I try to avoid repeating blog posts but in view of the changes and acceptance of the opinions I felt it was time to redo this one from August 2009. Stephen Hancocks’ editorial in the BDJ as always makes the point far more eloquently than I ever can. You’ll probably need to be a memberContinue reading “Oral Cancer Rates Up – but is the real truth hard to swallow? …reprised”
Category Archives: Clinical
Improving gum health may reduce heart risk – the evidence continues to roll in.
Researchers at Columbia University in New York suggest that if you look after your gums, you could also be reducing your risk of heart disease. They claim that improving dental care slows the speed with which plaque builds up in the arteries.
the same bacteria that cause dental plaque can escape from the mouth into the bloodstream and trigger clots.
Intra-oral cameras are great – but apparently not good enough for everyone.
This piece was inspired by a conversation on Facebook with someone I have never met who was getting excited about having an intra oral camera. I bought my first intra-oral camera 21 years ago, I bought the second at exactly the same time, with the same order, on the same invoice. Compared with today’s camerasContinue reading “Intra-oral cameras are great – but apparently not good enough for everyone.”
Mouth Cancer Awareness Day – Wednesday September 18th.
In 2011 Mouth Cancer Awareness Day was successfully launched in Ireland by the Mouth Cancer Awareness Group. Members of the public are encouraged to visit dentists participating in the scheme for a FREE mouth cancer examination. The Mouth Cancer Foundation has recently launched its Mouth Cancer Screening Accreditation Scheme which encourages all dental practice toContinue reading “Mouth Cancer Awareness Day – Wednesday September 18th.”
BDA welcomes decision on HIV-positive dentists
Department of Health plans to remove the restriction on HIV-positive dentists practising in England from April 2014 have been welcomed by the British Dental Association (BDA). The move, which was announced today (15 August 2013), has been called for by the BDA and others for many years. It is a victory for common sense, theContinue reading “BDA welcomes decision on HIV-positive dentists”
Sign Child Oral Health Petition
Sign child oral health petition dental professionals urged Dental professionals are being urged to add their names to a petition that calls for robust action to address child oral health inequalities. The petition has been launched as part of the BDA’s recently-announced Make a meal of it campaign. The campaign aims to tackle the damageContinue reading “Sign Child Oral Health Petition”
Perio and General Health. The Vital Connections.
Interesting video from The European Federation of Periodontology on the connection between Perio and General Health. Worth a watch with a cup of tea.
Upcoming courses in Occlusion & Sleep Apnoea
A great way to get “into” occlusion The Bristish Society of Occlusal Studies are running some more of their very popular introduction to occlusion courses Day 1 “Occlusion in Everyday Practice” Day 2 “Hands-On Occlusal Practical” Both courses are available to attend individually. However, for delegates who book on both days Prestige Dental are offeringContinue reading “Upcoming courses in Occlusion & Sleep Apnoea”
FGDP(UK) report on avascular necrosis of the jaws
BRONJ The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) and the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are delighted to present the report on the national study on avascular necrosis of the jaws including bisphosphonate-related necrosis (BRONJ). Full report here. Download here:
The Incisal Edge 