Pub Date : 2026-01-23DOI: 10.1038/s41415-026-9564-3
{"title":"Earliest depiction of St. Apollonia donated to BDA Museum","authors":"","doi":"10.1038/s41415-026-9564-3","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41415-026-9564-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9229,"journal":{"name":"British Dental Journal","volume":"240 2","pages":"81-81"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.nature.comhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41415-026-9564-3.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146027609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-23DOI: 10.1038/s41415-026-9557-2
{"title":"The King's New Year Honours 2026","authors":"","doi":"10.1038/s41415-026-9557-2","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41415-026-9557-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9229,"journal":{"name":"British Dental Journal","volume":"240 2","pages":"75-75"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.nature.comhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41415-026-9557-2.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146027631","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-23DOI: 10.1038/s41415-025-9199-9
Matt Strickland-Baker
The product information leaflet for metronidazole highlights a potential interaction with propylene glycol-containing substances, which may result in a disulfiram-like reaction. While dentists routinely advise patients to avoid alcohol during metronidazole therapy for this reason, there is limited awareness within the dental profession that e-cigarette liquids also contain propylene glycol and may pose a similar risk. This case report highlights a suspected drug interaction between metronidazole and propylene glycol from e-cigarette use, leading to a disulfiram-like reaction in a healthy 25-year-old male. Thorough history-taking and clear patient guidance regarding vaping habits are essential for the safe prescribing of metronidazole and vigilant monitoring for adverse reactions, as outlined in the practice recommendations at the end of this report.
{"title":"Disulfiram-like reaction due to the interaction between vaping and metronidazole: a case report","authors":"Matt Strickland-Baker","doi":"10.1038/s41415-025-9199-9","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41415-025-9199-9","url":null,"abstract":"The product information leaflet for metronidazole highlights a potential interaction with propylene glycol-containing substances, which may result in a disulfiram-like reaction. While dentists routinely advise patients to avoid alcohol during metronidazole therapy for this reason, there is limited awareness within the dental profession that e-cigarette liquids also contain propylene glycol and may pose a similar risk. This case report highlights a suspected drug interaction between metronidazole and propylene glycol from e-cigarette use, leading to a disulfiram-like reaction in a healthy 25-year-old male. Thorough history-taking and clear patient guidance regarding vaping habits are essential for the safe prescribing of metronidazole and vigilant monitoring for adverse reactions, as outlined in the practice recommendations at the end of this report.","PeriodicalId":9229,"journal":{"name":"British Dental Journal","volume":"240 2","pages":"89-92"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146027655","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-23DOI: 10.1038/s41415-025-8721-4
Pavni K Lakhani, Hoda Wassif
Introduction This study focuses on exploring mentoring experiences of early career general dental practitioners who deliver care within the NHS (National Health Service).Aim The aim of this study was to investigate experiences of mentorship interactions and the perceived value placed on mentoring within the profession.Methods Empirical qualitative data were collected using semi-structured interviews of seven dentists who qualified within the past ten years, with an average of 45 minutes for each interview. The data were analysed using thematic analysis.Results Four overarching themes were identified: the individual, the mentor, the process, and the environment.Conclusion Participants valued mentoring and its influence on their professional life. They highlighted the importance of having a committed mentor, a supportive mentoring environment and a mentoring approach that is tailored to their individual needs. The findings of this small qualitative study raised questions around how the profession value mentoring and some of the challenges in quantifying such value.
