Saliva proteins linked to gum disease progression
Finding may lead to a saliva proteins test kit that periodontitis patients could use at home Read more
Regenerative Surgical Management of an Endodontic Periodontic Lesion
References 1Galler K. M., Grätz E. M., Widbiller M., Buchalla W., and Knüttel H., Pathophysiological mechanisms of root resorption after… Read more
Minimally invasive treatment options in the atrophied bone: The Bone Truss Bridge approach
Dr Henri Diederich, Doctor in Dental Medicine Luxembourg, 114 avenue de la Faiencerie L-1511 Luxembourg. Email : henri.diederich@pt.lu Atrophy of the… Read more
Bone gel and papillae tunnelling for isolated intrabony defects
INTRODUCTION Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease that leads to progressive loss of periodontal tissue characterised by radiographic bone loss or… Read more
A conceptual review on reconstructive peri-implantitis therapy: challenges and opportunities
Introduction Oral implants are a widespread solution for restoring oral function and aesthetics, with a growing number of patients receiving… Read more
Expanding horizons
We look at Specialist Level Oral Surgery in Primary Care, in association with Edinburgh Dental Specialists Read more
Inlay-retained fixed dental prosthesis:a clinical option using monolithic zirconia: references
1. Bömicke W, Rathmann F, Pilz M, Bermejo J L, Waldecker M, Ohlmann B, Rammelsberg P, Zenthöfer A. Clinical Performance… Read more
Influence of different restoring materials on stress distribution in prosthesis on implants: a review of finite element studies
Introduction Dental implants have improved the quality of life of millions of patients in recent decades and have shown a… Read more
Clinical application of two-piece zirconia implants
Background of zirconia oral implants The development of high-performance ceramics – like zirconia – has provided new, metal-free treatment options… Read more
Ceramic onlays: indications and adhesive principles
Introduction In modern-day dentistry, the clinician is afforded a vast armamentarium of restorative options for a carious, failing, or fractured… Read more
Clinical
Immediate loading of Axiom Bone Level implants
Immediate loading of Axiom Bone Level implants on locator abutments with a full upper denture to restore immediate function and aesthetics Read more
E-learning in dental vocational training
Figure 3:The investigators then meet and discussed their findings to reach a consensus
Electronic learning is a well established tool in teaching and training, giving any time any where access to educational materials Read more
Getting personal with the dental check-up: are risk-based recalls risky?
How often to recall our patients is perhaps the most common decision dentists make. Traditionally most adult patients are used… Read more
The risk of anti-fungal resistance in dentistry: lessons from a Japanese fungus
Globally since 2009, Candida auris, a fungal species closely related to Candida albicans, has been responsible for a number of… Read more
The anxious patient: Empathy, planning and a team-approach
[ Words: Ilyaas Rehman, BDS (Glas) ] Introduction Introduction This case report documents the treatment provided for a very anxious… Read more
Oral syphilis – A case report
Dr Maria Taheny1, Dr Rebecca Lees2, Mr Roger Currie3, University Hospital Crosshouse Introduction Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused… Read more
Use of stainless steel crowns in the permanent dentition of paediatric dental patients: A guide for GDPs
Scott J F Wright, Dental Core Trainee, Glasgow Dental Hospital & School ABSTRACT: The use of preformed metal crowns (PMCs)… Read more
First bite syndrome: What every general dental practitioner should know
Donal P. McAuley1, Robert S. D. Smyth2, Martin D. Paley3 1MB BCh, BDS, MRCSEd, MFDS RCSEd, Specialist Registrar in Oral… Read more
Recognition of head and neck skin cancer: A guide for GDPs
P. Steele1, M. Taheny2, D. Boyd3, R. Currie4 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, University Hospital Crosshouse 1BDS, MBChB, MFDS, MRCS,… Read more
Top tips for practicing evidence-based dentistry: Part 3
Introduction Implementing the best available evidence and enabling positive sustainable change in practice is an enviable goal for anyone providing… Read more
The management of a paediatric dental avulsion in general dental practice
Abstract A paediatric dental avulsion is not a clinical scenario that you will be faced with on a daily basis… Read more
Intraoral scanners In dentistry – an update on digital technology
With the introduction of the first intraoral scanner, CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) by Dentsply Sirona in 1985,… Read more
Mouth guard use among children: Has the GAA policy made a difference?
David S. Evans, Department of Public Health, HSE West, Galway, Margaret O’ Malley, HSE West Dental Services, Castlebar Abstract In… Read more
A rare intraoral presentation of lymphomatoid papulosis
McGrath G1, Bowen L2, Busuttil-Naudi K3, Forsyth C4, Wright S5 1Core Trainee in Oral Surgery & Special Care Dentistry, 2Core… Read more
CBCT and clinical decision-making
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
Problems of a phobic patient
Day One Ms B attends as a new patient at a local dental surgery complaining of sensitivity in a number… Read more
The power of regeneration
Due to its powerful regenerative properties, platelet rich growth factor Endoret (PRGF) is being increasingly used in many fields of… Read more
Salivary diagnostic tests of periodontal diseases
A chart showing the functions of saliva
Periodontitis is a term that refers to a heterogeneous group of diseases characterised by loss of the tooth-supporting tissues. It… Read more
Suitability of patients for conscious sedation
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
Top tips for practicing evidence-based dentistry
In the first article, we explored how to establish a research question using the PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparator and Outcome) method… Read more