item: #1 of 41 id: cord-006215-1ob719sh author: Sellars, Shaun title: Interesting times date: 2020-03-27 words: 793 flesch: 61 summary: These are interesting times. How do we guard against this becoming the norm in times of difficulty? keywords: fading; times cache: cord-006215-1ob719sh.txt plain text: cord-006215-1ob719sh.txt item: #2 of 41 id: cord-010856-3g0123lk author: Araghi, Ariyan S. title: An audit to analyse the two-week wait pathway at an oral cancer specialist district general hospital date: 2020-05-08 words: 5115 flesch: 57 summary: It brings the reader's attention to upcoming changes to the timeframe in which oral cancer patients must be seen, diagnosed and treated as per the NHS Long Term Plan (2020). This has already been tackled in part by the development of a new model for simplifying the management of oral cancer patients. keywords: 2ww; audit; cancer; days; diagnosis; neck; patients; referral cache: cord-010856-3g0123lk.txt plain text: cord-010856-3g0123lk.txt item: #3 of 41 id: cord-011512-gw2sk90q author: Houlston, E. title: A simple pleasure date: 2020-05-22 words: 1935 flesch: 48 summary: It is worthwhile readers being aware of these kinds of tools that are available to patients so that the appropriate advice can be given. S. Pahal, Bristol, UK https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-020-1685-5 Sir, I enjoyed the paper entitled Experience of listening to music on patient anxiety during minor oral surgery procedures: a pilot study by Gupta and Ahmed 1 and feel that music can be an invaluable tool in calming patients during procedures. Both organisations provide patients with expert and evidence-based information that relates to their oral, orthodontic and overall health. keywords: face; factors; music; patients; treatment cache: cord-011512-gw2sk90q.txt plain text: cord-011512-gw2sk90q.txt item: #4 of 41 id: cord-011520-qfbjars7 author: None title: Prescribing antibiotics for urgent dental care during the pandemic date: 2020-05-22 words: 97 flesch: 43 summary: We recognise the difficulties for the dental profession in managing patients when there is sustained transmission of Urgent dental care systems in the context of coronavirus Prescribing antibiotics for urgent dental care during the pandemic key: cord-011520-qfbjars7 authors: nan title: Prescribing antibiotics for urgent dental care during the pandemic date: 2020-05-22 journal: keywords: care cache: cord-011520-qfbjars7.txt plain text: cord-011520-qfbjars7.txt item: #5 of 41 id: cord-011769-yjtwuaht author: Sellars, Shaun title: Back to work date: 2020-06-26 words: 801 flesch: 64 summary: The toolkit will help dental teams implement the changes needed to gear up to providing appropriate treatments at appropriate times. It will support members and their teams to resume dental practice as safely and efficiently as possible. keywords: dental; profession cache: cord-011769-yjtwuaht.txt plain text: cord-011769-yjtwuaht.txt item: #6 of 41 id: cord-011771-vganve2b author: Gallichan, N. title: Paediatric emergencies date: 2020-06-26 words: 893 flesch: 48 summary: Violence against children: a hidden crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic 2020 Injuries to the head, face, mouth and neck in physically abused children in a community setting Child abuse and dentistry: orofacial trauma and its recognition by dentists British Society of Paediatric Dentistry. It is also important to consider the possibility of TDIs related to non-accidental injury during lockdown, with children living in violent or dysfunctional families having limited access to safe spaces, friends, teachers and support outside the home in this period, leading to an increase in domestic violence and abuse. keywords: children; dental cache: cord-011771-vganve2b.txt plain text: cord-011771-vganve2b.txt item: #7 of 41 id: cord-011773-vboa8xn9 author: Richards, J. A. title: Coronamolars? date: 2020-06-26 words: 653 flesch: 39 summary: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-020-1802-5 Dental education Sir, the last 18 months of DCT in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery have highlighted challenges and complications presented by facial aesthetic treatments. I am unaware of