Colonisation of dentures by Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA in out-patient and in-patient populations.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an important human pathogen, and colonisation with this organism can result in localised or systemic infections which may be fatal. One hundred in-patients admitted to a London teaching hospital and 100 out-patients attending prosthetic dentistry clinics were recruited into this study. Of the 100 out-patients, 27 % harboured S.

A multicentre audit of GDPs knowledge of orthodontic retention.

Objective: To determine GDP knowledge and willingness to supervise orthodontic retention and provide replacements retainers.

Design: An audit sampling GDPs from six centres within England (Bradford, Cambridge, Burton-Upon-Trent, Croyden, Norwich and Plymouth). A gold standard of 100% of GDPs should be aware of commonly used retainers and be able to provide replacements was selected.

Association between overweight/obesity and increased risk of periodontitis.

Objective: To investigate periodontitis as a co-morbidity of overweight/obesity in an age-matched sample of periodontitis cases or periodontally healthy controls.

Methods: Participants were periodontally assessed using whole mouth clinical periodontal measures. Multivariable conditional logistic regression was used to calculate the odds ratio for diagnosis of periodontitis when body mass index (kg/m ), overweight (BMI 25-29.

Retrospective analysis of 26 complete-arch implant-supported monolithic zirconia prostheses with feldspathic porcelain veneering limited to the facial surface.

Statement Of Problem: Monolithic zirconia prostheses on teeth or implants have been proposed in recent years as a potential treatment. To date, limited data regarding the outcomes of these prostheses have been presented and are mainly based on limited sample size and short-term follow-up. Data on complete-arch monolithic zirconia prostheses are relatively scarce.

In vitro evaluation of the antibiofilm properties of chlorhexidine and delmopinol on dental implant surfaces.

Biofilm development on the internal surfaces of dental implants and dental implant components may be associated with peri-implant hard and soft tissue abnormalities. Currently, no protocols have been established for effective disinfection of removable implant components. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antibiofilm properties of commonly used dental antimicrobial agents (chlorhexidine and delmopinol) on multispecies biofilms.

World Workshop on Oral Medicine VI: a systematic review of the treatment of mucous membrane pemphigoid.

Objective: To determine the efficacy and safety of interventions for mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP).

Study Design: We conducted a systematic review from 2003 to 2013 according to the Cochrane Collaboration methodology. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or controlled clinical trials and observational studies were included, with diagnosis confirmed by clinical, histopathologic, and immunofluorescence criteria.

Balancing the risks and benefits associated with cosmetic dentistry - a joint statement by UK specialist dental societies.

Cosmetic dentistry has become increasingly popular, largely as a result of social trends and increased media coverage. This understandable desire for the alleged 'perfect smile' needs to be tempered with an appropriate awareness of the significant risks associated with invasive cosmetic procedures such as veneers and crowns. Patients need to be properly informed that elective removal of healthy enamel and dentine can result in pulpal injury and poorer periodontal health in the longer term, particularly if they are young.

World Workshop on Oral Medicine VI: Patient-reported outcome measures and oral mucosal disease: current status and future direction.

Objective: This systematic review aimed to (1) explore the patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) currently used in the oral mucosal disease literature and report on the type and context of the use of these instruments and (2) provide a future direction for PROMs in Oral Medicine practice and research.

Study Design: A systematic review of published English-language articles relating to the use of PROMs in the oral mucosal diseases literature was performed in November 2013.

Results: In total, 131 articles met the inclusion criteria; these articles addressed the following oral mucosal conditions: lichen planus (75); recurrent aphthous stomatitis (30); mucous membrane pemphigoid/pemphigus vulgaris (14); orofacial granulomatosis (1); and multiple oral mucosal diseases (11).

World Workshop on Oral Medicine VI: a systematic review of the treatment of mucocutaneous pemphigus vulgaris.

Objective: To determine the efficacy and safety of interventions for pemphigus vulgaris (PV).

