BDJ Open
This is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access, online-only journal publishing dental and oral health research from all disciplines. The journal is owned by the British Dental Association (BDA) and is the sister journal of the British Dental Journal.
We explored an innovative topic: the effect of occlusal splint therapy in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) on visual function, specifically on accommodation and convergence. A multidisciplinary approach that opens new therapeutic perspectives.
Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of viral infections in acute apical abscesses
A protocol is essential to ensure a transparent, reproducible, and methodologically rigorous approach to reviewing the prevalence of viral infections in acute apical abscesses.
Intravenous sedation for adults with profound acquired brain injury undergoing dental treatment - a seven-year service evaluation.
This blog describes an article written about dental care for patients with acquired brain injury, as well as the importance of intravenous conscious sedation as an adjunct.
Bridging Dental Education and Technology
Can mobile apps revolutionize dental education? Our study developed and tested a smartphone-based app for teaching oral health needs assessment. While the app didn’t outperform traditional methods, students' enthusiasm for mobile learning highlights opportunities for future innovation.