The effectiveness of Bio-Min toothpaste in the management of white spot lesions: a randomised control trial.

Background: White spot lesions (WSL) are common side effects of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances, in which the surface layer of enamel is demineralised. Thus, remineralisation, that is a partial or complete reversal, of these lesions can occur as they affect the surface enamel. Remineralisation with low-dose fluoride, in addition to optimal oral hygiene and diet, has been recommended to manage WSL.

A retrospective analysis of the patient journey for children with an unerupted maxillary central incisor.

Background: Maxillary central incisors (MCI) are the third most impacted teeth. Timely multidisciplinary management is indicated as unerupted incisors can cause functional- and appearance-related distress.

Aim: To assess the patient journey for children with unerupted MCI, including referral, clinical assessment, surgical management and follow-up treatment, and highlight areas for improvement, as well as identify factors impacting orthodontic treatment burden (OTB).

Positional factors affecting the surgical management of impacted permanent mandibular canines.

Objective: To assess which positional factors influence the decision to surgically remove or expose an impacted mandibular canine. Clinical and radiographic assessment are important considerations when treatment planning for the management of impacted mandibular canines.

Design: A cross-sectional study.

Oral Cancer: Raising Awareness of the Importance of Suspicion in Early Detection.

Oral cancer is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In this article we present two cases of potentially innocuous looking lesions, initially thought to be traumatic in origin, but later diagnosed as cancer. The first patient presented with a persistent laceration thought to be caused by an accidental shaving injury, which was subsequently diagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma.