3-Dimensional quantitative analysis of mandibular motion in TMD and healthy subjects: Comparison with clinical observations.

Objectives: To establish a quantitative method for objectively assessing 3-dimensional (3D) mandibular trajectories and comparing clinical evaluations with computational analyses.

Methods: In total, 184 volunteers were recruited and grouped into control (n = 121) and temporomandibular disorder (TMD) groups (n = 63) according to the dual-axis DC/TMD checklist. 3D trajectories were generated by integrating mandibular motion and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) records.

Comparing the technical quality and clinical outcomes of root canal treatment on immature permanent incisors in children: a retrospective evaluation of three bioceramic plug materials.

Purpose: To assess the technical quality and clinical outcomes of non-surgical endodontic treatment of immature permanent incisor teeth with three different bioceramic plug materials and highlight variables which may influence treatment and quality outcomes.

Methods: This cross-sectional analysis forms part of a retrospective service evaluation of the technical quality and clinical outcome of orthograde root canal treatment carried out in the Paediatric Dentistry Department of Charles Clifford Dental Hospital (United Kingdom). Twenty-five cases were identified chronologically, using the electronic patient record system, for three bioceramic plug materials: Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA), Biodentine, and TotalFill Putty.

The adjunctive use of Leukocyte-Platelet Rich Fibrin (L-PRF) in the management of Medication Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ): a retrospective observational study.

Purpose: Medication related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a risk for patients taking anti-resorptive or anti-angiogenic medications. The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAMOS) has classified MRONJ in stages to reflect the severity of the disease and allows implementation of suitable treatment pathways. MRONJ risk is < 5% in cancer patients and < 0.

Undergraduate perspectives of the awareness, diagnosis and management of patients with eating disorders.

Introduction Patients with eating disorders (EDs) may present with potentially life-threatening complications due to missed and late diagnoses. Dentists can play a fundamental role in the early identification and signposting of patients with suspected EDs.Aims To investigate the awareness of final-year dental students of the aetiology, diagnosis and management of EDs.

A review of oral pathology in orthodontics. Part 2: Pathology of the jaw bones.

For many patients, their first full jaw imagining will be requested and reported by an orthodontist. This may lead to the discovery of unexpected pathology in the jaws. In this review article, we discuss the clinical and radiological appearance as well as the pathologic features and treatment of the more common entities of the jaws.

A review of oral pathology in orthodontics. Part 1: Soft-tissue pathology.

Orthodontists are well placed to detect soft-tissue disease of the oral cavity and associated structures because of the frequent repeat examinations of their patients. This review describes the clinical manifestations, pathologic features, and treatment of the soft-tissue pathology most likely to be encountered by the orthodontist and uncommon soft-tissue disease with significant implications for the patient. The recognition of soft-tissue disease will allow reassurance, referral, and early intervention when required.

A multi-site service evaluation of silver diamine fluoride use for children.

Introduction The use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is relatively new to the UK. It is unknown how it is being used and for what indications in UK paediatric dental services.Aim To: 1) establish how SDF is being used across different paediatric dental settings in the UK; and 2) consider parental and patient views on the treatment experience and side effect of discolouration.

Does dental rehabilitation under general anaesthetic contribute to the development of temporomandibular disorders in children and adolescents? A scoping review.

Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) have multiple aetiological factors. Although some evidence suggests invasive and lengthy dental procedures may contribute towards TMD development, there is a relative paucity in the literature regarding an association between elements of paediatric dental general anaesthesia (pDGA) and TMDs. This review aims to consider the impact of dental rehabilitation (and its constituent elements) performed under general anaesthesia on the development of TMDs in childhood and adolescence and identify theories and/or gaps in knowledge which may benefit from future research.

Sustainability in orthodontics: Challenges and opportunities for improving our environmental impact.

Objective: To highlight the potential environmental impact of different aspects of orthodontic care in the United Kingdom, outline the major barriers and challenges to reducing this impact, and summarise the possible action that could help the orthodontic community to tackle the climate change crisis.

