Janine Doughty, Fiona Burns, Anthony J. Santella, Aidan G. O’Keeffe, Stephen Porter and Richard G. Watt British Dental Journal (2025) Online Publication Aim: Assess the acceptability and feasibility of point of care testing (POCT) for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)in a dental setting in order to undertake a trial. Background: The rate of new diagnoses of[…]

Research Article Details (Harvard Reference): Unnikrishnan, G., Singh, A. & Purohit, B.M. (2025) ‘Effectiveness of behavioural therapy and inhalational sedation in reducing dental anxiety among patients attending dental clinics – a systematic review and meta-analysis’, Evidence-Based Dentistry, 26, pp. 70–71. doi:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41432-024-01081-9 Background Dental anxiety is a common problem that both adults and children face, and[…]

Authors: H. Essa, I. Welters, I. Yasin, A. E. Henney, G. Hernandez, S. Albadri, S. S. Zhao, G. Y. H. Lip, D. J. Cuthbertson & U. Alam Journal Reference: Essa, H., Welters, I., Yasin, I., Henney, A.E., Hernandez, G., Sondos Albadri, Zhao, S.S., Gregory, Cuthbertson, D.J. and Alam, U. (2025). Increased cardiovascular risk in people[…]

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.[…]