Endodontic knowledge, attitudes and referral patterns in Australian general dentists.

Background: General dental practitioners often perceive root canal treatments as complex, and specialist referrals are commonplace in general dental practice. Therefore, the aim of this study was to better understand the knowledge of Australian general dentists and their attitudes regarding endodontics in general, and specifically (RCT), to highlight barriers and facilitating factors in the provision of endodontic care.

Methods: A combined paper-based and online survey was sent to general dental practitioners.

The clinical management of orthodontically-induced external root resorption: A questionnaire survey.

Introduction: With more dentists performing orthodontics, identifying and managing patients at risk or affected by orthodontically-induced external root resorption (OIERR) is paramount.

Methods: This study, conducted according to STROBE (STrengthening the Reporting of OBservational studies in Epidemiology), studied Australian orthodontists. Orthodontists were asked to complete a clinical questionnaire evaluating their diagnostic and management approaches to OIERR.

Management of Peri-Implantitis Lesions without the Use of Systemic Antibiotics: A Systematic Review.

Background: This systematic review aims to assess the current evidence on the efficacy of surgical and non-surgical debridement techniques in the treatment of peri-implantitis lesions without the use of any antimicrobials.

Method: Five electronic databases (MEDLINE, Pubmed, Scopus, CINAHL and Cochrane) were used, alongside hand searches, to find relevant articles. Full-text articles that were randomised controlled trials, published in the English language from 2011 onwards without pre-operative, peri-operative and post-operative antibiotic usage were included.

Knowledge of Australian primary education providers towards dental avulsion injuries: a cross-sectional study.

Background/aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of school professionals regarding the emergency management of dental avulsion.

Methods: This cross-sectional study utilised a self-administered, pilot-tested questionnaire for school staff from primary schools. Descriptive statistics were used for the analysis - the prevalence and univariate associations between a categorical outcome and the variables under consideration, were evaluated using Pearson's Chi-squared test.

Incidental observation of pre-eruptive intracoronal resorption after seven years.

Pre-eruptive intracoronal resorption (PIER) can be described by the presence of coronal radiolucency in a unerupted tooth. Upon eruption, the resorbed dentine might leave the occlusal layer of enamel unsupported and susceptible to fracture, potentially exposing the pulp chamber and root canals to the oral flora. With current case studies showing unfavourable endodontic and restorative consequences of PIER lesions when left untreated, this case report presents an unchanged lesion, 7 years following initial identification.

Orthodontic mechanotherapies and their influence on external root resorption: A systematic review.

Introduction: This systematic review assesses the literature regarding the association between orthodontic tooth movement and external root resorption. By determining the evidence level supporting the association, the results could provide clinical evidence for minimizing the deleterious effect of orthodontic tooth movement.

Methods: Electronic databases, including MEDLINE, PubMed, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and LILACS, were searched up to February 2018, with hand searching of selected orthodontic journals undertaken to identify any preelectronic publications.

Missing canines: a novel aetiology.

Infant oral mutilation is the practice of removing developing tooth germs, commonly the mandibular canine, in infants up to the age of 1 year. Subsequent complications include missing, impacted or hypoplastic permanent anterior and canine teeth. We report on a case of bilaterally missing lower canines thought to be due to infant oral mutilation.

Febrile neutropenia and refeeding syndrome.

We describe the management of a 4-year-old child with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) who presented with febrile neutropenia, Cryptosporidium and subsequently developed refeeding syndrome. Febrile neutropenia is common and can be life-threatening and we highlight the identification of well low-risk neutropenic children with resolved febrile illnesses suitable for early discharge. We also discuss the potential management strategies for Cryptosporidium Refeeding syndrome is not common, but should be considered as a cause of acute inpatient deterioration and is a significant risk, with potential morbidity, in children who have undergone a period of catabolism.

Patient Factors that Impact upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis: Therapists' Perspectives.

Background: Randomized controlled trials have established that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is effective in helping people with psychosis, though there is enormous variability in outcome. It is not clear what patient factors contribute to good outcomes. In fact, most studies considering client factors have excluded people with psychosis.