General Dentistry
Augmented and virtual reality in dentistry: an introduction
Jack SlaymakerThe earliest known VR came from panoramic paintings in the 19th century, such as paintings by Franz Roubaud of the battle of Borodino, which depicts the French and Russian forces at Borodino (Figure...
Oral and dental conditions in winetasters and others in the wine trade
Henrik Overgaard-NielsenProfessional wine tasters have existed since the 4th century BC,9 together with others in the wine trade, including producers, buyers, merchants and sommeliers, all of whom may taste many different...
Extending the role of the dental professional in the management of non-melanoma skin cancer
Hannah BradleyBCC 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...
Pica: recognizing the presentation in primary dental care
James AtkinsonIn 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...
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Liver Disease: A Review for the Dental Practitioner
Iain MacphersonHBV 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...
Supernumerary Teeth: An overview for the general dental practitioner
Maurice J MeadeThe 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...
Current applications and future prospects of stem cells in dentistry
Sharmila SurendranThe oral and maxillofacial region can be treated with stem cells from the following sources:.
Dental handpieces – an update
Nazma AkujiThe 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...
Electronic cigarettes: harm reduction or another addiction?; the dental perspective
Richard HollidayThe 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...
Gagging during impression making: techniques for reduction
Sarah FarrierPatients who suffer with an exaggerated gag reflex may be managed in one of two ways:.