Impact: Travel, procurement and supply, material use, waste management, energy use and water consumption within dentistry have a considerable effect on the environment. There are, however, marked knowledge gaps pertaining to the impact of orthodontic treatment.

Classifying Children's Behaviour at the Dentist-What about 'Burnout'?

In children and young people, complex and prolonged dental treatment can sometimes be met with resistance despite previously successful treatment appointments. While this has traditionally been referred to as a 'loss of cooperation' or 'non-compliance', these children may actually be experiencing 'burnout', of which many may have the potential to recover and complete their course of treatment. Burnout has been defined as "".

Extraction vs nonextraction of premolars for orthodontic treatment: A scoping review examining the extent, range, and characteristics of the literature.

Introduction: The debate about whether malocclusion can or should be treated with or without extraction of premolars continues. This scoping review quantifies the literature, summarizes the outcomes researched and methods, and proposes a way to reduce uncertainty in this area.

Methods: Electronic and gray literature searches were undertaken without language restriction, but non-English language titles and abstracts were not translated.

Does dental caries lead to stunting and wasting in children?

Design This was a systematic review of the evidence on the impact of dental caries severity and prevalence on undernutrition (wasting and stunting) in children.Study selection The systematic review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines and registered with PROSPERO (registration number CRD42018091581). A database search of Medline and Embase was conducted in March 2018 with an updated search in July 2019.

Azithromycin as an adjunct to subgingival professional mechanical plaque removal in the treatment of grade C periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate clinical and microbiological outcomes with the use of azithromycin as an adjunct to non-surgical subgingival professional mechanical plaque removal (PMPR) in the treatment of grade C periodontitis. Online database searches using high-level MeSH terms in a PICO structure were conducted along with hand-searching of relevant periodontal journals. Titles and abstracts of identified studies were independently reviewed by both authors and the full texts of studies meeting the inclusion criteria were independently reviewed.

The 'five star' fallacy: an analysis of online reviews and testimonials of dental practices in Northern England.

Aims and objectives To develop a greater understanding of how dental practices in the UK utilise and promote patient reviews and testimonials. To compare and contrast the star ratings, levels of engagement and levels of identifiability by comparing those placed by patients on social media, review websites and search engines, to those placed on providers' own websites. To provide recommendations for future advertising guidance.

Can dental home visits really reduce caries incidence in pre-school children?

Design This was a non-blinded multiple-site randomised controlled clinical trial.Case selection Children, aged 5-6 years, were recruited from 11 government-funded kindergartens (pre-schools) in Selangor, Malaysia. The kindergartens were randomly allocated to either the Intervention Group (n = 185 children) or the Control Group (n = 142 children).

Patient-reported outcome measures for children and adolescents having dental bleaching in the UK.

Purpose: Dental bleaching in paediatric patients can be used to address discolouration of teeth due to trauma, endodontic treatment, or enamel and dentine defects. Despite being a minimally invasive and successful treatment, the use of bleaching products in children and young people remains controversial. This evaluation was designed to provide insight into the child's perspective on dental bleaching and the influence that this treatment has upon their life.

Keeping track: An intra-UK comparison of orthodontic commissioning and treatment outcome assessments.

Introduction: Across the United Kingdom (UK), National Health Service (NHS) orthodontic treatment is commissioned differently across the devolved nations. There is a relative paucity in the literature describing the way in which the orthodontic services in each country are commissioned and treatment outcomes measured.

Objective: To highlight the differences in the following: commissioning of primary care orthodontic services across the UK; assessment of treatment outcomes; and the potential impacts these differences have on contractors, performers and patient care.

Mind the 'GAPP': a pre-graduation assessment of preparedness for practice amid a pandemic.

Introduction 'Preparedness for practice' refers to a multifaceted concept, encompassing not only clinical skills, but also broader, non-clinical skills, such as communication and professionalism. Previous graduates have reported feeling less prepared for complex procedures, such as molar endodontics and surgical extractions. Dental students typically utilise their final year to refine their clinical skills, however, the COVID-19 pandemic has meant that newly qualified dentists will have had around six months where they have not performed clinical dentistry before beginning dental foundation training (DFT).