Some of the issues with which patients present to their primary healthcare provider may be resolved using skills and techniques of maxillofacial surgery.

A woman aged 26 years was referred to interventional radiology for removal of an impalpable contraceptive implant (Implanon NXT) device.

Once infection spreads beyond the confines of the jaws, there is an increasing risk of airway obstruction and septicaemia.

The most commonly encountered swellings in the oral cavity are either submucosal in nature, or involve swelling of the underlying jaw (maxilla or mandible).

A systematic approach to viewing the radiograph should be used, and an understanding of the anatomy of the area is needed to fully assess the image.

Stepwise treatment for overactive bladder seeks to improve patient quality of life and reduce patient and health system costs.

Current advancements in rapid recovery following total knee replacement surgery relate to early mobilisation, exercise therapy, length of stay and discharge destination.

The three priorities in advanced care for osteoarthritis include surgical decision making, referral for evidence-informed non-surgical alternatives and surgical services.

The most commonly encountered mucosal surface lesions are those of an epithelial break (ulcer) or an alteration in thickness, texture or colour (white, red or pigmented lesion).

Radiation therapy may be used as definitive treatment for low-risk cancers, as an adjuvant treatment for high-risk disease or alone for inoperable cases.

A nursing home resident aged 80 years, when presenting for an influenza vaccination, was noted to have a large fungating lesion with rolled edges on the right side of his chest.

Accurate diagnosis and treatment of diving-related otological injuries by general practitioners can have profound positive effects on a patient’s long-term outcomes.

Prevention and early diagnosis coupled with curative treatments are key strategies for reducing lung cancer mortality by avoiding the sequelae of metastatic disease.

A combination of behavioural support along with pharmacotherapy to treat nicotine dependence maximises the chances of successful long-term cessation.

Physical inactivity is a major modifiable contributor to the global burden of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality.