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In this article, we approach three independant chapters about the examination of the face and the buccal cavity : motricity, sensory-sensitivity and neurovegetative functions. The necessary anatomical basis are reminded in order to understand clinical signs and principal neurological diseases of the face, interesting odontologists, are developped. Lastly, we add several synoptic and/or synthetic tables to display an immediate exploitation of the text.

Medicinal plants used for bucco-dental prevention, therapeutic or hygiene depends of stomatologists and dentists capacity. But a competence is required, because no one plant is innocuous. After regular information, some use examples are given and a systemic phytotherapy overture is done.

Military dental surgery covers many original and generally unrecognised forms of practice where skills such as versatility, efficience and professionalism come into their own. Although the idea of creating a regular corps of dental surgeons within the French armed forces is not new, this project has been effectively implemented only in 2000, together with the military reforms. Although the “professionalisation” of the nation’s armies opened the door to implementation, this realisation is nonetheless the result of a long evolution which goes beyond the military environment, reflecting the gradual, general recognition of our profession within the medical world. Its organisation is based first and foremost on geographical sectoring which breaks the mould of the unit/hospital dichotomy, enabling all dental surgeons to practice in proximity to and for the benefit of the troops. Synergies with the civilian world in daily care, vocational training or research activities help to maintain the Army-Nation relationship. The integration of reserve practitioners into all military activities was the next logical step in the process. Robustness, quality, regular maintenance and compliance with health and safety standards of their equipment help dental surgeons to devote themselves to their “raison d’être”: working in close cooperation with their medical colleagues to obtain and preserve the best possible state of health for the defence personnel. Fully integrated, versatile and available, military practitioners accompany our soldiers all over the globe. In addition to supporting French or allied armed forces, their roles in foreign countries often include missions of a humanitarian nature, illustrating the mottoes of our schools: “pro patria et humanitate” * and “mari transve mare hominibus semper prodesse”**.

* For our Country and Humanity, **Always serving Mankind across the seas

Alveolar distraction is a recently developed method for surgery prior to dental implantation. The main indications are reviewed and the treatment protocol is described. Problems with this method are discussed, with emphasis on difficulties related to the vector. A few clinical cases are presented.

Dental caries is the most shared pathology in the world. A good clinical diagnosis allows adapted care and the settlement of prophylactic measures. Now, there are two principal classifications: classification from Black, concerning only coronal caries, and SISTA concept concerning coronal and root caries. Secondary caries are clinically and radiologically similar to a primary lesion.  They appear in dental plaque stagnation zones. There are various diagnosis methods (visual examination, probe, radiography).These différent tools are more efficient when using together.

The bacterial etiology of periodontal diseases has now been perfectly proved ; therefore using antiseptics to treat such diseases is an absolutely imperative therapy. When and now do they have to be used ? For what kinds of specialties or pathologies ? What are their indications and contra-indications ? What are their positive and negative effects ? In this article, the main antiseptic molecules are listed, as well as the instructions to use them.