How often to recall our patients is perhaps the most common decision dentists make. Traditionally most adult patients are used… Read more
Globally since 2009, Candida auris, a fungal species closely related to Candida albicans, has been responsible for a number of… Read more
[ Words: Ilyaas Rehman, BDS (Glas) ] Introduction Introduction This case report documents the treatment provided for a very anxious… Read more
Dr Maria Taheny1, Dr Rebecca Lees2, Mr Roger Currie3, University Hospital Crosshouse Introduction Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused… Read more
Donal P. McAuley1, Robert S. D. Smyth2, Martin D. Paley3 1MB BCh, BDS, MRCSEd, MFDS RCSEd, Specialist Registrar in Oral… Read more
P. Steele1, M. Taheny2, D. Boyd3, R. Currie4 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, University Hospital Crosshouse 1BDS, MBChB, MFDS, MRCS,… Read more
Introduction Implementing the best available evidence and enabling positive sustainable change in practice is an enviable goal for anyone providing… Read more
Abstract A paediatric dental avulsion is not a clinical scenario that you will be faced with on a daily basis… Read more
With the introduction of the first intraoral scanner, CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) by Dentsply Sirona in 1985,… Read more
David S. Evans, Department of Public Health, HSE West, Galway, Margaret O’ Malley, HSE West Dental Services, Castlebar Abstract In… Read more
McGrath G1, Bowen L2, Busuttil-Naudi K3, Forsyth C4, Wright S5 1Core Trainee in Oral Surgery & Special Care Dentistry, 2Core… Read more
Arvind Sharma, BDS(Dund), MSc(Endo), MJDFRCS(Eng), MFDSRCPS(Glas) Arvind Sharma presents the second and final part of a structured critical review to… Read more
Day One Ms B attends as a new patient at a local dental surgery complaining of sensitivity in a number… Read more
Due to its powerful regenerative properties, platelet rich growth factor Endoret (PRGF) is being increasingly used in many fields of… Read more
Patients suitable to undergo conscious sedation (CS) include those with moderate-severe anxiety, a swallow/gag reflex or a mild learning/physical disability… Read more
In the first article, we explored how to establish a research question using the PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparator and Outcome) method… Read more
A new patient in her early 30s attended for a check-up. A routine radiograph revealed caries under the amalgam filling… Read more
Imaging is essential in endodontics. Traditionally, X-rays (radiographs) have been used and more recently cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is… Read more
This article is the first in a series that aims to introduce the modern-day dental practitioner to evidence-based dentistry (EBD).… Read more
Mr D is a 48-year-old self-employed lorry driver. He attends the dental surgery complaining of severe pain in his lower… Read more
FIGURE 1: Pre-operative image of the lump
Gingival swellings are one of the most frequently encountered lesions in the oral cavity 1. Many different conditions can present as… Read more
Figure 1. Diagram representing the measurements of the implant and crown to the posterior calculation of the CI ratio: The crown was measured from the highest cuspid of molars and premolars occlusal side, to the top of the implant platform, along a perpendicular line. The implant was measured at the centre, from the platform to the end of the apex
Short and extra-short implants are a powerful tool in oral implantology these days 1. The use of these implants facilitates the… Read more
Fig 3a. Post-operative X-ray at the moment of the insertion of the implants
A narrow diameter implant is an implant with a diameter less than 3.75mm and is clinically indicated to replace maxillary… Read more
As a dentist working in general practice it is imperative to ensure that valid consent has been obtained for each… Read more
Figure 3. Application of Riva Star potassium iodide
The use of silver-based compounds as antimicrobial agents has been well-documented and common practice for more than 100 years in… Read more
We are all too aware that mouth cancer is on the rise. More and more cases are being diagnosed every… Read more
I’ve been teaching in the area of child protection and dentistry for approximately eight years and completed a masters by… Read more