BDJ Portfolio

10/10/2025

NEW ISSUE: Check out the BDJ's latest issue for articles on restoration longevity, probiotic mouthwash, and the history of the BDA https://bit.ly/3J6ibnc

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day.

Visit the BDJ's Mental Health Collection to explore our articles on mental health and dentistry, including articles from the MINDSET UK project, a collaboration of experts in mental health and dentistry from across the UK.

Resources are listed - please reach out for support if you are struggling with your mental health.

This collection from the BDJ explores the psychological challenges faced by dental professionals, both in practice and in training. Issues range from mental ...

09/10/2025

What do we know about the special care specialist workforce? This study examines the demographic and working patterns of the current specialist special care dentistry workforce, describes the current and anticipated future challenges for this workforce, and discusses the need for workforce planning which considers the location and needs of vulnerable adults

Objectives 1) To explore the professional careers of the target population, including location; 2) to investigate their current role and working patterns; and 3) to explore the perceptions of the speciality and its future direction from the perspective of its workforce. Methods An online questionnai...

09/10/2025

This paper discusses the evolution of the dental nurse specialist role and its future amidst a dynamic healthcare landscape

The pioneering of the dental nurse specialist role by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust aims to tackle rising demand for NHS services by allocating further duties to dental nurses with enhanced qualifications and training. We describe the evolution of the role and its future amidst a dynamic healthcare...

08/10/2025

Could augmented reality have the potential to change the way healthcare information is conveyed to patients? This new Research in the British Dental Journal looks at a digital transformation tool to enhance the patient consent process in oral surgery

Introduction Healthcare literacy within medicine and dentistry is of paramount importance in the modern age. Patients find increasingly novel ways to comprehend and exercise their autonomy with healthcare choices. With the turn of the century, the evolution of the digital world has led to an open fo...

07/10/2025

New in BDJ Team: Rachael England explores how well-considered policy shifts, evidence-based strategies and empowered professional leadership can finally turn the tide on persistent oral health inequities

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07/10/2025

The global burden of oral disease - what is the fuss? Professor Iain Chapple shares this exclusive piece ahead of his Oral Health Summit 2025 appearance - a must-read for everyone involved in healthcare. Read in BDJ Team here

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06/10/2025

Fibre or facade? Do fibre-reinforced composites really hold up in Class II restorations? Check out this new Comment in Evidence-Based Dentistry https://bit.ly/4nn8AXZ

04/10/2025

Are you wondering where to submit your article? Why not try a BDJ Collection!

The following Collections are currently open to submissions:
💧 Fluoride
🧠 Mental Health
👄 Oral Medicine
🦷 Periodontology

Deadline 31 December 2025.

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04/10/2025

In dentistry, designing a natural, balanced smile blends art and science. While clinicians rely on proportions, symmetry, and intuition, AI now offers speed and standardisation, raising the question: can it match human artistry? Be sure to read this blog for a look behind the paper on AI-generated vs traditional smile designs

A smile conveys warmth, confidence, and emotion. In dentistry, designing a natural, balanced smile blends art and science. While clinicians rely on proportions, symmetry, and intuition, AI now offers speed and standardization—raising the question: can it match human artistry?

03/10/2025

FREE TO READ: Be sure to read this review in the British Dental Journal which explores the literature for the prevalence, impacts and interventions of sexual misconduct in dentistry, to identify gaps and inform policy development

Background Sexual misconduct in dentistry includes inappropriate behaviours from patients or staff, such as unwanted advances, comments, gestures, or physical contact. This review aimed to explore the literature for the prevalence, causes, impacts and interventions of sexual misconduct in dentistry,...