The Dental Update Archive

Lumps and swellings in the mouth are common, but of diverse aetiologies (Table 1) and some develop into ulcers, as in various bullous lesions (Article 2) and in malignant neoplasms (Article 3)..

Botulinum toxin is produced from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and is a neurotoxin of which there are seven subtypes, ranging from A–G.2 The most common forms of this toxin are Types A and B,...

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...

Many people are now emotionally attached to their various mobile devices. Many are addicted to their smartphones. Some suffer ‘nomobophobia’, meaning that they get very anxious if they are deprived of...

Osteochondroma of the Mandibular Condyle: an Unusual Case of Dentofacial Asymmetry. Dent Update 2015; 42: 372. Figure 6 appeared upside down. See corrected Figure 6 below..

Within a busy NHS practice it can sometimes be challenging to take a moment to be holistic with our care. With examination appointments pushing a mere 10 minutes, efficiency is key when it comes to...

The BPE was introduced by the BSP in 1986 to act as a simple and rapid tool to help dentists to screen for periodontal diseases in adults. A study by Tugnait et al in 2004 found that its use had been...