any dental schools teaching facial aesthetic treatments including dermal fillers as part of the undergraduate course. keywords: dentists; training; treatments cache: cord-011773-vboa8xn9.txt plain text: cord-011773-vboa8xn9.txt item: #8 of 41 id: cord-011775-2hg82nuy author: None title: BDA updates its returning to work toolkit for members date: 2020-06-26 words: 806 flesch: 64 summary: The toolkit will help dental teams implement the changes needed to gear up to providing appropriate treatments at appropriate times. It will support members and their teams to resume dental practice as safely and efficiently as possible. keywords: dental; profession cache: cord-011775-2hg82nuy.txt plain text: cord-011775-2hg82nuy.txt item: #9 of 41 id: cord-011776-0qdxqu22 author: None title: Chlorhexidine has an antiviral effect against viruses date: 2020-06-26 words: 804 flesch: 63 summary: The toolkit will help dental teams implement the changes needed to gear up to providing appropriate treatments at appropriate times. It will support members and their teams to resume dental practice as safely and efficiently as possible. keywords: dental; profession cache: cord-011776-0qdxqu22.txt plain text: cord-011776-0qdxqu22.txt item: #10 of 41 id: cord-013116-n7auvqh3 author: Srinivas, A. title: Testing the limits of UDCs date: 2020-10-09 words: 797 flesch: 52 summary: We hope this may serve as a timely reminder of the limitations of remote consultations and the possible consequences of a lack of continuity of care in any one setting. A. Srinivas, C. Moshkun, J. Darcey, Manchester, UK https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-020-2226-y missing a serious diagnosis or misdiagnosing. Furthermore, remote consultation requires a different communication approach and arguably more thorough history taking to triage those that require a face-to-face appointment. keywords: dental; face; patient cache: cord-013116-n7auvqh3.txt plain text: cord-013116-n7auvqh3.txt item: #11 of 41 id: cord-013311-r10f5yb0 author: Javed, M. title: Frugal solutions date: 2020-10-23 words: 800 flesch: 43 summary: 2, 3 For instance, for creating a temporary negative pressure in dental surgeries strong exhaust fans have been connected to the simple duct system to deliver the air from the surgery at the minimum three metres above the roof. I presume dental schools still educate undergraduates in the expert technique of extractions, therefore one must conclude that the problem is due to an unwillingness of clinicians in primary care to undertake these treatments. keywords: covid-19; pandemic; protection cache: cord-013311-r10f5yb0.txt plain text: cord-013311-r10f5yb0.txt item: #12 of 41 id: cord-014333-54ow0ckn author: Ireland, Robert title: Expert view: Robert Ireland date: 2020-11-13 words: 777 flesch: 53 summary: Dental Nurse triage of patients with dental emergencies Conference: IADR General Session and Exhibition Management of Acute Dental Problems during the Covid19 Pandemic Triaging of non-scheduled appointments in general dental practice: a clinical audit Although this is a limited retrospective study, and therefore the results should be interpreted with caution, this article provides an interesting, relevant and positive example of how the resources of the dental team can be more fully utilised and how the flexibility of a well-trained dental team can adapt efficiently and effectively to a sudden and unexpected change in the provision of emergency dental care. This limited study opens up the opportunity to consider further research such as exploring the level of patient satisfaction with online triage, the costeffectiveness of utilising dental nurses and the satisfaction of dental nurses broadening their scope of activity within the dental team and their enthusiasm for doing so. keywords: patients; triage cache: cord-014333-54ow0ckn.txt plain text: cord-014333-54ow0ckn.txt item: #13 of 41 id: cord-014337-nnuvrb6o author: Byrne, S. title: Scientific rigour date: 2020-11-13 words: 1530 flesch: 50 summary: Despite facing changes in a teaching format, especially in clinical training, our approaches, including the use of online portals and modules, maintained and enhanced PGRs' hands-on and didactic experiences. Br Dent J DOI: 10.1038/s41415-020-2362-4 sha: doc_id: 14337 cord_uid: nnuvrb6o nan for dental education and training, while measures are in place to control the spread of COVID-19. keywords: data; pgrs; product; sir; training cache: cord-014337-nnuvrb6o.txt plain text: cord-014337-nnuvrb6o.txt item: #14 of 41 id: cord-014344-pg6is6u5 author: None title: Updated infection prevention and control guidance published date: 2020-11-13 words: 426 flesch: 54 summary: The full schedule of College courses, exams and events are now also accessible via an in-app calendar, enabling members to click, save and secure their spot for development opportunities. RCSEd launches app and brand refresh 580 BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL | VOLUME 229 keywords: app; college cache: cord-014344-pg6is6u5.txt plain text: cord-014344-pg6is6u5.txt item: #15 of 41 id: cord-026758-drhae7vy author: Cox, M. title: Incredulity and disappointment date: 2020-06-12 words: 824 flesch: 56 summary: Many current dental procedures utilise some of the most cutting-edge and non-invasive techniques available today. All other services could then be delivered via private dental practices, eliminating the often confusing and litigious mixing of 'private' and NHS dentistry. keywords: cdo; dentistry; nhs cache: cord-026758-drhae7vy.txt plain text: cord-026758-drhae7vy.txt item: #16 of 41 id: cord-026764-eag13h3p author: Sumner, O. title: Age-appropriate antibiotics date: 2020-06-12 words: 834 flesch: 46 summary: The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP) produced a comprehensive list of guidance, news and resources for general dental practice in the COVID-19 era. The latest Cochrane commentary on personal protective equipment (PPE) for general dental practice states 'none of the 24 identified studies... was based in the dental environment or included members of the dental team' . keywords: dental; hydroxychloroquine; patients cache: cord-026764-eag13h3p.txt plain text: cord-026764-eag13h3p.txt item: #17 of 41 id: cord-026765-cw4rh1on author: Dingle, M. title: Altered exodontia techniques date: 2020-06-12 words: 1593 flesch: 49 summary: As cases in our population grew the dental clinic went on an emergency only protocol and to date we have provided dental care to almost 500 patients and performed approximately over 100 dental emergency procedures. Consequently, only 5% of the dental clinics remained open for urgent dental care. keywords: covid-19; dental; hospital; patients; ppe cache: cord-026765-cw4rh1on.txt plain text: cord-026765-cw4rh1on.txt item: #18 of 41 id: cord-029722-85h5060v author: Proffitt, Edmund title: Decoding the English standard operating procedures for dentists and the dental industry date: 2020-07-24 words: 2047 flesch: 38 summary: From an industry perspective, the British Dental Industry Association (BDIA), supported by its members, has worked hand in hand with the Office of the CDO (OCDO) England, the BDA and many other professional organisations, government agencies and representative parties every step of the way towards resumption, and Standard operating procedures for dental practices to undertake a phased transition towards the resumption of a full range of dental provision in England have now been published by the NHS/Office of Chief Dental Officer England. Subsequent to the publication of Standard operating procedure: transition to recovery, on 9 June 2020, NHS England issued updated guidance for healthcare providers, including dental practices, aimed at minimising nosocomial infections in the NHS. keywords: dental; industry; ppe; practices; resumption cache: cord-029722-85h5060v.txt plain text: cord-029722-85h5060v.txt item: #19 of 41 id: cord-030556-usyvz5fj author: Dave, M. title: Open-book examinations date: 2020-08-14 words: 735 flesch: 34 summary: Traditionally, closed book examinations such as multiple-choice questions, where learners are not permitted to have any supportive material with them, are the preferred format for UK dental courses. More Sir, loss of smell (anosmia) and loss of taste (ageusia) are symptoms that were identified in COVID-19 patients at the early stage of illness. keywords: book; examinations; patients cache: cord-030556-usyvz5fj.txt plain text: cord-030556-usyvz5fj.txt item: #20 of 41 id: cord-032698-ev8gylpf author: Fakhruddin, K. S. title: Pandemic paediatrics date: 2020-09-25 words: 769 flesch: 45 summary: potential dental team role in supporting the delivery of a flu vaccination programme. In Scotland, NHS dental contractors (dentists and dental bodies corporate) can opt in to participate in the 2020/21 flu vaccination programme. keywords: dental; programme; vaccination cache: cord-032698-ev8gylpf.txt plain text: cord-032698-ev8gylpf.txt item: #21 of 41 id: cord-032703-wxlr7p1u author: Zaki, A. A. title: Photos please date: 2020-09-25 words: 762 flesch: 48 summary: Sir, you recently published an interesting research article regarding the career aspirations of female dental students and trainees. 1 Standardisation could solve this, however, is acknowledged Dental core training: the trainee perspective Situational judgement tests in medical education and training: Research, theory and practice: AMEE Guide No. 100 Situational judgment test as an additional References 1. UK Government. keywords: career; sjögren; time cache: cord-032703-wxlr7p1u.txt plain text: cord-032703-wxlr7p1u.txt item: #22 of 41 id: cord-255635-0pr9oae6 author: Riad, A. title: Molecular iodine date: 2020-09-11 words: 1518 flesch: 46 summary: Reduced access to dental care and an inability for dentists to provide dental procedures increases dental antibiotic prescribing. A large increase in dental antibiotic use in England during April and May 2020 was widely anticipated and so we undertook a rapid analysis comparing antibiotic use across Sir, the pre-visit triage, which practices are advised to do, will preclude any proven or probable COVID-19 patients from attending a practice, leaving only the possible, undiagnosed cases as posing a risk of bringing this infection into a practice. keywords: dental; iodine; new; pvp; use cache: cord-255635-0pr9oae6.txt plain text: cord-255635-0pr9oae6.txt item: #23 of 41 id: cord-270051-rs3cz9lq author: Wordley, V. title: Increased antibiotics use date: 2020-09-11 words: 670 flesch: 42 summary: Reduced access to dental care and an inability for dentists to provide dental procedures increases dental antibiotic prescribing. A large increase in dental antibiotic use in England during April and May 2020 was widely anticipated and so we undertook a rapid analysis comparing antibiotic use across Sir, the pre-visit triage, which practices are advised to do, will preclude any proven or probable COVID-19 patients from attending a practice, leaving only the possible, undiagnosed cases as posing a risk of bringing this infection into a practice. keywords: dental; patients cache: cord-270051-rs3cz9lq.txt plain text: cord-270051-rs3cz9lq.txt item: #24 of 41 id: cord-270712-v6nnnzhm author: Woodcock, J. A. title: Test, test, test! date: 2020-06-26 words: 1680 flesch: 53 summary: In dental practice the vast majority of dental patients are booked as 'elective' patients. While dentists can continue support for these patients, future education and collaboration with our medical colleagues in primary care must also be considered in order to improve patient access, and ensure holistic patient care is being provided across all clinical settings. keywords: care; dentistry; patients; risk; test cache: cord-270712-v6nnnzhm.txt plain text: cord-270712-v6nnnzhm.txt item: #25 of 41 id: cord-271612-dmgb3gta author: Rollings, Laura title: FFP3 respirator face fit testing - what is it all about? date: 2020-07-24 words: 1629 flesch: 70 summary: There are different types, sizes and models of FFP3 masks. We explain two types of fit tests: quantitative and qualitative, with step-by-step images demonstrating the latter. keywords: ffp3; fit; mask; test cache: cord-271612-dmgb3gta.txt plain text: cord-271612-dmgb3gta.txt item: #26 of 41 id: cord-273335-ogxq6vtc author: Banerjee, Avijit title: Minimum intervention oral healthcare delivery - is there consensus? date: 2020-10-09 words: 2573 flesch: 33 summary: The advances in clinical operative techniques/ technologies/materials, behaviour management and another form of MI, motivational interviewing, are all enabling oral healthcare teams to deliver successfully