The Dental Update Archive

The recognition of any deterioration in the condition of a patient is the most important component of managing any potential medical emergency. It is known that, in the hospital environment, between...

A diagnosis of recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is usually reached following a thorough clinical history (Table 1), together with the physical appearance of the ulcer, if present at the time of...

The announcement of the UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy on SSBs in the Westminster budget on 16 March 2016 was, for many in the medical and dental professions, a welcome surprise. Table 2 lists common...

The three main elements of inhalation sedation are illustrated in Figure 3..

A 35-year-old female patient, with a history of aggressive periodontitis, had lost several teeth over the past 18 years. She had been receiving active periodontal treatment and supportive therapy...

A 12-year-old patient started fixed orthodontic treatment in 2002 (Figure 1). Two years later she was referred to the Leeds Dental Institute (by her orthodontist) just before her maxillary and...

PTFE, discovered in 1938, often referred to as ‘Teflon’, is a versatile material made from Polytetrafluoroethylene. PTFE is a polymer of tetrafluoroethylene1 and consists entirely of carbon and...