The Dental Update Archive

Desquamative gingivitis can be caused by numerous conditions. These include dermatoses such as oral lichen planus (OLP), mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP), pemphigus vulgaris (PV), epidermolysis...

The recurrent waves of COVID infections we are witnessing now, particularly in the developed world where vaccines are readily available, have been termed the ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’ because it...

The first cases of smoking tobacco in England date back to the 1500s when sailors brought tobacco back from the Americas where it had been used historically as a means of spiritual communication, and...

Erythroplakia is rare (<1.0%), typically related to tobacco and alcohol use, and seen in the middle-aged and the older patient. It is usually a solitary lesion defined as a ‘fiery red patch that...

A medically fit 8-year-old female was referred by her specialist practitioner to the orthodontic department at Guy's Hospital regarding the appearance of an UR1 and unerupted midline supernumerary....

A 47-year-old male presented to his general dentist with a painful palatal swelling of 2 day's duration between the UR2 and UR1. He reported a history of a chicken bone lodged behind his front tooth...

As posterior composites require specialized skills and are demanding in terms of clinical time,4 this paper aims to provide an update of the latest evidence-based protocols that will enable the...

Polymerization shrinkage is a key factor, accounting for the relative failure of direct posterior resin composite restorations. A majority of the currently available products contain the monomer...

Common features of hypodontia include:3.