The prevalence of the failure of fixed orthodontic bonded retainers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: To systematically assess the scientific literature for the prevalence of failure rate of fixed orthodontic bonded retainer (FOBR).

Method: Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) and prospective non-RCTs involving participants who had FOBR fitted were included. The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of science, MEDLINE, and EMBASE via OVID were searched from inception to January 2023.

The Gold guide for dental core and speciality training in the UK: a review.

The Dental gold guide was originally developed in 2009 by the UK Committee of Postgraduate Dental Deans and Directors as a reference document for those undertaking specialist training within the UK. A similar document was later produced for dental core training in 2013, called the Silver guide. The documents act as a framework for training and outline the regulations and assessment processes.

Patient and clinician satisfaction with video consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic: an opportunity for a new way of working.

Objective: To assess satisfaction of patients and clinicians with virtual appointments using Attend Anywhere for their orthodontic consultation and to identify any areas where the technology could be further utilised.

Design: Service evaluation involving descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire.

Setting: Orthodontic Departments at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital.