Iris Publishers Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health

  Authored by  Merve Aksoy, Introduction The eruption of the first teeth through the oral environment is called the deciduous dentition period. This period starts approximately in the first six months after the birth and continues until the age of 2.5-3. It is controversial whether the mostly seen teething complaints, such as pain, restlessness, and fever, have a direct relationship with tooth eruption or not. The teething period can be considered the most troubling time of the first years of life for families, babies, and children [1-3]. Some researchers argue that the deciduous dentition period intersects with the process in which the passive immunity terminates and the active immunity starts to form. Therefore, the resistance to infection decreases and the clinical findings of infectious diseases in this period may interfere with dentition disorders. Even if there is a contrary belief, since it is an inflammatory process involving production-destruction events, it is usual ...

  Authored by  Jasmine May Cachia Mintoff, Introduction Introduction: Following closure of routine dental services in England on 23rd March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NHS England commissioned Urgent Dental Care Hubs (UDCHs). The purpose of this service evaluation was to assess management of paediatric patients seen at two UDCHs; Eastman Dental Hospital (EDH) and Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) during the lockdown period. Standards: 100% patients managed according to appropriate guidelines. Method: Retrospective analysis of cases between 1st April-15th May 2020. Results: 393 patients seen across both sites (306 EDH, 87 CLCH). • CLCH saw more face-to-face patients (46%) than EDH (19%) • Most common reason for appointment was pain (43% EDH, 47% CLCH). • Trauma was managed appropriately (95% EDH, 100% CLCH) • Antibiotics were generally prescribed appropriately (81% EDH 89% CLCH), with incorrect prescribing due to reduced doses of amoxicillin Discussion: Attendan...