Alun Rees

ASMR – Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response and Dentistry?

Something different on a Sunday. Wikipedia tells me that “ASMR is a neologism for a perceptual phenomenon characterized as a distinct, pleasurable tingling sensation in the head, scalp, back, or peripheral regions of the body in response to visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, or cognitive stimuli. The nature and classification of the ASMR phenomenon is controversial,[1]Continue reading “ASMR – Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response and Dentistry?”

Don Henley – Cass County

I thought that during 2016 I would share more of my musical likes & (perhaps) dislikes. You can also look at The Daily Vinyl & Student Disco Tracks on Pinterest to see more of my more historical stuff. The most recent Don Henley album, Cass County, was released in September 2015. It’s very country butContinue reading “Don Henley – Cass County”

South West Young Dentist Group – One Day Conference

Wearing my Western Counties BDA President’s hat I’d like to bring your attention to the second YDG Conference. This year the venue has moved down the M5 from Bristol to Sandy Park, Exeter home of the Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club and a recent World Cup Venue. Date Saturday 20th February 2016. There’s a good lineContinue reading “South West Young Dentist Group – One Day Conference”

Tolerate Nothing – The Current Ezine

I don’t know about you but this week I have been overwhelmed by “Happy New Year” emails, many of which appear as authentic as a DFS discount and are thinly disguised sales letters, I realise that it’s a busy time of year, my clients seem to have hit the ground running and so I’m goingContinue reading “Tolerate Nothing – The Current Ezine”

Aubrey Sheiham RIP

I was aware that Dr Sheiham’s views produced vitriolic opposition from a lot of people, for a lot of whom I had little respect. I did meet him, briefly, whilst I was doing my first job at The London Hospital in Whitechapel where he seemed to be held in high esteem. His first contentious paperContinue reading “Aubrey Sheiham RIP”

The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #20 – Hair, Home Scanners and Sensitivity.

For the history of this “TGBSL” series read here Three pieces of varying age: 1) Dental caries susceptibility linked to… your hair? A new study shows a link between hair keratin and enamel strength. A new National Institute of Health study has found not only that enamel structure can influence an individual’s predisposition to caries,Continue reading “The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #20 – Hair, Home Scanners and Sensitivity.”

The Monday Morning Quote #349

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Thomas Edison 2016 #4

Blog for GDPUK – “Davids and Goliaths of Dentistry”

I have been a member of GDPUK since being inspired by Tony Jacobs’ presentation at the BDA Conference in Harrogate in the early “noughties”. It’s a great resource. In addition to the discussions and banter on the Main Forum there are a number of bloggers who add to and stimulate debates and provide updates onContinue reading “Blog for GDPUK – “Davids and Goliaths of Dentistry””

A life worth remembering

This is the time of year for looking forward, perhaps taking stock and learning from the past but not dwelling on mistakes. I was preparing to use this weekend blog to list my “achievements” of 2015, books read, films and plays seen, miles travelled, flights taken (& missed), hotels away from home and yadda, yadda,Continue reading “A life worth remembering”

The Weekend Read – The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

My intention with the first blog of the year was to describe the New Year Swim in Glandore Harbour in aid of the RNLI. This is a great community event that I have joined in for the past dozen years or so where any hangovers are removed in the chilly water. To see the needContinue reading “The Weekend Read – The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari”