BCC is a malignant skin cancer originating from the basal layer within the epidermis of the skin.1 It is slow growing, rarely metastasizes (<0.1% incidence) and has a low mortality rate.1,8,9,10...

In April 2021, a 48-year-old woman presented in general practice concerned with the appearance and function of her teeth. She was in no discomfort or pain and had not attended a dental practice for...

HBV was identified in 1963 with the discovery of the ‘Australia antigen’ (now called surface antigen).8 It is a member of the Hepadnaviridae and is made up of a complex viron, involving double...

The prevalence of supernumerary teeth in the primary dentition ranges from 0.3 to 0.8%, and in the permanent dentition from 1.2 to 3.5%.4 Supernumeraries in the primary dentition, however, may be...

The oral and maxillofacial region can be treated with stem cells from the following sources:.

The timeline,1 incorporating Figures 1–3, illustrates the rich history of modernizing technology and ergonomic designs incorporated into the dental handpiece. Over the last 140 years our handpieces...

The first record of e-cigarettes was in 1965 when a US patent was filed by Herbert Gilbert (US Patent Office # 3200819).4 The recent explosion in e-cigarette popularity is often linked to Hon Lik, a...

Patients who suffer with an exaggerated gag reflex may be managed in one of two ways:.