this contemporary approach to achieve and maintain oral health and long term wellbeing in our patients. A curriculum for behaviour and oral healthcare management for dentally anxious children -recommendations from the Children Experiencing Dental Anxiety: Collaboration on Research and Education (CEDACORE) Why re-invent the wheel if you've run out of road? keywords: care; caries; consensus; dentistry; health; management cache: cord-273335-ogxq6vtc.txt plain text: cord-273335-ogxq6vtc.txt item: #27 of 41 id: cord-280944-uphs5gvl author: Stagnell, S. title: COVID and consent date: 2020-07-10 words: 873 flesch: 45 summary: SDF has huge potential within community dentistry and general dental practices, more so at this unprecedented time. NO. 1 | JULy 10 2020 UPFRONT Implications of COVID-19 for the safe management of general dental practice -a practical guide keywords: consent; patients; use cache: cord-280944-uphs5gvl.txt plain text: cord-280944-uphs5gvl.txt item: #28 of 41 id: cord-293180-f1ulk9ce author: Li, R W K title: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and the GDP. Part II: Implications for GDPs date: 2004-08-14 words: 4294 flesch: 46 summary: SARS patients are unlikely to seek dental treatment in the early acute phase of the disease owing to the rapid course of the disease and the onset of fever as a primary symptom. Exclusion from duty is recommended if symptoms develop during the 10 days following unprotected exposure to SARS patients (or visit to high-risk areas), and for 10 days after the resolution of symptoms. keywords: aerosol; air; contact; control; dental; disease; health; infection; patient; sars; use cache: cord-293180-f1ulk9ce.txt plain text: cord-293180-f1ulk9ce.txt item: #29 of 41 id: cord-299999-jra1yu6a author: Tattar, R. title: COVID PDPs date: 2020-05-22 words: 1631 flesch: 41 summary: The bearing COVID-19 has had on clinical activity means that many patients being treated and prepared for cases will be delayed, target case numbers and important clinical exposure will reduce, negatively impacting trainees' progression. Furthermore, many patients who undergo resection of oral cancer require post-operative intensive treatment unit (ITU) beds. keywords: cancer; covid-19; dental; pandemic; patients; training cache: cord-299999-jra1yu6a.txt plain text: cord-299999-jra1yu6a.txt item: #30 of 41 id: cord-302379-jh6jxwyn author: Jevon, Phil title: Management of odontogenic infections and sepsis: an update date: 2020-09-25 words: 3426 flesch: 45 summary: A retrospective study of 110 patients Deep neck abscesseschanging trends Life-threatening oro-facial infections Peterson's principles of oral and maxillofacial surgery Deep space neck infection: principles of surgical management Prescribing in Dental Practice Increasing frequency and severity of odontogenic infection requiring hospital admission and surgical management Ludwig's angina Ludwig's angina Management of head and neck infections in the immunocompromised patient Organ reserve, excess metabolic capacity, and aging Influence of Aging and Environment on Presentation of Infection in Older Adults Criteria for admission of odontogenic infections at high risk of deep neck space infection Irrigating drains for severe odontogenic infections do not improve outcome Antibiotic selection in head and neck infections Pharmacology of Local Anaesthetics Used in Oral Surgery Is conservative treatment of deep neck space infections appropriate? Evaluation of bacterial spectrum of orofacial infections and their antibiotic susceptibility Severe odontogenic infections. 14 Relying on antibiotics only in relieving dental infection is likely to be less effective and can cause antimicrobial resistance. keywords: care; infection; management; patients; practice; sepsis; treatment cache: cord-302379-jh6jxwyn.txt plain text: cord-302379-jh6jxwyn.txt item: #31 of 41 id: cord-307144-g8d1xkub author: Monaghan, N. P. title: Emerging infections – implications for dental care date: 2016-07-08 words: 2425 flesch: 55 summary: Public health organisations should consider appointing someone with responsibility for emerging infections and dentistry with strong links to both health protection colleagues responsible for