Researchers from University College, University College of London detail new studies and findings in the area of dentistry.

Data detailed in 'Marathon of eponyms: 2 Bell palsy (idiopathic facial palsy)' have been presented. "The use of eponyms has long been contentious, but many remain in common use, as discussed elsewhere (Editorial: Oral Diseases. 2009: 15; 185-186). The use of eponyms in diseases of the head and neck is found mainly in specialties dealing with medically compromised individuals (paediatric dentistry, special care dentistry, oral and maxillofacial medicine, oral and maxillofacial pathology, oral and maxillofacial radiology and oral and maxillofacial surgery) and particularly by hospital-centred practitioners," researchers in London, the United Kingdom report (see also Dentistry).

"This series has selected some of the more recognised relevant eponymous conditions and presents them alphabetically. The information is based largely on data available from MEDLINE and a number of internet websites as noted below: the authors would welcome any corrections," wrote C. Scully and colleagues, University College, University College of London.

The researchers concluded: "This document summarises data about Bell paralysis."

Scully and colleagues published their study in Oral Diseases (Marathon of eponyms: 2 Bell palsy (idiopathic facial palsy). Oral Diseases, 2009;15(4):307-8).

For additional information, contact C. Scully, UCL-Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, London, UK.

Publisher contact information for the journal Oral Diseases is: Blackwell Publishing Inc., 350 Main St., Malden, MA 02148, USA.

Keywords: United Kingdom, London, Bell Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Pathology, Pediatric Dentistry, Pediatrics.

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