Peters Plus Syndrome

The National Library of Medicine’s Genetic Home Reference has provided recently reviewed information on this inherited syndrome, which is characterized by abnormalities such as cleft lip or cleft palate. 

The review contains general information as well as educational resources, patient support, clinical summaries, recent literature and links to additional resources.

Read about Peters Plus Syndrome here.

Oral Health Reviews

The Cochrane Collaboration has recently updated or published the following reviews:

• Interventions for replacing missing teeth: hyperbaric oxygen therapy for irradiated patients who require dental implants
• Interventions for replacing missing teeth: maintaining health around dental implants
• Interventions for the management of submucous cleft palate
• Full-mouth disinfection for the treatment of adult chronic periodontitis

Cochrane Reviews are based on the best available information about healthcare interventions. They explore the evidence for and against the effectiveness and appropriateness of treatments (medications, surgery, education, etc) in specific circumstances.

The Cochrane Oral Health Group website provides a full list of currently published reviews.

The library subscribes to the full text of Cochrane reviews. To access select “Cochrane Library” from the sidebar on the Miner Library page.