Dentists' perceptions of smart phone use in the clinical environment.

Objective: To determine the use of smart phones in clinical practice and to determine the perceived impact on patient safety.

Study Design: A closed questionnaire survey with an exploratory open question.

Setting, Materials And Methods: A questionnaire was sent to a sample of 216 delegates that have attended courses provided by an education provider in the North West of England between 2015–2017.

Factors affecting the complexity of dental implant restoration - what is the current evidence and guidance?

Objectives The aim of this paper is to identify the factors that affect the complexity of implant restoration and to explore the indices that help us to assess it. With this knowledge the growing number of clinicians restoring dental implants will have a better understanding of the available guidance and evidence base, and the differing levels of competence required.Study design A literature review was conducted.