Review of the basic principles of safe and efficient use of local anaesthesia in dentistry





Keywords: Local anaesthesia, techniques, indications, contraindications, complications, pain management, nerve landmarks, pharmacology

Direct pulp capping – a review of treatment goals, factors that affect healing, materials used, and clinical considerations





Keywords: Vital pulp therapy, Direct pulp capping, calcium hydroxide, Mineral trioxide aggregate, Bioceramics, Pulp capping materials

The causes and treatment options for xerostomia





Keywords: Xerostomia, hyposalivation, oral cavity

Osteonecrosis of the jaw – types, aetiology, risk factors, therapy and prevention





Keywords: Osteonecrosis, osteoradionecrosis, MRONJ, radiotherapy, drug-induced osteonecrosis

A review of applications and adverse effects of chlorhexidine in dentistry





Keywords: Chlorhexidine, antimicrobial, applications, adverse effects, mouth rinse

An article detailing the issues encountered in diagnosing osteoradionecrosis of the jaws





Keywords: Osteoradionecrosis of the jaws, head and neck cancer, radiotherapy

Clinical guidelines/recommendations for the management of dentine hypersensitivity (DH)





Keywords: Dentin hypersensitivity, dentinal hypersensitivity, dentine sensitivity, diagnosis, management, prevention, desensitizing agents, dentinal tubules, restoration, lasers

Tooth whitening – what dentists and oral hygienists should know





Keywords: Bleaching, dental staining, tooth whitening, non-vital bleaching, micro-abrasion, discolouration, tetracycline, peroxide

An article summarising the oral manifestations of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Aids





Keywords: HIV, Aids, oral manifestations

This article discusses a detailed updated narrative review of our current understanding and management of ameloblastomas.





Keywords: Ameloblastoma, maxillary neoplasms, maxilla, mandibular neoplasms, mandible, odontogenic tumors, jaw neoplasms