Physical function of head and neck cancer survivors in the first year after treatment: an exploratory descriptive investigation.

The aim of this study was to explore the post-treatment physical function of head and neck cancer survivors (HNCS). A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted. Assessment included physical measures (The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), Strength (30 second Sit to Stand Test and Grip Strength)), patient reported outcome measures (Neck Disability Index (NDI), and the FACT- H&N) and self-reported recovery measures.

Equestrian-related maxillofacial injuries-a five-year retrospective review.

Background: Equestrian-related activities inherently involve the risk of serious injury. There are few reports of maxillofacial injury patterns and management arising from equestrian activities in the literature.

Aims: To investigate maxillofacial fracture presentations at a tertiary trauma centre to identify injury profiles of patients who have sustained equine-based injuries over 5 years.

Lateralised T3/T4N0 oral squamous cell carcinoma. Is contralateral elective neck dissection or neck radiotherapy indicated? A multicentre retrospective study.

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a prevalent malignancy with a propensity for lymphatic spread, particularly to the neck. There are current inconsistencies in the treatment paradigm for cT3/4 OSCC with negative nodal status. The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recent guidelines advocate for contralateral neck treatment with neck dissection or radiotherapy, but this approach remains debated and has not been adopted within UK clinical guidance.

An evaluation of TikTok videos as a source of information for orthognathic surgery.

As social media platforms like TikTok become increasingly popular, patients are turning to them for information about surgical procedures, including orthognathic surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the content quality, reliability, and educational value of videos related to orthognathic surgery on TikTok. A total of 84 videos were analysed using two standardised assessment scales: the modified 5-point DISCERN scale and the Global Quality Score (GQS).

Centralised pathology service for sentinel node biopsy in oral cavity cancer: The Southeast England Consortium experience.

Background: Sentinel lymph node biopsy is an increasingly recognised option for accurate staging and subsequent management of the clinically negative neck in early stage oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma. However, the technique is currently underused due to several logistic constraints including increased burden on pathology services. Here, we describe the feasibility of an outsourced centralised pathology processing and reporting service for sentinel lymph node biopsies in oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma.

Decision-making in awake fibre optic intubation for patients with severe dentofacial infection: which patients will require fibre optic intubation?

Background: Risk factors for advanced airway intervention among patients with dentofacial infection (DFI) are poorly understood. The appropriate delivery of clinical care to this patient group raises challenging anaesthetic service provision issues. The purpose of this study was to identify factors which may predict a requirement for an awake fibre optic intubation (AFOI) technique for airway management in this patient population.

The surgical management of severe dentofacial infections (DFI)-a prospective study.

Dentofacial infections (DFI) lead to morbidity and rarely, mortality. We hypothesised that certain clinical and laboratory parameter factors may be associated with a more severe course and an increased length of stay. We designed a prospective study that included all patients admitted with a DFI to the Oral and Maxillofacial Department between July 2014 and July 2015.

Spontaneous fracture of the genial tubercles of the mandible: A case report and review of the literature.

Objective: To present a case of spontaneous fracture of the genial tubercles of the mandible and a review of the literature.

Background: Resorption of the mandible is well documented in edentulous patients. During this process, the genial tubercles, origin for both genioglossus and geniohyoid muscles, become more prominent and prone to trauma especially from poorly fitted lower full dentures and lead to fracture and separation of the genial tubercles from the mandible.

Circumorificial plasmacytosis/plasma cell orificial mucositis: a case series and a review of the literature.

Circumorificial plasmacytosis is a rare plasma cell proliferative disorder of the orificial mucous membranes. The etiology is unknown, and there are no reported effective treatments to date. We report three cases of idiopathic circumorificial plasmacytosis with varying clinical presentations and responses to treatment, including a first reported case of resolution with adalimumab therapy.

Does access to general dental treatment affect the number and complexity of patients presenting to the acute hospital service with severe dentofacial infections?

Aim: This is a retrospective study to review the treatment and management of patients presenting with odontogenic infections in a large urban teaching hospital over a four-year period, comparing the number and complexity of odontogenic infections presenting to an acute general hospital in two periods, as follows: Group A (January 2008 to March 2010) versus Group B (April 2010 to December 2011). The background to the study is 'An alteration in patient access to primary dental care instituted by the Department of Health in April 2010'.

Objectives: a) to identify any alteration in the pattern and complexity of patients' presentation with odontogenic infections following recent changes in access to treatment via the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) and the Dental Treatment Benefit Scheme (DTBS) in April 2010; and, b) to evaluate the management of severe odontogenic infections.

Aggressive giant cell lesion of the jaws: a review of management options and report of a mandibular lesion treated with denosumab.

Giant cell lesions (GCLs), previously referred to as giant cell granulomas, are benign tumors of the jaws of unknown etiology. Surgical management of aggressive GCLs is challenging, as these lesions demonstrate a tendency to recur following surgical removal. In addition, surgical treatment can be associated with significant morbidity.