Dentistry Made Simple episodes:

• October 11, 2025Orthodontics & Paediatric Dentistry

  Focusing on the diagnosis and management of complex dental issues in children and adolescents. The content presents a case-based approach to various malocclusions, developmental anomalies, and dental trauma, covering topics such as median diastema, crowding, missing incisors, root fractures, and infraocclusion. Included are discussions of treatment planning, appliance mechanics (fixed and removable), and crucial considerations for patients with systemic medical conditions like asthma, diabetes, or haemophilia. Furthermore, the material explores preventive and restorative paediatric dentistry, including caries management, sedation techniques for uncooperative patients, and the implications of common medical problems.
  
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• October 11, 2025Clinical Applications of Digital Dental Technology

  Provide an in-depth overview of the rapidly evolving field of digital dental technology, focusing on its various clinical applications. The text, comprised of excerpts from a comprehensive edition, covers advanced topics like digital radiography, comparing it to conventional film and discussing its advantages in radiation safety and image quality. Significant attention is given to digital impressions and direct digital manufacturing (DDM), detailing the use of technologies like CAD/CAM for fabricating fixed and removable prosthodontics, including dentures and restorations. Furthermore, the sources explore the role of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) in specialties such as implant surgery, endodontics, and orthodontics, as well as the emerging concept of the virtual patient for diagnostics, planning, and education.
  
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• October 11, 2025Clinical Dental Pharmacology

  Provides a comprehensive overview of various drug classes relevant to dental practice, including analgesics (narcotic and non-narcotic), anti-neuralgic medications, local anesthetics, antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and agents for managing conditions like xerostomia and oral ulcers. Additionally, it addresses crucial topics such as antibiotic prophylaxis for infective endocarditis, the growing issue of antimicrobial resistance, and the management of medical emergencies in a dental setting. The sources also detail the oral side effects of systemic medications and the dental care of patients taking blood thinners or medications associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw.
  
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• October 11, 2025ORAL SURGERY

  Presents two continuing education articles focused on distinct surgical procedures in dentistry. The first section, Periodontal Surgery, addresses the etiology, diagnosis, and surgical management of Gummy Smile and Short Tooth Syndrome through both biological and restorative approaches. The second section, titled Sinus Lift, reviews the evolution of techniques for maxillary sinus floor augmentation, tracing the progression from maximally invasive lateral approaches to various minimally invasive crestal procedures necessary for placing dental implants in the posterior maxilla. Both articles are designed to educate dental professionals, offering learning objectives and continuing education credits while discussing surgical principles, techniques, and potential complications.
  
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• October 11, 2025Clinical Endodontics

  A comprehensive overview of the field of endodontics, focusing on the anatomy, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the dental pulp and periapical tissues. The sources detail the biological processes within the tooth, such as dentin formation and pulpal inflammation, alongside the etiology and pathogenesis of conditions like pulpitis and apical periodontitis. Much of the material is dedicated to clinical procedures and techniques, including the principles of cavity preparation, pulp capping, pulpectomy, root canal instrumentation, obturation methods (like lateral condensation and warm gutta-percha), and emergency treatments for pain, emphasizing the importance of a bacteria-tight seal and the effective use of antimicrobial medicaments like calcium hydroxide. Finally, the text addresses complications, retreatment strategies, and the prognosis of endodontic therapy, underscoring that technical quality and tissue-compatible materials are crucial for successful outcomes.
  
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• October 11, 2025Clinical Atlas of Retreatment in Endodontics

  Provides an extensive overview of endodontic retreatment procedures, focusing primarily on clinical case studies that illustrate the management of failed root canal treatments. The clinical cases address various common mishaps and complications, such as missed canals, inadequate obturation, instrument fracture, and perforations. Furthermore, the text explores advanced techniques like guided endodontics and discusses the critical decision-making process between non-surgical versus surgical retreatment, emphasizing the importance of factors like patient health, anatomy assessment via CBCT, and technical proficiency. The overall goal is to present best practices and learning objectives for managing complex endodontic failures.
  
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• October 11, 2025Clinical Review of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

  Provides an extensive clinical review of oral and maxillofacial surgery, covering a broad spectrum of topics essential for patient management. It focuses on systematic, evidence-based approaches to diagnose and treat various conditions, including oral pathology like cysts and tumors, infectious processes such as Ludwig's angina and osteomyelitis, and the management of facial trauma like mandibular and midface fractures. Furthermore, the text addresses complex surgical fields like reconstructive procedures (e.g., free flaps, bone grafts, and dental implants) and cosmetic surgery (e.g., rhinoplasty and genioplasty). Finally, it details the crucial considerations for managing patients with significant medical comorbidities, such as heart failure, HIV/AIDS, and diabetes, within a surgical setting.
  
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• October 11, 2025Orthodontics & Paediatric Dentistry

  The main focus of the material is on clinical management in specialized dental fields, employing a problem-solving, question-and-answer format, often supplemented with Mind Maps for revision. Authored by Declan Millett and Richard Welbury with a contribution from Caroline Campbell, the text covers a wide range of topics, including orthodontic issues such as crowding, canine impaction, malocclusions like increased overjet and reverse overjet, and paediatric dental concerns such as high caries risk, dental trauma, and developmental anomalies like amelogenesis imperfecta and dentinogenesis imperfecta. The source aims to guide both undergraduate and postgraduate students through case assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, often providing detailed treatment options and the rationale behind them.
  
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• October 11, 2025Cone Beam CT of the Head and Neck

  The primary purpose of this Book is to help medical and dental professionals correlate anatomical structures of the head and neck with Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) images, a technology that offers lower radiation exposure than conventional CT. The book utilizes images derived from the cadaveric prosections of three anonymous individuals to serve as a foundational knowledge base for interpreting CBCT scans. The subsequent sections include detailed axial, coronal, and sagittal views, complete with numbered legends that identify a comprehensive list of bony and soft tissue structures, ranging from the mandible and maxilla to the paranasal sinuses and cervical vertebrae.
  
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• October 11, 2025Clinical Operative Dentistry

  A comprehensive overview of dental caries, restorative materials, and operative procedures. The material covers the classification and clinical appearance of dental caries, discussing types like pit and fissure, smooth surface, and root caries. A significant portion addresses dental materials and techniques, including the properties and clinical application of resin composites, amalgam, glass ionomers, and various bonding systems, detailing procedures for Class I, II, III, IV, and V restorations. Finally, the text explores pulp protection and isolation methods like the rubber dam, and also examines the diagnosis and treatment of non-carious cervical lesions and cracked teeth.
  
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