TGBSL explained here There’s a completely legal reason this American dentist has an office full of human heads Jordan Sparks found cryonics while sifting through the Portland State University library as a student in the early 1990s. He was fascinated. He stayed fascinated through dental school, and as a practicing dentist, and while building a dentalContinue reading “There’s a completely legal reason this American dentist has an office full of human heads. In case you missed. TGBSL #26”
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In case you missed…TGBSL #23
TGBSL? see more here. 1. New definition of oral health announced; “Oral health is multifaceted and includes the ability to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch, chew, swallow, and convey a range of emotions through facial expressions with confidence and without pain, discomfort, and disease of the craniofacial complex,” reads the definition. More here. 2. Dental implantsContinue reading “In case you missed…TGBSL #23”
If you’re in London on Thursday evening head for Kings.
A smorgasbord of Dental talent. Kishan Sheth and the KCL Dental Society join forces to bring you one of the most anticipated dental events of the year. Chaired by Dr Lewis-Greene, supported by Prof Dunne and sponsored by Henry Schein. http://www.facebook.com/kcl.dentalsociety/ 5.30-8.30pm Thursday 8th December 2016 New Hunt’s House Lecture Theatre 1, Guy’s Campus, King’s College, LondonContinue reading “If you’re in London on Thursday evening head for Kings.”
RCS warns of risks of increasing litigation pay-outs
The Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) has warned that NHS trusts risk facing a dramatic increase in the number of litigation pay-outs made if they do not make changes to the processes they use to gain consent from patients before surgery. The warning comes after a landmark judgment given in a Supreme Court case inContinue reading “RCS warns of risks of increasing litigation pay-outs”
Tales from Phoenix #1 – Orthodontics
Last week I spent two days in Phoenix Arizona at the excellent ConationNation conference organised by Kolbe Corp. The conference was as inspiring and educational as usual and, as ever with these things, one learns much during the breaks. One of the great conversations was with someone who works for a brokerage that sells orthodonticContinue reading “Tales from Phoenix #1 – Orthodontics”
White House Report Concludes That Bite-Mark Analysis Is Junk Science
Don’t shoot the messenger.. THE PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL of Advisors on Science and Technology has concluded that forensic bite-mark evidence is not scientifically valid and is unlikely ever to be validated, according to a draft report obtained by The Intercept. The report, titled “Forensic Science in Criminal Courts: Ensuring Scientific Validity of Feature-Comparison Methods,” is markedContinue reading “White House Report Concludes That Bite-Mark Analysis Is Junk Science”
The Good Practitioner’s Guide to Periodontology – Launched!
Philip Greene changed my life in a hotel room in Leicester. In Autumn 1987 I was having one of my off periods in my on/off affair with dentistry. I had been working as an associate in a nice new-build practice for a couple of years and was negotiating to buy a share. To my surpriseContinue reading “The Good Practitioner’s Guide to Periodontology – Launched!”
Bonded v Vacuum formed retainers? Kevin O’Brien’s blog.
It was interesting that there were no differences between the retention regimes. As a result, I think that our patients should decide on their retainer. We should outline the various risks and benefits of wearing and maintaining these two different types of retainer and explain that there is no difference in their effectiveness. Most ofContinue reading “Bonded v Vacuum formed retainers? Kevin O’Brien’s blog.”
Sense! There are good reasons not to give up on flossing, despite what you’ve read in the news.
From Quartz The world woke to the smell of burning floss last week, as thunderous applause met news reports that there was, after all, no evidence for dentists recommending flossing. A lot of people, it seems, hate to floss. Some would rather clean a toilet. But don’t throw out all those spools of waxed dentalContinue reading “Sense! There are good reasons not to give up on flossing, despite what you’ve read in the news.”
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”
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