emerging infection responses and dental professionals. Br Dent J DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2016.486 sha: doc_id: 307144 cord_uid: g8d1xkub Over the last 20 years the majority of emerging infections which have spread rapidly across the globe have been respiratory infections that are spread via droplets, a trend which is likely to continue. keywords: care; infections; influenza; spread; transmission; virus cache: cord-307144-g8d1xkub.txt plain text: cord-307144-g8d1xkub.txt item: #32 of 41 id: cord-309493-mp43qa7w author: Carr, S. title: Special care and new environments date: 2020-06-26 words: 636 flesch: 53 summary: Any additional barriers to attending for regular preventive dental care could have significant longer term risks to the dental health of this already vulnerable patient cohort. Any change to the 'routine' of attending may present such patients with difficulties that the dental team should have awareness of and be sensitive to. keywords: dental; patients; pvp cache: cord-309493-mp43qa7w.txt plain text: cord-309493-mp43qa7w.txt item: #33 of 41 id: cord-313084-l7odplqg author: Sampson, Victoria title: Could there be a link between oral hygiene and the severity of SARS-CoV-2 infections? date: 2020-06-26 words: 3355 flesch: 35 summary: Lower respiratory infection is initiated by the contamination of the lower airway epithelium by inhalation of microorganisms encompassed in aerosolised droplets, or by aspiration of oral secretions associated with oral disease (containing microorganisms such as P. gingivalis, F. nucleatum, P. intermedia). This is supported by a country report covering Italy, showing that 96.5% of complications arising from COVID-19 infection were ARDS, followed by acute renal failure (29.2%). keywords: complications; covid-19; disease; infection; patients; pneumonia; risk cache: cord-313084-l7odplqg.txt plain text: cord-313084-l7odplqg.txt item: #34 of 41 id: cord-314492-483rn3aw author: Gallagher, Jennifer E. title: Relevance and paucity of evidence: a dental perspective on personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic date: 2020-07-24 words: 2850 flesch: 44 summary: 8, 10 Trials in dental care settings Safe provision of dental care requires a deep understanding of pathogen transmission and how it relates to the various types of care provided; for example, AGPs and non-AGPs. Details of education and training, fit testing, equipment used (including standards), dental examination and special investigations and procedure(s), length of appointment, nature of patient(s), technique of dental care, donning and doffing processes, environment and a range of outcomes should be recorded. keywords: care; covid-19; evidence; ppe; review; risk cache: cord-314492-483rn3aw.txt plain text: cord-314492-483rn3aw.txt item: #35 of 41 id: cord-318136-2skr13gc author: Jevon, Phil title: Using National Early Warning Score (NEWS) 2 to help manage medical emergencies in the dental practice date: 2020-09-11 words: 2001 flesch: 47 summary: 8 Although NEWS2 has not yet been validated for use in the dental practice setting, there are a number of reasons why dental practices should seriously consider introducing it as an adjunct to help them respond to a medical emergency: • NEWS2 can provide an objective assessment of a patient's physiological state, adding to and reinforcing clinical judgement; it can help reinforce dental teams' clinical findings and flag up patients who are more likely to deteriorate when having a medical emergency in the dental practice (particularly when consecutive NEWS2 scores display an upward trend) • However, affordable fingertip pulse oximeters can be purchased and these devices are particularly useful in monitoring patients with medical emergencies such as sepsis, acute asthma attack and respiratory difficulties that can complicate COVID-19 • NEWS2 charts: freely available from the RCP's website. keywords: news2; patients; score; use cache: cord-318136-2skr13gc.txt plain text: cord-318136-2skr13gc.txt item: #36 of 41 id: cord-320393-9bgxct3z author: Scott, D. title: Rubber dam evidence date: 2020-08-14 words: 683 flesch: 46 summary: While it might be reasonable for practical purposes Preliminary study -air contamination with microorganisms during use of the air turbine handpiece Aerosols produced by dental instrumentation The efficacy of the rubber dam as a barrier to the spread of microorganisms during dental treatment The efficacy of rubber dam isolation in reducing atmospheric bacterial contamination Efficacy of rubber dam isolation as an infection control procedure in paediatric dentistry Evaluation of the spatter-reduction effectiveness of two dry-field isolation techniques The effect of rubber dam on atmospheric bacterial aerosols during restorative dentistry Metronidazole -interactions Er det virkelig farlig å kombinere metronidazol og alkohol? [4] [5] advocating the use of rubber dam as an infection control precaution. keywords: dam; rubber cache: cord-320393-9bgxct3z.txt plain text: cord-320393-9bgxct3z.txt item: #37 of 41 id: cord-337904-q90ftaht author: Shah, Sagar title: How did COVID-19 impact on dental antibiotic prescribing across England? date: 2020-11-13 words: 2531 flesch: 36 summary: key: cord-337904-q90ftaht authors: Shah, Sagar; Wordley, Valerie; Thompson, Wendy title: How did COVID-19 impact on dental antibiotic prescribing across England? date: 2020-11-13 journal: 11, 12, 13, 14 A variety of approaches to optimise dental antibiotic prescribing across England have been developed and, in 2016, they were brigaded into a dedicated, national, online dental antimicrobial stewardship toolkit. keywords: antibiotic; care; dental; england; prescribing cache: cord-337904-q90ftaht.txt plain text: cord-337904-q90ftaht.txt item: #38 of 41 id: cord-337955-4p6wbd0h author: Mark, C. title: Screening figures date: 2020-09-11 words: 665 flesch: 43 summary: Reduced access to dental care and an inability for dentists to provide dental procedures increases dental antibiotic prescribing. A large increase in dental antibiotic use in England during April and May 2020 was widely anticipated and so we undertook a rapid analysis comparing antibiotic use across Sir, the pre-visit triage, which practices are advised to do, will preclude any proven or probable COVID-19 patients from attending a practice, leaving only the possible, undiagnosed cases as posing a risk of bringing this infection into a practice. keywords: dental; patients cache: cord-337955-4p6wbd0h.txt plain text: cord-337955-4p6wbd0h.txt item: #39 of 41 id: cord-339147-9v3anfbo author: None title: Correction to: Oral cancer patients date: 2020-08-28 words: 688 flesch: 58 summary: Obesity is a complex health issue resulting from a combination of contributing factors but numerous studies indicate an association between oral health and a variety of general health conditions including obesity and diabetes. Oral health has been isolated from traditional healthcare and policy discussion, despite it being the third most expensive health condition behind diabetes and cardiovascular disease. keywords: health; obesity cache: cord-339147-9v3anfbo.txt plain text: cord-339147-9v3anfbo.txt item: #40 of 41 id: cord-348403-3ahdes97 author: Watt, J. title: Testing reprise date: 2020-07-24 words: 734 flesch: 48 summary: Research has shown that dentists' decision making is affected by patient race, with black patients having a greater likelihood of having extractions than white patients. In order to understand this subject, we must look beyond clinical dentistry and appreciate the study of social sciences, philosophy and humanities. keywords: covid-19; patients; racism cache: cord-348403-3ahdes97.txt plain text: cord-348403-3ahdes97.txt item: #41 of 41 id: cord-348947-o6qpaa6a author: Robson, J. Stuart title: Duty to extract date: 2020-10-23 words: 800 flesch: 44 summary: 2, 3 For instance, for creating a temporary negative pressure in dental surgeries strong exhaust fans have been connected to the simple duct system to deliver the air from the surgery at the minimum three metres above the roof. I presume dental schools still educate undergraduates in the expert technique of extractions, therefore one must conclude that the problem is due to an unwillingness of clinicians in primary care to undertake these treatments. keywords: covid-19; pandemic; protection cache: cord-348947-o6qpaa6a.txt plain text: cord-348947-o6qpaa6a.txt