Dental professionals should be aware of the oral manifestations of syphilis to ensure early detection and prompt treatment, especially since oral lesions may be the first manifestation of the disease.  Unfortunately, lack of awareness and wide variability in presentation of oral lesions (hence the nickname “the Great Imitator”) syphilis is often not considered as a potential diagnosis.

Have you noticed the absence of paracetamol on supermarket shelves lately?  This occurred due to implementation of new state and federal legislation regarding packaging and labelling of paracetamol with the intention to reduce the risk of harm from paracetamol overdose.

Botulinum toxin can be used for the treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). When it is injected, it blocks the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that causes muscle contractions. 

Do you advise patients to take ibuprofen with food?  Many health professionals do, but unfortunately this advice is now considered out of step with the latest evidence and it’s time we all caught up!

A new study has found that individuals with red hair often require higher doses of local and systemic anaesthetics.