Emily Carter

BDS, MFDS, Dip Con Sed, CILT, AFHEA, MOralSurg, Specialist Oral Surgeon, Clinical Lead, Dental Emergency Clinic; Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Swelling Misattributed to an Infected Tooth Socket

This case highlights the importance of thoroughly explaining to the patient that correlation, or in fact even coincidence, does not equal causation. The patient was sure her post-operative pain was...

Osteogenesis imperfecta: minimizing complications in oral surgery/orthodontic treatment

A 12-year-old male patient presented to the Orthodontic Department of The Royal London Dental Hospital, following a referral from his general dental practitioner, with concerns regarding crowding and...