Publications
2018
Child's play – an unforeseen complication of surgical emphysema
Graham, C., Chung, M., Feinberg, L., O'Neill, F., & Balmer, C. (2018). Child's play – an unforeseen complication of surgical emphysema. Oral Surgery, 11(4), 318-322. doi:10.1111/ors.12356
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.
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.
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.
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.
An Update on Current Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines.
McKernon, S. L., Kaura, L., Taylor, K. H., Reid, S., & Balmer, M. C. (2017). An Update on Current Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines.. Dental update, 44(4), 341-350. doi:10.12968/denu.2017.44.4.341
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
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
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
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
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.
2015
A fractured tuberosity following attempted extraction.
McKernon, S. L., Reid, S., Taylor, K. H., & Balmer, M. C. (2015). A fractured tuberosity following attempted extraction.. BMJ case reports, 2015, bcr2015212951. doi:10.1136/bcr-2015-212951
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Minor oral surgery in a patient with a combined fracture and congenital malformation of the first cervical vertebra
O'Neill, F., Thayer, T., Balmer, M. C., & Begley, A. (2014). Minor oral surgery in a patient with a combined fracture and congenital malformation of the first cervical vertebra. Oral Surgery, 7(1), 42-44. doi:10.1111/ors.12042
2013
Development of oral surgery competency. Undergraduate and foundation training
Balmer, C. (2013). Development of oral surgery competency. Undergraduate and foundation training. Faculty Dental journal RCs England.
Training in primary care. Opportunities and Challenges.
Balmer, C., & Renton, T. (2013). Training in primary care. Opportunities and Challenges.. Faculty Dental Journal RCs England.
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
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
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.
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
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).
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
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.
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.
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.
2009
A role for nitric oxide-mediated glandular hypofunction in a non-apoptotic model for Sjogren's syndrome.
Caulfield, V. L., Balmer, C., Dawson, L. J., & Smith, P. M. (2009). A role for nitric oxide-mediated glandular hypofunction in a non-apoptotic model for Sjogren's syndrome.. Rheumatology (Oxford, England), 48(7), 727-733. doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kep100
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), 274-278.
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).
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
Pump power: the cardiovascular system
Balmer, C., & Longman, L. P. (2009). Pump power: the cardiovascular system. Dental Nursing, 5(3), 142.
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.
2008
A dental undergraduate course for the management of medical emergencies in dental practice.
Balmer, M. C. (2008). A dental undergraduate course for the management of medical emergencies in dental practice.. European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe, 12(4), 239-246. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0579.2008.00525.x
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.
A practical skill one day medical emergencies course for dentists and DCPs.
Balmer, M. C., & Longman, L. P. (2008). A practical skill one day medical emergencies course for dentists and DCPs.. British dental journal, 204(8), 453-456. doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2008.300
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.