{"title":"Exploring mentorship experiences among early career general dental practitioners in NHS dentistry.","authors":"Pavni K Lakhani, Hoda Wassif","doi":"10.1038/s41415-025-8721-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-025-8721-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Introduction This study focuses on exploring mentoring experiences of early career general dental practitioners who deliver care within the NHS (National Health Service).Aim The aim of this study was to investigate experiences of mentorship interactions and the perceived value placed on mentoring within the profession.Methods Empirical qualitative data were collected using semi-structured interviews of seven dentists who qualified within the past ten years, with an average of 45 minutes for each interview. The data were analysed using thematic analysis.Results Four overarching themes were identified: the individual, the mentor, the process, and the environment.Conclusion Participants valued mentoring and its influence on their professional life. They highlighted the importance of having a committed mentor, a supportive mentoring environment and a mentoring approach that is tailored to their individual needs. The findings of this small qualitative study raised questions around how the profession value mentoring and some of the challenges in quantifying such value.</p>","PeriodicalId":9229,"journal":{"name":"British Dental Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146040400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-23DOI: 10.1038/s41415-026-9573-2
{"title":"Accelerating growth in dental membership plans and practice performance","authors":"","doi":"10.1038/s41415-026-9573-2","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41415-026-9573-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9229,"journal":{"name":"British Dental Journal","volume":"240 2","pages":"120-120"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.nature.comhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41415-026-9573-2.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146027603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-23DOI: 10.1038/s41415-025-9201-6
Alexandra Lyne, Sarah Ahmad, Paul Ashley
Background Nitrous oxide (N2O), used in dentistry for inhalation sedation, is a greenhouse gas. Advice on how to mitigate the environmental harm in healthcare settings is not dental-specific. Aim The aim was to quantify the environmental impact of N2O used in UK dentistry, and make recommendations to reduce the environmental harm, while maintaining patient care. Method This study followed quality improvement project methodology. Following a pilot at the Eastman Dental Hospital in London, a national protocol was devised and advertised through the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry in 2022. Participating services audited the carbon footprint (measured in kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent [kg CO2e]) of their sedation. Where possible, wastage was estimated. Results In total, 31 dental services across the UK returned data from 891 sedation appointments. The average carbon footprint administered per appointment was 28.62kg CO2e (range: 10.74−40.67). Wastage was estimated at 52 out of the 128 participating sites, with an average of 30% at sites using a central piped supply, and 4% at sites using individual cylinders. Conclusion N2O used in dentistry has a quantifiable impact on the environment. This study highlighted significant variations in wastage and clinical administration. Recommendations are made for dental services using N2O.
{"title":"Reducing the environmental impact of nitrous oxide in dentistry: a national quality improvement project","authors":"Alexandra Lyne, Sarah Ahmad, Paul Ashley","doi":"10.1038/s41415-025-9201-6","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41415-025-9201-6","url":null,"abstract":"Background Nitrous oxide (N2O), used in dentistry for inhalation sedation, is a greenhouse gas. Advice on how to mitigate the environmental harm in healthcare settings is not dental-specific. Aim The aim was to quantify the environmental impact of N2O used in UK dentistry, and make recommendations to reduce the environmental harm, while maintaining patient care. Method This study followed quality improvement project methodology. Following a pilot at the Eastman Dental Hospital in London, a national protocol was devised and advertised through the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry in 2022. Participating services audited the carbon footprint (measured in kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent [kg CO2e]) of their sedation. Where possible, wastage was estimated. Results In total, 31 dental services across the UK returned data from 891 sedation appointments. The average carbon footprint administered per appointment was 28.62kg CO2e (range: 10.74−40.67). Wastage was estimated at 52 out of the 128 participating sites, with an average of 30% at sites using a central piped supply, and 4% at sites using individual cylinders. Conclusion N2O used in dentistry has a quantifiable impact on the environment. This study highlighted significant variations in wastage and clinical administration. Recommendations are made for dental services using N2O.","PeriodicalId":9229,"journal":{"name":"British Dental Journal","volume":"240 2","pages":"102-106"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.nature.comhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41415-025-9201-6.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146027641","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-23DOI: 10.1038/s41415-025-9102-8
Victoire Queneau, Anne Bourgeot, Céline Couteau, Laurence Coiffard, Sophie Doméjean
Introduction Nowadays, mistrust of industrial products has led to the growing popularity for homemade (or do-it-yourself [DIY]) products, specifically in the field of cosmetics and hygiene products such as toothpastes. Aims The aim of the present work was to complete the data collection by systematically reviewing DIY toothpaste (DIYT) recipes found online and gather information on composition, measurement units and conservation modalities. Furthermore, a systematic literature review on DIYT was performed. Methods Four browsers (Baidu, Ecosia, Google, Yahoo) were used to systematically collect DIYT recipes online over the last ten years; for the systematic review, five scientific databases (Cochrane Library electronic, Embase, Google Scholar, PubMed/Medline, Web of Science) were searched (September 2024) with ‘homemade toothpaste recipes' and ‘homemade toothpaste' as keywords. Results A total of 116 different DIYT recipes and six articles were found over the last ten years. Between 2–11 different ingredients were considered per recipe. None of the recipes contained fluoride. The literature synthesis showed that further research is needed to document DIYT effects, risks and limitations. Conclusions DIYT may have deleterious effects; dental professionals should be sensitised as well as patients.
