Mechelle Collard
Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry, University Dental Hospital, Cardiff, UK
The Use of Extra-oral Bitewing Radiographs for Treatment Planning in Paediatric Patients
Bethan JonesAn effort should continue to be made among the dental profession to request radiographs on a patient-specific, indication-orientated basis. However, it is recognized that caries is prevalent among...
Milk Alternatives. What Advice should Dental Professionals be Giving?
Imran ThalukderLaboratory studies have shown that in the absence of saliva, cows' milk is cariogenic, with further cariogenic potential when consumed in milk with added sugars.5 Although lactose is described as a...
Should dentists be more aware of the role of dietary supplements when assessing dental caries risk?
Imran ThalukderA literature search yielded limited research in this area. However, studies by Morgan et al and Needleman et al do demonstrate a link between the ingestion of sports supplements and dental...
Early tooth loss in children: a warning sign of childhood hypophosphatasia
Sara L HughesA 4-year-old boy (JJ) was referred to the Unit of Paediatric Dentistry at the University Dental Hospital, Cardiff by a consultant paediatrician regarding premature exfoliation of his primary teeth....