Dental Update

📢 Our December issue of Dental Update is out! As the holiday season approaches, take a moment to unwind with our latest issue, filled with insightful articles to expand your dental knowledge and enhance your practice. It’s the perfect time to catch up on cutting-edge topics in dentistry and reflect on professional growth before the new year. What's inside? ▪ Looking Forward, Stepping Back ▪ Welcome to Professor Josette Camilleri, BChD, FDS RCPS (Glasg), MPhil, PhD, FCGDent, FICD, FADM, FIMMM, FHEA ▪ The Adult Orthodontic–Restorative Interface. Part 3: Dental Trauma and Acquired Disease ▪ Management of Persistently Symptomatic Teeth in Primary Root Canal Treatment: Advice on Maximizing Successful Outcomes ▪ Cherubism: an incidental finding ▪ Visual Confirmation of Cracks and Long-term Outcome: A Case Study ▪ General Anaesthesia in Special Care Dentistry. Part 1: Justifying and Planning the Use of General Anaesthesia ▪ Swelling Misattributed to an Infected Tooth Socket ▪ Navigating the Digital Frontier: Transforming Endodontic Diagnosis through Digitization. Part 2 ▪ Mandibular Advancement Splints, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Occlusal Derangement: A Case Report ▪ Grey Areas in Restorative Dentistry: Part 2. The Diagnosis: Dental Pain ▪ Fabrication of a Hollow Non-detachable Cheek Plumper by an Innovative Technique for an Edentulous Patient: Case Report 🔗 Read the December issue here: https://lnkd.in/e9hVN7ss 📖 Not a subscriber? You can explore up to two free articles and discover the value of our journal. A heartfelt thank you to our contributing authors for their expertise and dedication to advancing dental education: Ewen McColl, Robert Smith, Christopher Stagles, Graeme Bryce, Menna Shykhon, David Green, Philip Lumley, Nidhi Parmar, Gabriella Webb, Daljit Dhariwal, Stephen Damato, Thai Yeng, Mili Doshi, Zahra Shehabi, Sophie Liu, Andrew Geddis-Regan, Migle Mazurkeviciute, Grace Toon, Emily Carter, Janina Loren D'Souza, Kundabala Mala, Srishti Grover, Ankita Singh, Brian M Quinn, Giles McCracken, Robert L Caplin, Ekta Mukesh Kanojia, Anjali Borle, Seema Sathe and Dr Sheetal Khubchandani. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and happy reading! #DentalUpdate #DentalCPD #RestorativeDentistry #OralHealth #DentalEducation #GeneralDentalPractice #endodontics #RestorativeDentistry #SpecialCareDentistry #MaxillofacialSurgery #OralSurgery #orthodontics

As the year comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the developments in dentistry and the changes we have experienced. While we’ve gained much, we’ve also faced profound loss. In this heartfelt tribute, Professor Trevor Burke honours the memory of one of dentistry’s greatest visionaries, Louis Mackenzie, who passed away nearly a year ago. The entire Dental Update team misses Louis deeply. He touched our lives with his brilliance, kindness, vision and friendship. We miss him every day, as do his family, friends, colleagues and those who knew him. We hope that like us, you find comfort in Trevor’s tribute.

Navigating the grey areas in restorative dentistry How do you balance clinical, ethical, and moral challenges in patient care? In 'Grey areas in restorative dentistry: part 1. What are the aims of treatment?', Robert L Caplin explores the complexities of aligning patient needs, professional ethics, and practitioner responsibilities. This insightful article highlights the importance of open communication to create mutually agreed care plans, ensuring ethical and effective treatment outcomes. 📖 Read more to enhance your understanding of this crucial aspect of dental practice: https://lnkd.in/em57zjRR #RestorativeDentistry #EthicalPractice #DentalCare #PatientCentredCare #DentalCPD

