The Dental Update Archive

A large number of factors will influence the treatment planning process and final treatment decision. These include patient factors, dental factors, orthodontic factors and soft tissue factors; these...

In order to ensure the accuracy of the study casts, impressions should be taken using rigid impression trays such as metal rim-lock trays (Figure 1) or a custom tray (as opposed to the use of plastic...

Erectile dysfunction is defined as the inability to attain or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance.1 It has been estimated that ED affects 150 million men worldwide.2...

Chemotherapy is the first line treatment employed in treating many childhood cancers such as leukaemia and lymphoma and has resulted in improved survival rates. A recent report found that predicted...

Down syndrome is the most easily recognized chromosomal condition (Figure 2). Children with Down syndrome can present with complex medical histories. Medical conditions diagnosed are not in themselves...

An excellent and thought provoking Guest Editorial by Kevin Lewis in the January issue of Dental Update.1.

Orofacial granulomatosis was first described in 1985 by Weisenfeld et al, who reported 60 cases presenting with lymphoedema and the presence of multiple non-caseating giant cell granulomatous...