Top 10

The top ten charts the articles that have been downloaded most often, in HTML format, from the British Dental Journal website in recent weeks. The chart does not rank the quality, scientific significance or citation impact of the content. However, it may bring articles to your attention that you might not have otherwise noticed. We hope you enjoy them.

1. Influences on dentists' decisions to refer paediatric patients to dental hygienists and therapists for fissure sealants: a qualitative approach

   F. Nilchian, H. D. Rodd & P. G. Robinson

   doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.856

   Abstract - Influences on dentists' decisions to refer paediatric patients to dental hygienists and therapists for fissure sealants: a qualitative approach | Full Text - Influences on dentists' decisions to refer paediatric patients to dental hygienists and therapists for fissure sealants: a qualitative approach | PDF (550 KB) - Influences on dentists' decisions to refer paediatric patients to dental hygienists and therapists for fissure sealants: a qualitative approach

2. Practice

   Oral Medicine — Update for the dental practitioner Oral Cancer

   C Scully & D H Felix

   doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4813117

   Synopsis | Abstract - Oral Medicine — Update for the dental practitioner Oral Cancer | Full Text - Oral Medicine — Update for the dental practitioner Oral Cancer | PDF (275 KB) - Oral Medicine — Update for the dental practitioner Oral Cancer

3. Practice

   Sialolithiasis: an unusually large submandibular salivary stone

   S J Siddiqui

   doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4801491

   Abstract - Sialolithiasis: an unusually large submandibular salivary stone | Full Text - Sialolithiasis: an unusually large submandibular salivary stone | PDF (100 KB) - Sialolithiasis: an unusually large submandibular salivary stone

4. Practice

   Oral Medicine — Update for the dental practitioner Red and pigmented lesions

   C Scully & D H Felix

   doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4813017

   Synopsis | Abstract - Oral Medicine — Update for the dental practitioner Red and pigmented lesions | Full Text - Oral Medicine — Update for the dental practitioner Red and pigmented lesions | PDF (421 KB) - Oral Medicine — Update for the dental practitioner Red and pigmented lesions

5. Practice

   Oral medicine — Update for the dental practitioner Aphthous and other common ulcers

   C Scully & D H Felix

   doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4812649

   Synopsis | Abstract - Oral medicine — Update for the dental practitioner Aphthous and other common ulcers | Full Text - Oral medicine — Update for the dental practitioner Aphthous and other common ulcers | PDF (294 KB) - Oral medicine — Update for the dental practitioner Aphthous and other common ulcers

6. New teeth from old: treatment options for retained primary teeth

   S. Robinson & M. F. W-Y. Chan

   doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.855

   Abstract - New teeth from old: treatment options for retained primary teeth | Full Text - New teeth from old: treatment options for retained primary teeth | PDF (356 KB) - New teeth from old: treatment options for retained primary teeth

7. Research

   Facial aesthetics: is botulinum toxin treatment effective and safe? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials

   K. Gadhia & A. D. Walmsley

   doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.813

   Abstract - Facial aesthetics: is botulinum toxin treatment effective and safe? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials | Full Text - Facial aesthetics: is botulinum toxin treatment effective and safe? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials | PDF (579 KB) - Facial aesthetics: is botulinum toxin treatment effective and safe? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials

8. A national study of cross infection control: 'are we clean enough?'

   R. Shah, J. M. Collins, T. M. Hodge & E. R. Laing

   doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.824

   Abstract - A national study of cross infection control: 'are we clean enough?' | Full Text - A national study of cross infection control: 'are we clean enough?' | PDF (929 KB) - A national study of cross infection control: 'are we clean enough?'

9. Cocaine and oral health

   H. S. Brand, S. Gonggrijp & C. J. Blanksma

   doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2008.244

   Abstract - Cocaine and oral health | Full Text - Cocaine and oral health | PDF (316 KB) - Cocaine and oral health

10. Practice

    Bifid tongue — a complication of tongue piercing

    P S Fleming & T R Flood

    doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4812117

    Abstract - Bifid tongue — a complication of tongue piercing | Full Text - Bifid tongue — a complication of tongue piercing | PDF (170 KB) - Bifid tongue — a complication of tongue piercing

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