Peninsula Dental School: Recent submissions
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Are Survival Outcomes Different for Young and Old Patients with Oral and Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(MDPI AGSwitzerland, 2022)This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to address whether age can be a determinant of overall survival (OS), disease-free survival (DFS), recurrence, distant metastasis (DM) and second primary (SP) in surgically ... -
Top tips for effective use of periodontal instruments in primary care
(Springer Science and Business Media LLCEngland, 2023-12-15)Stabilisation of primary disease is a key pillar of successful treatment and in addition to managing caries, managing periodontal disease is a crucial component of a successful treatment plan. The recent European Federation ... -
Mouthwashes: Alternatives and Future Directions
(Elsevier BVEngland, 2023-11)This narrative review summarises “alternative” or “natural” over-the-counter (OTC) mouthwashes not covered elsewhere in this supplement and newly emerging products, as potential mouthwashes of the future. The “natural” ... -
Mouthwashes: Implications for Practice
(Elsevier BVEngland, 2023-11)This is the concluding article in the supplement on the role of mouthwashes in oral care, which summarises the current guidelines across the globe regarding their acceptable adjunctive use for managing caries, gingivitis, ... -
Opportunistic health screening for cardiovascular and diabetes risk factors in primary care dental practices: experiences from a service evaluation and a call to action
(Springer Science and Business Media LLCEngland, 2023-11-10)Introduction Substantial evidence has established associations between oral health and chronic diseases, mediated by common risk factors and inflammatory processes. Dental professionals are aptly positioned to screen for ... -
Mouthwash Effects on the Oral Microbiome: Are They Good, Bad, or Balanced?
(Elsevier BVEngland, 2023-10)This narrative review describes the oral microbiome, and its role in oral health and disease, before considering the impact of commonly used over-the-counter (OTC) mouthwashes on oral bacteria, viruses, bacteriophages, ... -
Antimicrobial Mouthwashes: An Overview of Mechanisms—What Do We Still Need to Know?
(Elsevier BVEngland, 2023-11)This narrative literature review is the first in a 6-section supplement on the role of mouthwashes in oral care. This introduction briefly summarises current knowledge on antimicrobial mechanisms, relating to some of the ... -
Clostridioides difficile spores tolerate disinfection with sodium hypochlorite disinfectant and remain viable within surgical scrubs and gown fabrics
(Microbiology SocietyEngland, 2023-11-21)Clostridioides difficile is the most common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea globally. Its spores have been implicated in the prevalence of C. difficile infection due to their resistance and transmission ... -
Urinary tract infections: a review of the current diagnostics landscape
(Microbiology SocietyEngland, 2023-11-15)Urinary tract infections are the most common bacterial infections worldwide. Infections can range from mild, recurrent (rUTI) to complicated (cUTIs), and are predominantly caused by uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC). ... -
Dental practice workforce challenges in rural England: survey into recruitment and retention in Devon and Cornwall
(Springer Science and Business Media LLCEngland, 2023-09-18)Introduction Devon and Cornwall have been identified as 'dental deserts' with limited NHS dental access and high levels of oral health inequality. Challenges around recruitment and retention of the dental workforce have ...