uwilfbaxzpoa/wish/150384905 DigiTeam https://padlet.com/DigiTeam/uwilfbaxzpoa/wish/150385398 In this video, Dr Chris Stokes from the School of Clinical Dentistry introduces the shape and function of the teeth. We have also provided a diagram and a table of key terms which you may like to refer to as you watch (1a. TOOTH SHAPE AND FUNCTION DIAGRAM)]]> 2017-01-30 20:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/DigiTeam/uwilfbaxzpoa/wish/150385398