From Dentistry Poll reveals dental patients just want to talk 15th Aug 2012 New research from the British Dental Trade Association (BDTA) reveals a significant proportion of patients (20%) are ‘warm’ to a variety of elective treatments although currently awareness of available treatments is quite low. The BDTA commissioned Bray Leino, one of the UK’sContinue reading “Poll reveals dental patients just want to talk”
Author Archives: Alun Rees
The Monday Morning Quote #179
….and those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.. Friederich Nietzsche
The Weekend Read – Platform by Michael Hyatt
We’re approaching the end of the blog in its present format – content will hopefully grow in frequency and value but the appearance is due for an overhaul. Michael Hyatt was the CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers for eight years and is now their chairman. He now describes himself as a professional blogger, author andContinue reading “The Weekend Read – Platform by Michael Hyatt”
NHS Constitution to be modified to allow drug companies patient records access
From Pulse PM: NHS Constitution to be modified to allow drug companies patient records access By Gemma Collins | 07 Aug 2012 Prime Minister David Cameron has announced the NHS Constitution is set to be changed to allow pharmaceutical companies access to anonymised GP records ‘on a scale never seen before’. The constitution currently guaranteesContinue reading “NHS Constitution to be modified to allow drug companies patient records access”
A new study at Columbia University shows that pre-diabetes can be found from a routine dental checkup
from Marty Jablow Early Detection Of Diabetes In Teeth Is Funded By Columbia University A new study at Columbia University shows that pre-diabetes can be found from a routine dental checkup NEW YORK, July 22, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — A recent study published in the Journal of Dental Research at Columbia University College ofContinue reading “A new study at Columbia University shows that pre-diabetes can be found from a routine dental checkup”
The Monday Morning Quote #178
“verily the lust for comfort murders the passion in the soul, and then walks grinning in the funeral” Kahlil Gibran
The monday Morning Quote #177
“I’ve often said, the only thing standing between me and greatness is me.” Woody Allen
“Making a difference” Joanna Taylor & Associates retreat 2012
Following the successful retreat at Wydale Hall last year Jo Taylor invites all members of the dental team to the retreat for 2012. Full info below and to get a booking form go to Jo’s website here.
RollyBrush – Does anyone know if / how well it works?
I’ve seen things like this in dispensing machines in motorway service stations and treated them with suspicion – but then I was slow to take interproximal brushes on board being a “floss is the only thing that works” man. So when I saw this on Marty Jablow’s blog I was interested. If you’ve tried itContinue reading “RollyBrush – Does anyone know if / how well it works?”
“Irish takeover for British teeth”
From Wiltshire Business Online. 12:00pm Friday 20th July 2012 in News Dublin-based Smiles Dental today announced its purchase of the debt of UK dental practice group James Hull Associates (JHA), with a view to take equity control in the coming weeks. The deal will see Smiles Dental take control of JHA’s 70-plus practices across theContinue reading ““Irish takeover for British teeth””
The Incisal Edge 