February 2016 – Page 2 – The Incisal Edge

Orthodontic Retention – what really works?

A rare clinical topic but with a business twist – the patient wants stability and clear direction as to how that will be maintained, if it doesn’t work they’re unhappy and you are duty bound to repeat the treatment without a fee. I spent time as an Orthodontic clinical assistant in Gloucestershire Royal, I worked,Continue reading “Orthodontic Retention – what really works?”

Elections – little changes from Heath to Trump via the Dáil Éireann

The US election campaign and subsequent coronation will grind on for another 10 months and appears from here to be more show biz than content. This time round Donald Trump has given us something to wonder about, marvel at or just shake our heads over. In Ireland the general election was called last week, theContinue reading “Elections – little changes from Heath to Trump via the Dáil Éireann”

“The people who fail try just as hard” – David Hepworth on Henry Worsley

The sad story of the demise of Henry Worsley passed me by – I was probably too wrapped up in something oh so important. Here’s David Hepworth’s take on things from his blog whatsheonaboutnow.blogspot.co.uk Henry Worsley’s last message is a rare episode in the narrative of human accomplishment. It’s not often we get to hearContinue reading ““The people who fail try just as hard” – David Hepworth on Henry Worsley”

The Monday Morning Quote #353

“I don’t have any regrets at all. I tell my daughters that all the time – ‘don’t look back. You’ll only trip over’.” Sir Michael Caine

What Makes Happiness? Guest Blog by Joanna Taylor

“A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes.” – Hugh Downs HOW OFTEN do you hear somebody say, “I’ll be happy when I have lost weight/won the lottery/moved house/found a new job/partner” or whatever? We all have friends who haveContinue reading “What Makes Happiness? Guest Blog by Joanna Taylor”

Getting Started in Facial Aesthetics – Guest Blog from Harry Singh

Getting Started in Facial Aesthetics Although frown lines and crow’s feet are natural signs of ageing, some patients may want to eradicate them. With this in mind, this piece will consider the role of wrinkle relaxing injections, describing their benefits and presenting an overview of their clinical use. ‘What do you think I need, Doctor?’Continue reading “Getting Started in Facial Aesthetics – Guest Blog from Harry Singh”