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Miss Colette Balmer
BSc (Hons), BChD, FDSRCS (Edin), FDSRCS (Eng) ,PCTLCP, MA Clin Ed, FHEA

Consultant in Oral Surgery / Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer
School of Dentistry

Publications

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2018

2017

How to Win Responders and Influence Research - A Review of Survey Response Rates

McKernon, S., Gartshore, L., & Balmer, M. C. (2017). How to Win Responders and Influence Research - A Review of Survey Response Rates. In International Association of Paediatric Dentistry Conference. Santiago, Chile.

Conference Paper

The Predictability of Surgical Times in Day Case Theatres

Reid, S., Al-Nakishbandi, H., McKernon, S., & Balmer, M. (2017). The Predictability of Surgical Times in Day Case Theatres. In British Association of Oral Surgery.

Conference Paper

National Recruitment: How Did We Do?

McKernon, S., Gartshore, L., Balmer, M. C., & Davies-House, A. (2017). National Recruitment: How Did We Do?. In British Association of Oral Surgery Conference. Belfast.

Conference Paper

Investigation of Intravenous Conscious Sedation as a Tool for Reducing Anxiety in Adults Undergoing Exodontia

McKernon, S. L., Gartshore, L., & Balmer, M. C. (2017). Investigation of Intravenous Conscious Sedation as a Tool for Reducing Anxiety in Adults Undergoing Exodontia. In Dental Sedaion Teachers Group. Birmingham.

Conference Paper

Meeting and greeting in the clinical setting - are we doing what patients want?

Davies-House, A., Ball, N., & Balmer, C. (2017). Meeting and greeting in the clinical setting - are we doing what patients want?. British dental journal, 222(6), 457-461. doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2017.269

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10.1038/sj.bdj.2017.269
Journal article

Lung cancer diagnosed by a metastatic lesion in the mandible

McKernon, S., Taylor, K., & Balmer, C. (n.d.). Lung cancer diagnosed by a metastatic lesion in the mandible. Poster session presented at the meeting of Unknown Conference. doi:10.1016/j.nhccr.2017.06.181

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10.1016/j.nhccr.2017.06.181
Poster

Incorrect tooth extraction – Never say never?

McKernon, S. L., Taylor, K. H., Reid, S., & Balmer, M. C. (2017). Incorrect tooth extraction – Never say never?. Oral Surgery, 10(1), 30-35. doi:10.1111/ors.12219

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10.1111/ors.12219
Journal article

2016

Dental core trainee teaching of dental students in a clinical setting: a pilot study

Finn, D. J., Taylor, K. H., & Balmer, M. C. (2016). Dental core trainee teaching of dental students in a clinical setting: a pilot study. Oral Surgery, 9(1), 25-30. doi:10.1111/ors.12165

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10.1111/ors.12165
Journal article

a mixed methods evaluation of feedback from Human Factors training within a UK dental hospital

Balmer, M. C., Mckernon, S., Burke, S., & macpherson, A. (2016). a mixed methods evaluation of feedback from Human Factors training within a UK dental hospital. Poster session presented at the meeting of impact conference. Manchester.

Poster

2015

Service evaluation of post-operative complications of patients at risk of bleeding on the Special Care department at Liverpool Dental Hospital

Stenhouse, L., Ayre, L., Macpherson, A., Kwasnicki, A., Balmer, M. C., & Thompson, S. (2015). Service evaluation of post-operative complications of patients at risk of bleeding on the Special Care department at Liverpool Dental Hospital. Journal of Disability and Oral Health. doi:10.443/JDOH_stenhouse

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10.443/JDOH_stenhouse
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An audit into the professionalism of undergraduate dental students.

McKernon, S. L., Balmer, M. C., Taylor, K., & Reid, S. (2015). An audit into the professionalism of undergraduate dental students.. In ABAOMS.

Conference Paper

CLINICAL An opening

McKernon, S. L., Balmer, M. C., & Taylor, K. H. (2015). CLINICAL An opening. BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL, 219(5), 195. doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2015.679

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10.1038/sj.bdj.2015.679
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Have we forgotten? Oral Manifestations of Kaposi's Sarcoma.

Wild, R., & Balmer, M. C. (2015). Have we forgotten? Oral Manifestations of Kaposi's Sarcoma.. Sexually transmitted infections, 91(5), 345. doi:10.1136/sextrans-2015-052116

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10.1136/sextrans-2015-052116
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have we forgotten?oral manifestations of Kaposi's sarcoma

Balmer, M. C., & wild, R. (2015). have we forgotten?oral manifestations of Kaposi's sarcoma. Sexually Transmitted Infections.

Journal article

Developing professional competence using integrated technology-supported approaches:A Case study in Dentistry

Dawson, L., Mason, B., Balmer, C., & Jimmieson, P. (2015). Developing professional competence using integrated technology-supported approaches:A Case study in Dentistry. In A Handbook for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Enhancing academic practice Fourth edition. (pp. 1-7). London; New York: Routledge.