如今，对工业产品的不信任导致自制（或自己动手）产品越来越受欢迎，特别是在化妆品和牙膏等卫生产品领域。本工作的目的是通过系统地审查网上发现的DIY牙膏配方，收集成分、计量单位和保存方式的信息，完成数据收集。此外，对DIYT进行了系统的文献综述。方法采用百度、Ecosia、谷歌、Yahoo 4种浏览器系统收集近10年的DIYT菜谱；系统综述检索了五个科学数据库（Cochrane Library electronic, Embase，谷歌Scholar， PubMed/Medline, Web of Science），检索时间为2024年9月，检索关键词为“自制牙膏配方”和“自制牙膏”。结果近十年共发现116种不同的DIYT食谱和6篇文章。每份食谱要考虑2-11种不同的配料。这些食谱都不含氟化物。文献综合表明，需要进一步的研究来证明DIYT的效果、风险和局限性。结论DIYT可能有不良影响；牙科专业人员应该和病人一样敏感。
{"title":"Homemade toothpastes: what recipes for what effects?","authors":"Victoire Queneau, Anne Bourgeot, Céline Couteau, Laurence Coiffard, Sophie Doméjean","doi":"10.1038/s41415-025-9102-8","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41415-025-9102-8","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction Nowadays, mistrust of industrial products has led to the growing popularity for homemade (or do-it-yourself [DIY]) products, specifically in the field of cosmetics and hygiene products such as toothpastes. Aims The aim of the present work was to complete the data collection by systematically reviewing DIY toothpaste (DIYT) recipes found online and gather information on composition, measurement units and conservation modalities. Furthermore, a systematic literature review on DIYT was performed. Methods Four browsers (Baidu, Ecosia, Google, Yahoo) were used to systematically collect DIYT recipes online over the last ten years; for the systematic review, five scientific databases (Cochrane Library electronic, Embase, Google Scholar, PubMed/Medline, Web of Science) were searched (September 2024) with ‘homemade toothpaste recipes' and ‘homemade toothpaste' as keywords. Results A total of 116 different DIYT recipes and six articles were found over the last ten years. Between 2–11 different ingredients were considered per recipe. None of the recipes contained fluoride. The literature synthesis showed that further research is needed to document DIYT effects, risks and limitations. Conclusions DIYT may have deleterious effects; dental professionals should be sensitised as well as patients.","PeriodicalId":9229,"journal":{"name":"British Dental Journal","volume":"240 2","pages":"84-88"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146027642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-23DOI: 10.1038/s41415-026-9551-8
J. Li
{"title":"The pulp: a time capsule for history","authors":"J. Li","doi":"10.1038/s41415-026-9551-8","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41415-026-9551-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9229,"journal":{"name":"British Dental Journal","volume":"240 2","pages":"71-72"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.nature.comhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41415-026-9551-8.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146027646","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
京公网安备 11010802042870号
京ICP备2023020795号-1
扫码关注我们
求助内容：
应助结果提醒方式：