Author Archives: Alun Rees

Chris Baker on the Dummies Guide to Facebook Advertising

From Dentistry Are you thinking of dipping your toe in Facebook advertising? Chris Baker explains the ins and outs. I imagine many of you have a practice Facebook page and regularly post interesting and engaging content. If you do that’s great but even if you don’t that doesn’t mean you cannot take advantage of Facebook advertising.Continue reading “Chris Baker on the Dummies Guide to Facebook Advertising”

Twitter algorithms – is it me?

Wikipedia tells me: In mathematics and computer science, an algorithm (i/ˈælɡərɪðəm/ AL-gə-ri-dhəm) is a self-contained step-by-step set of operations to be performed. Algorithms perform calculation, data processing, and/or automated reasoning tasks. I understand that in marketing algorithms are used to suggest what you might like based on what you have liked. So far so good.Continue reading “Twitter algorithms – is it me?”

Leprechaun economics and implants.

From RBS Chief Economist’s brief 18.July.2016 Leprechaun economics? Ireland is globally renowned for its great works of fiction – from Bram Stoker’s Dracula to Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels. And last week’s GDP figures were viewed in this light when an unbelievable 26.3% y/y expansion for 2015 was revealed! The UK and Eurozone growth rates of 2.2%Continue reading “Leprechaun economics and implants.”

In case you missed….TGBSL #22

Effectiveness of SDF in arresting root caries in different fluoridated areas Conclusion: Based on the 18-month result, the researchers concluded that the annual application of 38% SDF solution can arrest root caries in community-dwelling elders. Furthermore, background water fluoride level does not have a statistically significant influence on the effectiveness of SDF. This clinical trialContinue reading “In case you missed….TGBSL #22”

The Incisal Edge Podcast – Alun Rees talks to Harry Singh

Harry Singh founder of The Botox Training Club shares the story of his journey from Full Time Dental Practice Owner to his new life in Facial Aesthetics where he looks after 900 patients by working two days a week. He’ll tell you what’s involved, how to get started, where to get trained and how youContinue reading “The Incisal Edge Podcast – Alun Rees talks to Harry Singh”

Has the tooth fairy entered the realm of science? TGBSL #21

Interesting bit of research from American Association for the Advancement of Science. Here’s the link The extended culture of keeping a child’s fallen baby teeth to be collected by imaginary figures such as the “tooth fairy” might turn out to be of scientific value. In recent work, Modabbernia et al. used baby teeth to trackContinue reading “Has the tooth fairy entered the realm of science? TGBSL #21”