From the BBC website. Coconut oil could combat tooth decay Coconut oil attacks the bacteria behind tooth decay and could be used in dental care products, according to research. Scientists found that coconut oil which had been treated with enzymes stopped the growth of Streptococcus bacteria – a major cause of tooth decay. Tooth decayContinue reading “The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #3 – Coconut oil could combat tooth decay”
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The Monday Morning Quote #182
“We always pay dearly for chasing after what is cheap.” Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn
I do wish I had said that #5
From Steven Pressfield Online. Art and Manipulation By SHAWN COYNE | Published: AUGUST 24, 2012 David Carr’s piece this past Monday about The New Yorker’s Jonah Lehrer and Time’s Fareed Zakaria, reminded me of one of my favorite movies, 1987’s Broadcast News. In the piece, Carr calls out these two writers for their recent meaContinue reading “I do wish I had said that #5”
The Monday Morning Quote #181
A very wise patient once explained to me: ”If you tell me about something before you start it’s an ‘explanation’, if you tell me about it as it happens it’s an ‘excuse’.
“Jump” said industry. “How high?” asks the department.
As I understand it independent means, “free from control in action, judgement, etc.; autonomous”. The role of independent advisers, in this case academics, (funny how that word can seem derogatory) is surely to provide balance to those with an agenda (declared or otherwise) so that decisions can not only be taken but also seen toContinue reading ““Jump” said industry. “How high?” asks the department.”
Gordon Christensen returns to Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire Independent Dentists Dr Gordon Christensen – New Aspects of Dentistry Saturday 13th October 2012 (Registration 9.00am), Gold Cup Suite, Cheltenham Racecourse This fast moving course includes the areas of dentistry with the most activity and change in any given year. It is easily understood and has numerous summaries that help attendees to interpret theContinue reading “Gordon Christensen returns to Gloucestershire”
Report reveals deep decay to dentists’ pay, says BDA
22 August, 2012 Report reveals deep decay to dentists’ pay, says BDA Dentists in England and Wales are earning significantly less and paying more in essential costs and expenses than three years ago, according to new figures published by the NHS Information Centre today. The British Dental Association (BDA) says the report, Dental Earnings andContinue reading “Report reveals deep decay to dentists’ pay, says BDA”
The Monday Morning Quote #180
“Do you know the difference between education and experience? Education is when you read the fine print; experience is what you get when you don’t.” Pete Seeger, activist/musician
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”
The Incisal Edge 