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2014

The viability of telephone interview to determine post-operative complications following exodontia

McKernon, S. L., balmer, M. C., & Stenhouse, L. (2014). The viability of telephone interview to determine post-operative complications following exodontia. In Oral Surgery Vol. 7 (pp. 118-128). Wiley-Blackwell.

Conference Paper

A chemical burn from a garlic poultice applied to the face to treat toothache: a case report.

Sisson, D., & Balmer, C. (2014). A chemical burn from a garlic poultice applied to the face to treat toothache: a case report.. Primary dental journal, 3(1), 28-29. doi:10.1308/205016814812136057

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10.1308/205016814812136057
Journal article

2013

A possible ovarian carcinoma metastatic in the mandible: diagnostic perspectives

McKernon, S., Triantafyllou, A., & Balmer, M. C. (2013). A possible ovarian carcinoma metastatic in the mandible: diagnostic perspectives. Oral Surgery, 6(1), 16-21. doi:10.1111/ors.12002

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10.1111/ors.12002
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A national evaluation of workplace-based assessment tools (WPBAs) in foundation dental training: a UK study. Effective and useful but do they provide an equitable training experience?

Kirton, J. A., Palmer, N. O. A., Grieveson, B., & Balmer, M. C. (2013). A national evaluation of workplace-based assessment tools (WPBAs) in foundation dental training: a UK study. Effective and useful but do they provide an equitable training experience?. BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL, 214(6), 305-309. doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2013.302

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10.1038/sj.bdj.2013.302
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2012

management of medical emergencies

Longman, L., & Balmer, C. (2012). management of medical emergencies. In Clinical Textbook of Hygiene and Therapy 2nd Edition. oxford: Blackwell Munksgaard.

Chapter

2011

Dental student suturing skills: a multicentre trial of a checklist-based assessment.

Macluskey, M., Durham, J., Balmer, C., Bell, A., Cowpe, J., Dawson, L., . . . Oliver, R. (2011). Dental student suturing skills: a multicentre trial of a checklist-based assessment.. European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe, 15(4), 244-249. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0579.2010.00665.x

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10.1111/j.1600-0579.2010.00665.x
Journal article

Evaluation of workplace based assessment tools in foundation training

Grieveson, B., Kirton, J., & Balmer, C. (2011). Evaluation of workplace based assessment tools in foundation training. British Dental Journal, 211(E8).

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2010

A generic consensus assessment of undergraduate competence in forceps exodontia in the United Kingdom.

Durham, J., Balmer, C., Bell, A., Cowan, G., Cowpe, J., Crean, S. J., . . . Thomson, P. (2010). A generic consensus assessment of undergraduate competence in forceps exodontia in the United Kingdom.. European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe, 14(4), 210-214. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0579.2009.00612.x

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10.1111/j.1600-0579.2009.00612.x
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Development of a clinical caries index using Quantitative Light-induced Fluorescence (QLF)

Alammari, M., Higham, S. M., de Josselin de Jong, E., Balmer, M. C., & Smith, P. W. (2010). Development of a clinical caries index using Quantitative Light-induced Fluorescence (QLF). IADR July. Barcelona, Spain. J Dent Res, 89B, Abs 3123.

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Oral surgery Referrals: a review of quality and appropriateness

Ismail, A., & Balmer, C. (2010). Oral surgery Referrals: a review of quality and appropriateness. BAOS and EFOSS, Edinburgh. Oral Surgery, 3(4), 167-168.

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Oral surgery adviser and contributor

Balmer, M. C. (2010). Oral surgery adviser and contributor. In R. S. Ireland (Ed.), Oxford Dictionary of Dentistry (pp. 1). Oxford: Oxford University Press.

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2009

Cementoblastoma in the maxilla: A case report

Barker, G. L., Begley, A., & Balmer, M. C. (2009). Cementoblastoma in the maxilla: A case report. Primary Dental Care, 16(4), 154-6(3).

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Inadvertent injection of sodium hypochlorite into the periradicular tissues during root canal treatment

Baldwin, V. E., Jarad, F. D., Balmer, C., & Mair, L. H. (2009). Inadvertent injection of sodium hypochlorite into the periradicular tissues during root canal treatment. Dent Update, 36(1), 14-6, 19. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19294830

Journal article

Pump power: the cardiovascular system

Balmer, C., & Longman, L. P. (2009). Pump power: the cardiovascular system. Dental Nursing, 5(3), 142.

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The Role of the DCP in Dental Foundation Training

Balmer, C. (2009). The Role of the DCP in Dental Foundation Training. Dental Nursing, 5(5), 278-282.

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2008

The management of medical emergencies-a guide for dental care professionals

Balmer, C., & Longman, L. (2008). The management of medical emergencies-a guide for dental care professionals. London: Quay Books.

