Wrong postural hygiene and ergonomics in dental students of the University of Valencia (Spain) (part I).

Introduction: Failure to adopt a correct working posture can lead to occupational diseases.

Objectives: Evaluate knowledge in relation to ergonomics about BHOP concept and its application to routine clinical practice amongst undergraduate and postgraduate dental students in the University of Valencia (Valencia, Spain).

Material And Methods: A study based on interviews of undergraduate and postgraduate dental students in the University of Valencia (Valencia, Spain) was carried out.

Coronectomy of impacted mandibular third molars: A meta-analysis and systematic review of the literature.

Background: Coronectomy is an alternative to complete removal of an impacted mandibular third molar. Most authors have recommended coronectomy to prevent damage to the inferior alveolar nerve during surgical extraction of lower third molars. The present study offers a systematic review and metaanalysis of the coronectomy technique.