The first six weeks - setting up a UK urgent dental care centre during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has posed many challenges, including provision of urgent dental care. This paper presents a prospective service evaluation during establishment of urgent dental care in the North East of England over a six-week period.Aim To monitor patient volumes, demographics and outcomes at the North East urgent dental care centre and confirm appropriate care pathways.

Care pathways and provision in bariatric dental care: an exploration of patients' and dentists' experiences in the North East of England.

Introduction Levels of obesity in the UK are increasing. The suitability and safety of dental care delivery can be affected by obesity. When patients' weight exceeds that of a normal dental chair, referral to specialist settings can be appropriate, yet no research has explored the process of care for this group.

Failing to meet the goals of periodontal recall programs. What next?

Supportive periodontal care is a crucial aspect of the management of chronic periodontitis and peri-implantitis and is inevitably a long-term commitment for both the clinician and the patient. The principal goals of supportive care are to achieve a high standard of plaque control, minimize bleeding and maintain pockets at less than 6 mm. Gain of attachment around natural teeth during supportive periodontal care has been reported, although gain of attachment and of bone during supportive care may be a more pragmatic and aspirational aim in the longer term.

Gingival recession and root caries in the ageing population: a critical evaluation of treatments.

Aim: To review evidence for the treatments of gingival recession and root caries in older populations.

Materials & Methods: A systematic approach was adopted to identify reviews and articles to allow us to evaluate the treatments for gingival recession and root caries. Searches were performed in PubMed, Medline and Embase, the Cochrane trials register and bibliographies of European and World Workshops.

Defining Over-Sedation: Literature Review and National Survey of Dental Hospitals Within the United Kingdom.

Aims: To review the literature, to investigate whether there was aconsensus on what encompasses over-sedation, and to determine the guidance employed for the administration of flumazenil.

Methods: A literature search was performed following which a self-designed questionnaire was emailed to 14 sedation leads within UK Dental Hospitals.

Results: 10 documents in the literature review met the inclusion criteria.