Book

Foundation Training Programme SHO Equivalent - Year 2

Balmer, M. C., & Grieveson, B. (2008). Foundation Training Programme SHO Equivalent - Year 2. In COPDEND (Ed.), Dental Foundation Training Portfolio (pp. 1). National: Committee of Postgraduate Dental Deans and Directors.

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The Management of Medical Emergencies - A guide for dental care professionals

Balmer, M. C., & Longman, L. P. (2008). The Management of Medical Emergencies - A guide for dental care professionals. M. Anguita (Ed.), London: Quay Books.

Book

The management of medical emergencies

Balmer, C. (2008). The management of medical emergencies. In D. Nursing (Ed.), Continuing Professional Development - A Resource for Dental Care Professionals (pp. 27-34). London: Quay Books.

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Year 1 Vocational Training

Balmer, M. C., & Grieveson, B. (2008). Year 1 Vocational Training. In COPDEND (Ed.), Dental Foundation Training & Learning Portfolio (pp. 1). National: Committee of Postgraduate Dental Deans and Directors.

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2007

Getting to grips with CPD

Balmer, C., Grieveson, B., & Brigden, D. (2007). Getting to grips with CPD. Dental Nursing, 3(8), 455-458. doi:10.12968/denn.2007.3.8.29747

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10.12968/denn.2007.3.8.29747
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Constructing and using a personal portfolio

Balmer, C., Grieveson, B., & Brigden, P. D. (2007). Constructing and using a personal portfolio. Dental Nursing, 3(7), 380-382. doi:10.12968/denn.2007.3.7.29734

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10.12968/denn.2007.3.7.29734
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A system for establishing student competency for a surgical discipline while in the clinical setting

Balmer, M. C., Thayer, T., & Dawson, L. J. (2007). A system for establishing student competency for a surgical discipline while in the clinical setting. Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME) Golden Jubilee Members' Papers, 1, 17.

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Development of a competency based assessment in a surgical skill

Thayer, T., Dawson, L., & Balmer, C. (2007). Development of a competency based assessment in a surgical skill. Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME). National Conference Membership papers, July, 17.

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Simulate to stimulate - rubber, plastic or the real thing

Brigden, D. N., Grieveson, B., Balmer, C. M., & Dangerfield, P. (2007). Simulate to stimulate - rubber, plastic or the real thing. Eur J Dent Educ, 11(2), 115.

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2006

AED training for dentists.

Balmer, M. C., & Longman, L. P. (2006). AED training for dentists.. British dental journal, 201(8), 488. doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4814163

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10.1038/sj.bdj.4814163
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Anatomical simulation: It's role in medical education (rubber, plastic or the real thing)

Dangerfield, P. H., Brigden, D., Taylor, D., Sackville, A., & Balmer, C. (2006). Anatomical simulation: It's role in medical education (rubber, plastic or the real thing). Clinical Anatomy, 19, 284-289.

Journal article

Medical emergencies and their managment

Longman, L. P., & Balmer, C. (2006). Medical emergencies and their managment. In R. S. Ireland (Ed.), Clinical Textbook of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (pp. 16). Oxford: Blackwell Munksgaard.

Chapter

Simulation in training - rubber, plastic or the real thing

Brigden, D., Balmer, C., & Dangerfield, P. (2006). Simulation in training - rubber, plastic or the real thing. ADEE conference, Cracow, Poland, 0, 0.

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2005

Anatomical simulation: Its role in Medical Education

Brigden, D., Balmer, C., & Dangerfield, P. (2005). Anatomical simulation: Its role in Medical Education. British Association of Clinical Anatomists (BACA), Decemb, 1.

Journal article

Simulation: rubber, plastic or the real thing

Brigden, D., Balmer, C., & Dangerfield, P. (2005). Simulation: rubber, plastic or the real thing. ASME conference Newcastle, July, 1.

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2000

Medical emergencies - The role of the DCP

Balmer, M. C., & Longman, L. P. (2000). Medical emergencies - The role of the DCP. BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL, 5(2 Summ), 49-52.

Journal article

1988

Pneumosinus dilatans.

Pospisil, O. A., & Balmer, M. C. (1988). Pneumosinus dilatans.. The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery, 26(5), 375-380. doi:10.1016/0266-4356(88)90089-7

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10.1016/0266-4356(88)90089-7
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1987

Morbidity associated with the use of compression screws in sagittal split osteotomies of the mandible

Balmer, C. (1987). Morbidity associated with the use of compression screws in sagittal split osteotomies of the mandible. Presented at the BAOMS joint meeting, Sweden, Abs 73, 76.

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1986

Morbidity associated with the use of mini-plates in fixation of midfacial osteotomies

Balmer, C. (1986). Morbidity associated with the use of mini-plates in fixation of midfacial osteotomies. Presented at the 8th Congress of the European Association for Maxillo-facial Surgery, Madrid, 8, Abs 103.

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