Navigating the digital frontier: transforming endodontic diagnosis through digitization. Part 1 Root canal treatment has long been described as navigating a blind tunnel—but with the evolution of digital tools, clinicians are lighting the way to more predictable outcomes. This fascinating article by Janina Loren D'Souza, Kundabala Mala, Srishti Grover, and Ankita Singh explores how digitisation is revolutionising endodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. From advanced radiography to cutting-edge diagnostic tools, discover how technology is reshaping the future of endodontics and enhancing patient care. 💡 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gKWF7vQS #Endodontics #DigitalDentistry #ClinicalInnovation #PatientCare #DentalEducation

We’re thrilled to partner with BDIA Dental Showcase in 2025 to bring you the Dental Update Theatre, a hub for cutting-edge clinical learning and skill development. With a stellar line-up of speakers, this programme promises to deliver invaluable insights into the latest techniques and innovations shaping dentistry today. Join us for this exciting 2-day event! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gfGiYiam #DentalUpdate #BDIADentalShowcase #DentalShowcase25 #DentalEducation #CPD #ProfessionalDevelopment

⏰ Tomorrow evening: Don’t miss our webinar on Simplifying the dental referral process to support right care, first time! Join David East, Head of Commercial at NEC Software Solutions, as he dives into practical strategies to streamline NHS dental referrals. From navigating complex pathways to reducing referral times and tracking outcomes, this session is packed with actionable insights to help both patients and clinicians. 📅 Tomorrow, 10th December 2024 🕖 19:00 - 20:00 Secure your spot now and take a step towards transforming the referral process! 💻 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eS5A2KR8 #DentalWebinar #DentalReferrals #HealthcareInnovation #NHS #PatientCare

Considerations in dental local anaesthesia for the patient with cleft lip and palate Delivering effective local anaesthesia in patients with a history of cleft lip and palate repair comes with unique challenges. Scar tissue and anatomical variations can complicate traditional approaches, requiring tailored techniques for success. In this insightful article, Daniel Dilworth, Edward Fahy, Mishaim Mian, Emily Lordan, and Aisling O'Mahony explore strategies to achieve more predictable and effective anaesthesia for this patient group. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eJtiErNz #DentalCare #LocalAnaesthesia #OralHealth #ClinicalPractice #CleftLipAndPalate #DentalProfessionals #CPD

Proliferative Verrucous Leukoplakia: A Rare and Relentless Condition In the latest article by Zachary JJ McCormick, Hannah Crane, and Daniel Brierley, Proliferative Verrucous Leukoplakia (PVL) is explored in depth. This rare condition, with its high recurrence and malignancy transformation rate, presents significant challenges for diagnosis and management. Understanding the complexities of PVL is vital for early intervention and improving patient outcomes. Dive into this essential read to learn more about its aetiology, progression, and clinical implications: https://lnkd.in/eb9BCiVa 📖 #DentalResearch #OralHealth #ProliferativeVerrucousLeukoplakia #DentistryInsights

The Power of Patient-Centred Prosthodontics In the latest article by Joshua Hudson, Gulshana Choudhury, and Ken Hemmings, discover how a holistic approach transformed the treatment journey for a patient with pseudohypoparathyroidism. This case highlights how tailored overdenture solutions can address unique challenges posed by partially erupted and unerupted teeth. Explore the importance of collaboration and holistic care in complex prosthodontic cases: https://lnkd.in/euqAu9fD #Prosthodontics #PatientCentredCare #DentalInnovation #CPD

🦷Immediate dental implants: when and how? Immediate implant placement can be transformative in the right case, but how do you ensure success? In our latest issue, Duaa Turani, Kenneth Hemmings, and Lloyd Searson dive into the protocols, case selection, and evidence-based approaches to achieving optimal outcomes. Discover practical insights, explore illustrated cases, and learn about the surgical stages that make immediate implants a viable solution in the anterior maxilla. 🔗 Read the article and enhance your expertise: https://lnkd.in/eXkjdrJy #DentalImplants #ImmediatePlacement #ClinicalDentistry #DentalUpdate #RestorativeDentistry #CPD