Oral Health
An update on radiation caries
Radiation caries describes the rapid onset and progression of dental caries in individuals who have been exposed to head and neck ionizing radiation....
Minimum intervention oral care delivery for children: developing the oral healthcare team
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland at a population level, the prevalence of dental caries in children is assessed by a national survey performed...
Are Dermal Fillers Dentistry?
Recent social media influence has set up a world of aesthetic idealism, whereby rises in demand for non-surgical cosmetic treatment to cater for the...
Enamel Matrix Derivative Use in Dentistry: An Update
It is now well understood that periodontal health is a balance between the microbial biofilm (Figure 1) and the host response, and bacterial...
The Importance of Periodontal Screening in Paediatric Patients
In 2013, nearly half of 8 year olds in England, Wales and Northern Ireland displayed some form of gingival inflammation.3 Furthermore, very few...
Technique Tips: Using clinical photos and simple digital analysis to aid in complete denture aesthetics
The above steps highlight how basic digital photo analysis can be used at the jaw registration stage in complete denture construction to verify the...
A Spot of Bother: Orthodontic-associated White Spot Lesions
First, any patient commencing fixed orthodontic appliance treatment must have an up-to-date assessment with their dentist, with excellent oral hygiene...
How to Maximize the Usefulness of Behaviour Change Conversations with Patients during Routine Dental Consultations
Routine dental check-ups in the NHS offer important opportunities for ongoing intervention, potentially occurring routinely throughout patients'...
Letters to the Editor
Congratulations on an excellent editorial, which hits the nail squarely on the head and provides a good background and insight, especially for younger...
High and dry
‘We recognise that this decision will be disappointing for many of you. We are grateful for the hard work, commitment, and dedication that you and...
‘Peroxide-free’ Bleaching: Should we be Worried?
At-home bleaching can be a simple and safe procedure, which can benefit a patient aesthetically. The procedure is often straightforward, involving two...
Dental Implants for the General Dental Practitioner. Part 2: Complications, Management and Maintenance
Biological complications are multifactorial in origin, but primarily arise from plaque biofilm accumulation around the components of implants causing...
Optimizing Local Anaesthetic Practice: Addressing Misconceptions and Minimizing Anaesthetic Failures
There is no standard success rate for IANBs. Failure rates of IANBs vary extensively from 31% to 81%.7 Dentists often struggle to identify the reasons...
Impact of Systemic Disease on Non-surgical Endodontic Treatment Outcomes
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a collective term for diseases of the heart and blood vessels. It includes coronary artery disease, such as angina and...