{"title":"New thermal washer disinfector to fulfil all your wishes","authors":"","doi":"10.1038/s41415-025-8646-y","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41415-025-8646-y","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9229,"journal":{"name":"British Dental Journal","volume":"238 7","pages":"589-589"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41415-025-8646-y.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143818883","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}
{"title":"Vital pulp therapies in permanent teeth: what, when, where, who, why and how?","authors":"Thibault N. E. Colloc, Phillip L. Tomson","doi":"10.1038/s41415-025-8560-3","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41415-025-8560-3","url":null,"abstract":"The dentine-pulp complex is a unique organ that provides nourishment to the dentine and supports the tooth''s innervation and defence system. Preserving its health is a key aspect of minimally invasive dentistry. Vital pulp therapies (VPTs), as defined by the European Society of Endodontology, are ‘treatment strategies aimed at maintaining the health of all or part of the pulp''. These therapies are particularly useful when pulp inflammation, caused by caries or trauma, threatens pulp vitality and may otherwise lead to necrosis and the need for invasive treatment. VPTs offer several advantages, including the retention of the pulp''s immunological functions, maintenance of the structural integrity of the tooth, reduced patient pain and simplified treatment protocols. Additionally, these therapies lower the costs and inconvenience associated with more invasive treatments, benefiting both patients and society. A range of protocols and key factors promoting successful outcomes have been described to guide dental practitioners in adopting VPTs where appropriate. Future considerations for pragmatic research and implementation in primary care are essential to create a sustainable use of VPTs, thus promoting better oral health.","PeriodicalId":9229,"journal":{"name":"British Dental Journal","volume":"238 7","pages":"458-468"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41415-025-8560-3.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143818834","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}
{"title":"SDF: A lifeline across diverse vulnerable populations","authors":"M. G. Mathew","doi":"10.1038/s41415-025-8619-1","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41415-025-8619-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9229,"journal":{"name":"British Dental Journal","volume":"238 7","pages":"428-428"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41415-025-8619-1.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143818842","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}
{"title":"Endodontic education - present status and future directions","authors":"Nicholas N. Longridge, Arindam Dutta, Kathryn Fox","doi":"10.1038/s41415-025-8404-1","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41415-025-8404-1","url":null,"abstract":"This paper explores the current landscape and future direction of endodontic education, highlighting the crucial role of individual self-efficacy in both teachers and learners. Endodontic education is influenced by a wide range of factors and frameworks that enable students to develop the scientific knowledge and procedural skills that support evidence-based practice. Educators in endodontics require appropriate training to support students through pre-clinical training and into clinical practice. This paper discusses innovative educational strategies, such as the use of additively manufactured typodonts for realistic practice and complexity progression, as well as the integration of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) to enhance experiential learning. Additionally, we discuss the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in personalising learning experiences and improving diagnostic skills. Through these discussions, we identify promising directions for future research and pedagogical innovation in endodontics.","PeriodicalId":9229,"journal":{"name":"British Dental Journal","volume":"238 7","pages":"567-572"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41415-025-8404-1.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143818867","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}
{"title":"Dental follow-up of head and neck cancer patients","authors":"P. Basta","doi":"10.1038/s41415-025-8570-1","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41415-025-8570-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9229,"journal":{"name":"British Dental Journal","volume":"238 6","pages":"368-368"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41415-025-8570-1.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143717486","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}
{"title":"The importance of visiting a showroom","authors":"","doi":"10.1038/s41415-025-8593-7","DOIUrl":"10.1038/s41415-025-8593-7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9229,"journal":{"name":"British Dental Journal","volume":"238 6","pages":"416-416"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41415-025-8593-7.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143717505","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}