COVID-19 testing in a UK dental practice - results of a pilot study.

Objective In December 2019, a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) caused a disease outbreak that soon became a global pandemic. Dentists are potentially exposed to infectious microorganisms, including SARS-CoV-2, by virtue of the transmission routes and work environment. This study aims to determine the infection load in a dental healthcare setting during the onset of the pandemic in the UK, as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of recommended test regimens in order to estimate potential risks for caregivers and patients in a dynamically changing pandemic environment.

Shear bond strength and interfacial analysis of high-viscosity glass ionomer cement bonded to dentin with protocols including silver diammine fluoride.

Purpose: High-viscosity glass ionomer cements (HV-GICs) are reinforced with ultrafine, highly reactive glass particles, as well as a higher-molecular-weight polyalkenoic acid component. Silver diammine fluoride (SDF) is an agent with promising activity against active caries. The present study aimed to evaluate the shear bond strength (SBS) and interfacial morphology of a new HV-GIC bonded to dentin after treatment with various adhesive protocols including SDF.

Silver diamine fluoride - an overview of the literature and current clinical techniques.

Dental caries continues to affect the British population, despite advances in prevention and management options. There are many treatment and preventive treatment strategies to address dental caries. Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is a colourless alkaline solution containing silver and fluoride, which forms a complex with ammonia and has proven to be effective in management of dental caries.

The single discoloured tooth: vital and non-vital bleaching techniques.

The single discoloured tooth poses an aesthetic dilemma. While several treatment approaches are available, bleaching offers a minimally invasive, aesthetic treatment modality. Predictability and success with bleaching stems from correct diagnosis, didactic treatment planning and the utilisation of appropriate techniques.

Charcoal-containing dentifrices.

Charcoal toothpastes and powders are fashionable oral hygiene products, intended for toothbrushing, extrinsic stain removal and, it is claimed, 'tooth whitening'. The popularity of charcoal toothpastes is believed to be increasing in many countries across the world, including the UK, US, Japan, India, Thailand, Lithuania, Australia, Hong Kong, China, Korea and Switzerland, where charcoal-based toothpastes have been reported to be produced. It is understood that many patients ask members of their dental team for advice on the use and benefits of charcoal toothpastes and powders, and that such advice is often empirical.

The safety and efficacy of 'over the counter' bleaching products in the UK.

Introduction EU council directive 2011/84/EU resulted in a demand for over the counter (OTC) bleaching products. The industry has latched onto this renewed demand by developing a range of non-hydrogen peroxide OTC products. Aims To determine whether non-hydrogen peroxide OTC whitening products available in the UK are safe and to determine the lightening effect of those products.