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”
Category Archives: Dentistry
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.”
Childhood obesity – another let down.
Here is today’s piece from The Guardian about the the UK government’s “Childhood Obesity Strategy”. The BBC joins in and says, it’s weak and watered down. In April this year I stuck my head above the parapet and said I was not in favour of a sugar tax. I thought it was far too littleContinue reading “Childhood obesity – another let down.”
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.”
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”
Brand new, on-line course from Jo Taylor
Those who have heard me speak on the subject, “Is Dentistry Making You Sick” will know of my interest, and passion for, “Building The Resilient Practice” which includes the health of both the business and the individuals working within it. Well, Jo Taylor is launching a brand new online course especially designed to help dentistsContinue reading “Brand new, on-line course from Jo Taylor”
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