Authors: Karsten Hollander, Inbar Eshkol-Yogev, Astrid Zech, Jacopo Buti & Ian Needleman Journal Reference (Harvard): Hollander, K., Eshkol-Yogev, I., Zech, A., Buti, J. and Needleman, I., 2026. The influence of oral health on sports performance: an interdisciplinary perspective. British Dental Journal, 240(4), pp.277–283. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-025-9348-1 Sports performance depends on many factors, including physical ability, technical skill,[…]

Authors: Marco Orlandi, Stefano Masi, Ersilia Lucenteforte, Devina Bhowruth, Marco A Malanima, Ulpee Darbar, Kalpesh Patel, Chong Lim, Chiara Curra, Tay Shiehfung, Jeanie Suvan, Scott T Chiesa, John Deanfield, Francesco D’Aiuto Journal reference: Orlandi, M., Masi, S., Lucenteforte, E., Bhowruth, D., Malanima, M.A., Darbar, U., Patel, K., Lim, C., Curra, C., Shiehfung, T., Suvan, J.,[…]

Lin, E., Shroff, M.C., et al. (2022) ‘Differences in finished case quality between Invisalign and traditional fixed appliances’, The Angle Orthodontist, 92(2), pp. 173–179. Background Clear aligners, such as Invisalign, have become increasingly popular as an alternative to traditional fixed braces, mainly due to their aesthetic appeal and removability. However, questions remain about whether Invisalign[…]

Ivanova, A. & Buzova, V. (2026) ‘Tooth-whitening treatment with potassium sodium tartrate: a non-invasive method that preserves enamel integrity’, BDJ Open, 12, Article 14. doi:10.1038/s41405-026-00405-4. Tooth whitening is becoming an increasingly popular and commonly used cosmetic dental treatment due to many people desiring brighter smiles. Many professionally applied and over the counter whitening systems contain[…]

Júdice, A. et al. (2025) Elite Athletes’ overall oral health, values and related quality of life: A cross-sectional study, Nature News. Available at: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-10479-z#citeas (Accessed: 18 January 2026). Background Oral health is a fundamental component of general health, wellbeing, and quality of life, and may indirectly influence athletic performance through pain, systemic inflammation and psychological[…]

Masato Kaku, Saiji Shimoe, Yuichi Mine, Tsuyoshi Taji, Takeshi Murayama & Hiroki NikawaBritish Dental Journalvolume 239, pages774–777 (2025) Kaku, M., Shimoe, S., Mine, Y., Taji, T., Murayama, T. and Nikawa, H. (2025). Transient apical breakdown during orthodontic incisor intrusion treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: a case report. British Dental Journal, [online] 239(11), pp.774–777. doi:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-025-9103-7. Introduction[…]

Büyüknalbant, E., Aydınbelge, M., Sarı, Ş. and Demir, P. (2025). A case–control study on the relationship between sleep bruxism and mental health conditions, depression and anxiety, in children. Scientific Reports, [online] 15(1). doi:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-21679-y. Background: Sleep bruxism (SB) is characterized by the involuntary grinding or clenching of teeth during sleep. This condition is observed more among[…]

Author name: Noor Hayati Azami1, Nora Sakina Mohd Noor1, AfafAl-Haddad2, Rana Diab1, Fauzi Majid3 & Zeti Adura Che Ab Aziz1 Journal reference: Azami, N.H., Sakina, N., Afaf Al-Haddad, Diab, R., Majid, F. and Che, A. (2025). Adhesive performance and failure modes of hydroxyapatite coated gutta percha with different root canal sealers. Scientific Reports, [online] 15(1),[…]

Geduk, N., Ozdemir, M., Erbas Unverdi, G., Ballikaya, E., & Cehreli, Z. C. (2023). Clinical and radiographic performance of preformed zirconia crowns and stainless-steel crowns in permanent first molars: 18-month results of a prospective, randomized trial. BMC oral health, 23(1), 828. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-03501-1 Background First permanent molars (FPM) commonly become carious in children with high caries[…]

Article: Mansoor J., Jowett A., Coulthard P. (2013). NICE or not so NICE? British Dental Journal, 215(5), 209–212. One of the most contentious issues in UK oral surgery is the NICE 2000 guidelines on the extraction of third molars, or wisdom teeth.  This article examines the implications for patient care in England and Wales and[…]