Authors: Freddie O’Donald; Molly Smith; Lindsay-Jo Sevier-Guy; Abigail Heffernan. Journal Reference (Harvard):O’Donald, F., Smith, M., Sevier-Guy, L.-J., & Heffernan, A. (2025). ‘The effectivenessof psychological interventions for the management of gagging among dentalpatients: a scoping review.’ British Dental Journal.https://www.nature.com/articles/s41415-025-8861-6 Background A sensitive gag reflex poses a significant barrier in dental practice: it can prevent or complicate[…]

Background: Among adults, dentine sensitivity (DS) prevalence remains between 4% to 69%, caused due to an array of aetiological factors resulting in exposure to dentine. The most widely accepted cause of pain associated with DS is the hydrodynamic theory of hypersensitivity whereby a stimulus being applied to dentin causes movement of tubular fluid leading to[…]

Authors: A. F. Luai, J. W. Cho, B. A. M. Sabri, N. A. M. Radzi Journal Reference (Harvard):Luai, A.F., Cho, J.W., Sabri, B.A.M. and Radzi, N.A.M. (2025) ‘AI and immersive technology in dentistry’, British Dental Journal, 239(7), p. 442. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-025-9266-2 Background Recent discussions surrounding the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and immersive technologies in dentistry have highlighted both[…]

Moradpoor H, et al. (2024). The effect of virtual reality on reducing patients’ anxiety and pain during dental implant surgery. BMC Oral Health, 24, Article 793. https://bmcoralhealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12903-024-03904-8 INTRODUCTION Dental implant surgeries can evoke significant anxiety and pain in patients. Traditional methods to alleviate these concerns have included pharmacological interventions and behavioural techniques. Previous studies have[…]

Clark, R., Kaka, S. Antibiotic prophylaxis for patients undergoing dental care: a multi-centre evaluation in community and hospital dental services. Br Dent J 238, 37–43 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-024-8181-2 Background Infective endocarditis (IE) is a rare life-threatening condition with a high mortality rate at one year. Oral bacteria is predominantly implicated in IE especially streptococci, staphylococci and enterococci. A[…]

Shakhsi Niaee, M., Hedayatipanah, M., Torkzaban, P. and Mohammadi, T. (2024). A chewing gum containing ethylenediaminetetraaceticacid (EDTA), methyl sulfonyl methane (MSM) and xylitol works comparable to chlorehexidine mouthrinse. Scientific Reports, [online] 14(1). doi:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-79551-4. Background Dental plaque is a biofilm that forms on tooth surfaces and serves as an advantageous environment for pathogenic bacteria, contributing to[…]

Targosz, A., Mertas, A. and Kostka, T., 2022. Regular physical activity and dental erosion: A systematic review. Applied Sciences, 12(3), p.1099. Introduction Regular physical activity is widely recognised for its numerous health benefits; however, emerging evidence suggests a potential association between such activity and dental erosion, particularly when accompanied by the frequent consumption of sports drinks.[…]

Shaha, M., Varghese, R. & Atassi, M. Understanding the impact of removable partial dentures on patients’ lives and their attitudes to oral care. Br Dent J (2021). IntroductionThe use of removable partial dentures (RPDs) has been increasing globally due to the rise in the number of partially dentate individuals. The need for RPDs correlates with an aging[…]

Authors: Angus Burns, Annie Hughes, Michael O’SullivanBritish Dental Journal, Volume 237, Issue 5, Pages 400–406 Background Orthodontic treatment relies on the secure bonding of orthodontic brackets and other attachments to tooth surfaces. While bonding to enamel is straightforward with standard methods, certain clinical scenarios present significant challenges. These include patients with existing dental restorations (such[…]

Shayegan, A., Arab, S., Makanz, V. M., & Safavi, N. (2024). Comparative evaluation of remineralizing efficacy of calcium sodium phosphosilicate, ginger, turmeric, and fluoride. Dental research journal, 21, 55. Background Dental enamel consists mostly of calcium hydroxyapatite crystals. Dental caries occurs when the intraoral pH falls below the optimum range, for enamel this is a[…]