Article
Surgery
Ramez Antakia, Athanasios Xanthis, Fanourios Georgiades, Victoria Hudson, James Ashcroft, Siobhan Rooney, Aminder A. Singh, John R. O'Neil, Nicola Fearnhead, Richard H. Hardwick, R. Justin Davies, John M. H. Bennett
Summary: The study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, radiological diagnosis of AA was more frequent, there was a higher percentage of patients receiving conservative management, and open appendicectomies were preferred in operative management. Intra-operative findings showed more abscess formation and free fluid in the COVID period, and there was a significantly higher re-attendance rate due to appendicitis-related issues.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Kristian K. Blackhall, Rabindra P. Singh
Summary: The study evaluated the provision of emergency dental services by maxillofacial departments during the initial COVID-19 lockdown in the UK, finding that a proportion of patients could have been treated in primary care. The study also highlights the need to restructure emergency dental services and plan for possible future COVID-19 spikes and pandemics.
BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Anastasios Plessas, Martha Paisi, Rebecca Baines, Hannah Wheat, Maria Bernardes Delgado, Ian Mills, Robert Witton
Summary: This study explored the perceptions and psychosocial experiences of frontline staff providing care at UDCs in England during COVID-19. Participants reported experiencing a range of emotional challenges, largely exacerbated by an unsupportive environment and lack of leadership. However, positive experiences and coping strategies were also identified.
BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Joseph P. Doyle, Pranav H. Patel, Sophie L. F. Doran, Long R. Jiao, David Cunningham, David Nicol, Vasileios K. Mavroeidis, William H. Allum, Asif M. Chaudry, Ricky H. Bhogal, Sacheen Kumar
Summary: This article describes the operational set-up and outcomes for upper gastrointestinal cancer resections performed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study shows that the RM Partners Cancer Hub approach is a safe strategy for continuing upper gastrointestinal resectional surgery during periods of healthcare service disruption, with good short-term survival outcomes.
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Mohamed G. Hassan, Hala Amer
Summary: The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on dental education, with challenges ranging from online content delivery to limited clinical training for dental students. Dental institutions have implemented strategies to adapt to the crisis, but further investigation and wide range screening of the situation in dental schools during the pandemic is needed.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Florin Eggmann, Asin Ahmad Haschemi, Dimitrios Doukoudis, Andreas Filippi, Carlalberta Verna, Clemens Walter, Roland Weiger, Nicola U. Zitzmann, Michael M. Bornstein
Summary: This study assessed the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on a major Swiss dental institution's emergency service, finding an increase in daily caseloads, a decrease in dento-alveolar injuries, a drop in aerosol-generating procedures, and an increase in teledentistry follow-ups during the lockdown period. Patients with comorbidities sought urgent dental care less frequently post-lockdown.
CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Sarah Denny, Timothy M. Rawson, Peter Hart, Giovanni Satta, Ahmed Abdulaal, Stephen Hughes, Mark Gilchrist, Nabeela Mughal, Luke S. P. Moore
Summary: During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK, there were significantly fewer Enterobacterales bloodstream infections than expected. However, there were high rates of CoNS BSI and CLABSI, possibly related to increased use of personal protective equipment, highlighting the need for intervention measures.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Georgina S. A. Phillips, Cyrus Talwar, Stanislau Makaranka, Declan P. Collins
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on healthcare in the UK, requiring burns services to adapt to ensure safe care continuity. During the pandemic, delays in seeking medical attention due to COVID-19 concerns led to increased infection rates among burn patients. Efforts are needed to raise public awareness of preventable burn injuries and encourage timely medical help-seeking.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Nilufer Ustun, Beyza Balli Akgol, Merve Bayram
Summary: This retrospective study evaluated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dental attendance of children, finding a significant reduction in emergency/non-emergency visits during the outbreak. Severe dental pain was the most frequently reported urgent dental complaint during the pandemic period.
CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
J. Beauquis, A. E. Petit, V Michaux, V Sague, S. Henrard, J. G. Leprince
Summary: The study showed that a triage-based emergency management strategy successfully limited patient admissions during the global pandemic while effectively relieving symptoms and controlling pain. Nearly half (49.3%) of the patients were able to avoid emergency admissions within one month, with success rates of 71.8% for remote management and 90.2% for on-site management.
JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Claire Hopkins, Pavol Surda, Luigi Angelo Vaira, Jerome R. Lechien, Maryam Safarian, Sven Saussez, Nirmal Kumar
Summary: This study investigated the recovery of loss of smell and prevalence of parosmia in COVID-19 patients. Some patients continued to experience ongoing symptoms, such as fatigue, at 6 months. The prevalence of parosmia remained high even in patients who reported some recovery of olfactory function.
Editorial Material
Immunology
Gabriel A. Rabinovich, Jorge Geffner
Summary: Argentinean scientists and technologists have contributed to the fight against SARS-CoV-2 by leading research initiatives, developing diagnostic tools, designing therapeutic approaches, establishing epidemiological platforms, conducting clinical trials, and implementing social measures to protect vulnerable populations.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Veronica Sikka, Christian King, Suzanne Klinker, Theresa Mont, Bonnie Sommers-Olson, Bruce E. Hunt, Stacey Davis, Jennifer Fonseca
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of telemedicine on healthcare outcomes in veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding that veterans with COVID-related symptoms were less likely to visit the emergency department compared to patients with non-COVID-related symptoms. The virtual urgent care center enabled veterans to receive timely care at home and avoid potential exposure to COVID-19 in public places.
JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
C. Scherrer, S. Naavaal, M. Lin, S. O. Griffin
Summary: Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic and low-income US children have higher rates of untreated caries than their higher-income and non-Hispanic White counterparts. The reduced access to restorative care and sealants during the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the oral health of children from low-income households. Increased sealant delivery can partially mitigate these effects.
JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Robert Witton, Anastasios Plessas, Hannah Wheat, Rebecca Baines, Maria Bernardes Delgado, Ian Mills, Martha Paisi
Summary: The study conducted qualitative research on frontline staff at UDCs in England during the pandemic, identifying predominant themes including patient care, practice viability, workforce sustainability, dentistry identity, and contract reform. The findings highlighted the urgent need for reform of the current NHS dental contract in England towards a more resilient, responsive, and equitable dental service to better prepare for current and future challenges.
BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Christopher C. Donnell, Megan V. Clark
BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Christopher C. Donnell, Jennifer I. Foley
BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
C. C. Donnell, R. Mamidela, B. D. Swinson
Summary: The on-call component of a dental core training (DCT) post in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) is considered the most daunting and challenging aspect of the job. Trainees often have limited knowledge and experience, and maintaining consistent recording of appropriate information remains a constant challenge.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
(2021)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Christopher C. Donnell, Richard L. Walton, Marco Carrozzo
Summary: There is a wide variety of pigmented oral mucosal lesions, ranging from benign conditions to malignancies. Imatinib therapy is associated with common side effects, including skin pigmentation abnormalities, which can potentially be overlooked.
ORAL SURGERY ORAL MEDICINE ORAL PATHOLOGY ORAL RADIOLOGY
(2021)
Letter
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
R. Bird, C. Donnell
BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Letter
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
J. Atkinson, C. Donnell
BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Christopher C. Donnell, Julian J. Woolley, Stuart W. Worthington
Summary: The study found that compliance with advertising guidelines from the GDC and ASA-CAP in dental practices across North East England and North Cumbria is generally poor. It is likely that a lack of knowledge among registrants about the scope of guidance has led to inadvertent non-compliance. The use of checklists could help improve compliance.
BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Christopher C. Donnell, Luke R. Thomas, Jennifer Foley
Summary: Final year dental students reported feeling more prepared in domains where they had the most experience, such as providing preventative advice and administering local anaesthesia. Male students felt more prepared than female students, mature students more than younger students, and students on four-year courses more than traditional five-year courses. The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to have a major impact on undergraduate experience and future dental foundation training prospects.
BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Thomas Flavell, William Maguire, Andrew Griffiths, Joe McGrady, Christopher Donnell
Summary: This study collected data using an online mixed-methods approach to highlight the differences in commissioning of NHS orthodontic services and assessment of treatment outcomes across the devolved nations of the UK. While there are shared elements, significant differences exist in the prior approval process and evaluation of treatment outcomes.
JOURNAL OF ORTHODONTICS
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Christopher C. Donnell, Thomas Flavell, Katherine E. Wilson
Summary: This study evaluated the outcomes of the paediatric sedation service at Newcastle Dental Hospital and analyzed the effects of various factors involved in treatment. The results showed that combining non-pharmacological behavior management with pharmacological treatment was successful in managing mildly to moderately anxious pediatric patients. Careful patient selection and an acclimatization period may help increase treatment success rates.
PEDIATRIC DENTAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Benjamin M. Walker, Christopher C. Donnell
Summary: This scoping review examines the impact of dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia on the development of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in children. The review identifies a lack of research in this field and highlights the potential role of factors during the pediatric dental general anesthesia process in contributing to TMD development.
JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Christopher C. Donnell
Summary: In children and young people, there is a phenomenon called 'burnout' where resistance to dental treatment may occur despite previous successful appointments. Burnout is the loss of motivation or incentive, and it should be considered as an alternative perspective to other psychosocial conditions in dentistry. This paper aims to start a discussion and motivate further research on burnout in pediatric patients, suggesting the importance of early recognition and management of potential signs to reduce the likelihood of developing the condition.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Christopher C. Donnell, Lorenzo F. Iafrate, Stuart W. Worthington
Summary: The research aims to understand how dental practices in the UK use and promote patient reviews. Different platforms like dental practice websites, NHS listings, Facebook, and Google use testimonials and reviews in diverse ways. Patients should seek multiple sources of information before making decisions, as electronic word of mouth can be biased. Facebook and Google may be perceived as more trustworthy sources compared to practice websites. Future revisions in advertising guidance surrounding reviews and testimonials would benefit in maintaining high standards of integrity and honesty.
BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Letter
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
C. Donnell, L. Jepson
BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Christopher C. Donnell, Benjamin M. Walker, Jennifer I. Foley
Summary: National recruitment has significantly changed the selection process for dental graduates entering dental foundation training programs across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, but the COVID-19 pandemic has led to ranking for 2021 being solely based on SJT, causing a rise in commercialization and increased pressure on students.
BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL
(2021)