Aims and objectives The aim of this Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle was to establish if undergraduate students believe they have a role to play in suicide risk assessment, and to discuss the implementation of suicide risk prevention into the undergraduate dental curriculum. Data gathered informed development of a subsequent suicide risk assessment educational workshop. Methodology An online questionnaire was disseminated to undergraduate students as part of a quality improvement service evaluation within a UK dental hospital and school. This sought to gain information on attitudes to suicide prevention, previous suicide awareness training, and the appetite and potential barriers to future training. Results A response rate of 23% (n = 30) was achieved. In total, 87% of undergraduate students responding reported having no experience or training in the identification of suicidal patients, 97% of respondents expressed a desire for training, and 80% stated not knowing what to do if a patient disclosed suicidal thoughts during an appointment. Conclusion The dental team have a role to play in suicide risk assessment and the signposting of at-risk patients to appropriate services. To embed this within daily practice, awareness and training must be introduced to undergraduate curricula.

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Modern endodontic and restorative techniques allow some teeth previously thought to be unsaveable to be aesthetically restored to function. This paper discusses the use of such techniques and is illustrated with a case report.

This article aims to reduce harm and improve patient safety in dentistry by providing evidence-based guidance on the prevention, recognition, management, and reporting of sodium hypochlorite injuries occurring in the course of endodontic dental treatment. In contrast to previous publications all types of sodium hypochlorite harm and near-harm events in the dental setting are considered, to offer the reader an all-encompassing clinical guide for reference.

A cemental tear is a rare form of root surface fracture whereby a fragment of cementum partially or completely detaches from the root surface at the cemento-dentinal junction or within the body of cementum. Tears are most prevalent in incisors and lead to the breakdown of periodontal issues. Owing to challenges involved in diagnosis, cemental tears may be misdiagnosed because associated clinical and radiographic features closely resemble those seen in vertical root fractures, periodontal abscesses and endo-periodontal lesions. If incorrectly diagnosed, inappropriate and delayed management may result in treatment failure and tooth loss. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Correct diagnosis and timely management of cemental tears can prevent further destruction of periodontal tissues, improve treatment outcomes and increase tooth survival.