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This Collection explores the delivery of care to patients affected by hypodontia, one of the most common dental anomalies. It features articles from the new BDJ themed issue related to each of the clinical presentations of hypodontia and its management. Treatment is often complex, provided over several years and puts a big demand on restorative dentistry services and orthodontic specialists. This themed issue brings our current understanding up to date.