Improving data quality from routine clinical appointments-Development of a minimum dataset for traumatic dental injuries in children and adolescents
CONCLUSION: A Minimum Dataset for TDI has been developed using a robust and transparent methodology. Dent Traumatol. 2023 Dec;39(6):531-541. doi: 10.1111/edt.12876. Epub 2023 Aug 14. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND/AIMS: It is currently difficult to evaluate the success or not of treatment for dental injuries due to poor recording of diagnostic and treatment codes in clinical dentistry. A […]
Experiences of newly qualified dentists in delivering oral health advice to parents/caregivers of young children-challenges and solutions
INTRODUCTION: A key skill for dental professionals to master is their ability to have effective preventive oral health conversations. On qualifying, UK dentists undertake a one-year foundation training programme in general practice. This study explored with Foundation Dentists, the barriers and facilitators to undertaking oral health conversations with parents/caregivers and their children, aged 0-11 years […]
Identifying important prognostic factors and outcomes for autotransplantation of developing teeth: Clinicians’ perspectives
CONCLUSIONS: The clinical outcomes rated as the most important were transplant survival and reason for failure, outcomes relating to pulp health, different types of resorption and evidence of infection (suppuration). Important patient-reported outcomes were satisfaction with overall treatment experience, and outcome and quality of life related to function of the transplanted tooth. Procedural information rated […]
The outcomes of auto-transplanted premolars in the anterior maxilla following traumatic dental injuries
CONCLUSIONS: Good outcomes were observed for premolar teeth auto-transplanted in the anterior maxilla. The main prognostic factors were ease of extraction of donor tooth and ease of placement in the recipient sites and donor tooth root maturity. Dent Traumatol. 2023 Jul;39 Suppl 1:40-49. doi: 10.1111/edt.12829. Epub 2023 Feb 19. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND/AIMS: Tooth auto-transplantation is a […]
Set up and assessment of progression criteria for internal pilots: the Brushing RemInder 4 Good oral HealTh (BRIGHT) trial example
CONCLUSIONS: Progression to the main trial of BRIGHT, with some design refinements, was concluded. The internal pilot was an efficient way to determine trial feasibility and optimise trial processes. Pilot Feasibility Stud. 2023 Jan 27;9(1):17. doi: 10.1186/s40814-023-01243-z. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dental caries is common in young people and has wide-ranging ramifications for health and quality of […]
The CALM trial protocol: a randomised controlled trial of a guided self-help cognitive behavioural therapy intervention to reduce dental anxiety in children
BACKGROUND: Globally, around 13% of children experience dental anxiety (DA). This group of patients frequently miss dental appointments, have greater reliance on treatment under general anaesthesia (GA) and have poorer oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) than their non-dentally anxious peers. Recently, a low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)-based, self-help approach has been recommended for management […]
An exploration of the use of photobiomodulation for management of oral mucositis in children and young people undergoing cancer treatment in the UK
CONCLUSION: Photobiomodulation was only available in Scotland in two children’s cancer units. Lack of knowledge and skills, and insufficient environmental resources were identified as barriers. Collaboration with paediatric dental services was identified as a facilitator. The establishment of a national network of Paediatric Dentists and Oncologists would promote collaboration to standardise protocols and to address […]
HABIT: Health visitors delivering Advice in Britain on Infant Toothbrushing – an early-phase feasibility study of a complex oral health intervention
CONCLUSION: This feasibility study has demonstrated that HABIT is an appropriate oral health intervention. Adaptions to the study design are recommended to maximise recruitment and data collection in a definitive study. These quantitative findings have demonstrated an early signal of impact for improved oral health behaviours for young children at high risk of decay. BMJ […]
Co-design of an oral health intervention (HABIT) delivered by health visitors for parents of children aged 9-12 months
CONCLUSION: The co-design methods ensured the oral health conversation and supporting resources used during the 9-12 month visit incorporated the opinions of families and Health Visitors as well as other key stakeholders throughout the development process. This paper provides key learning and a framework that can be applied to other healthcare settings. The structured pragmatic […]