Study Design: We conducted a systematic review from 2003 to 2013 according to the Cochrane Collaboration methodology. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or controlled clinical trials (CCTs) and observational studies were conducted along with diagnosis confirmed by clinical, histopathologic, and immunofluorescence criteria.

Current UK dental sedation practice and the 'National Institute for Health and Care Excellence' (NICE) guideline 112: sedation in children and young people.

Aim: Describe current dental sedation practice for under 19-year-olds in the UK and compare it with the recommendations of NICE guidance 112.

Method: Members of the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry and members of the Dental Sedation Teachers Group were invited to participate in an online survey.

Results: Two hundred and sixty-six dentists and doctors completed the survey.

World Workshop on Oral Medicine VI: an international validation study of clinical competencies for advanced training in oral medicine.

Objective: To explore international consensus for the validation of clinical competencies for advanced training in Oral Medicine.

Study Design: An electronic survey of clinical competencies was designed. The survey was sent to and completed by identified international stakeholders during a 10-week period.

Survival characteristics of 771 resin-retained bridges provided at a UK dental teaching hospital.

Objective: To analyse the factors affecting the clinical performance and those influencing the survival of resin-retained bridgework provided at a UK dental teaching hospital between 1994 and 2001.

Design: A prospective analysis of restorations provided at a single centre using case notes with all patients invited for review to corroborate findings.

Setting: Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Bristol Dental Hospital and School, Bristol, United Kingdom.

Grading the intensity of nondental orofacial pain: identification of cutoff points for mild, moderate, and severe pain.

Background: When assessing pain in clinical practice, clinicians often label pain as mild, moderate, and severe. However, these categories are not distinctly defined, and are often used arbitrarily. Instruments for pain assessment use more sophisticated scales, such as a 0-10 numerical rating scale, and apart from pain intensity assess pain-related interference and disability.

A discerning approach to simple aesthetic orthodontics.

There is currently considerable interest from general dental practitioners (GDPs) in the use of simple orthodontics to treat adult malocclusions. There is controversy in this, particularly in relation to 'quick fixes', simple orthodontics and 'straight teeth in six months' as opposed to more conventional treatment where the whole malocclusion is treated. This article will present a case for the use of simple aesthetic adult orthodontics in a measured and planned way.

The multidisciplinary management of hypodontia: a team approach.

Hypodontia is a frequently encountered condition within general dental practice. Its successful management involves the interplay of a number of clinicians. The general dental practitioner plays a key role in the management of patients.

Temporomandibular disorders, headaches and chronic pain.

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a major cause of non-dental orofacial pain with a suggested prevalence of 3% to 5% in the general population. TMDs present as unilateral or bilateral pain centered round the pre-auricular area and can be associated with clicking and limitation in jaw movements. It is important to ascertain if there are other comorbid factors such as headaches, widespread chronic pain and mood changes.

Oral health of elite athletes and association with performance: a systematic review.

Background: We aimed to systematically review the epidemiology of oral disease and trauma in the elite athlete population and to investigate the impact of oral health on sporting performance.

Methods: Authors searched Ovid MEDLINE (1950 to October 2013), Ovid EMBASE (1980 to October 2013), EBSCO SPORTDiscus (up to October 2013) and OpenGrey (http://www.opengrey.

Content and quality of website information on the treatment of oral ulcers.

Aims And Objective: To determine the type, accuracy and content of information available on the Internet regarding the treatment of oral ulcers.

Method: The search engine Google was used to generate a list of top 100 websites about 'mouth ulcer treatment'. The websites were evaluated using the DISCERN instrument and the JAMA benchmarks.

Trigeminal neuralgia.

Introduction: Trigeminal neuralgia is a sudden, unilateral, brief, stabbing, recurrent pain in the distribution of one or more branches of the fifth cranial nerve. Pain occurs in paroxysms, which can last from a few seconds to several minutes. The frequency of the paroxysms ranges from a few to hundreds of attacks a day.