title: Advances in surgical dentistry.
abstract: The introduction of the specialty of surgical dentistry is an advance in itself and has far-reaching implications for the future. Surgical specialists will have a significant impact on the provision and resources of surgical dental services. This paper explores recent developments within the field.
authors.affiliation: Eastman Dental Institute, International Centre of Excellence in Dentistry, London. dev@dentalspecialists.co.uk
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: C G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Manhem
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sindet-Pedersen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D003752:Dental Health Services / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D061222:Lingual Nerve Injuries; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery; D019233:Retreatment; D012184:Retrograde Obturation / Q000379:methods; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D013515:Surgery, Oral / Q000639:trends*; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials