Orthodontics can be a hidden art and it’s often perceived by non-orthodontists as a secret language. Most undergraduates know a something about it, but not much, similar to knowing a few key phrases. “good morning”, “where is the bus stop?” and “two beers please”. That’s where it ends. After graduation it used to be keptContinue reading “A couple of Orthodontic posts from Kevin O’Brien”
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A warning for TCO consents?
From Pennington Manches LLP via Lexology How landmark Montgomery ruling may influence aesthetic practice The Montgomery v Lanarkshire case has been seen as a landmark case for consent. The wording in this case may well have an implication for Treatment Coordinators. I am aware that most practices use treatment coordinators well, they are highly trainedContinue reading “A warning for TCO consents?”
The Life Project: what makes some people happy, healthy and successful – and others not?
A fascinating book about an intriguing and important study. Reviewed in The Guardian. In March 1946, scientists recorded the birth of almost every British baby born in one, cold week. They have been following thousands of them ever since, in what has become the longest running major study of human development in the world. TheseContinue reading “The Life Project: what makes some people happy, healthy and successful – and others not?”
NSPCC’S ‘IT’S TIME’ CAMPAIGN SUPPORTED BY BSPD
My friend and student contemporary Professor Richard Welbury was the first person to present the full horror of child abuse and neglect to me. It is good to see that the British Society for Paediatric Dentistry is getting behind the NSPCC’s “It’s time” campaign. The full article was on Dentinal Tubules. Here it is withContinue reading “NSPCC’S ‘IT’S TIME’ CAMPAIGN SUPPORTED BY BSPD”
Chasing the silver pound.
An article in The Economist, “Shades of grey” (it doesn’t say how many) examines the lot of today’s pensioners with their predecessors and, possibly, their successors. A few highlights: In 2000-2014 spending on restaurants by the over 75s rose twice as fast as the under 30s. For cinema & theatre tickets it rose five timesContinue reading “Chasing the silver pound.”
NICE two-week cancer advice ‘is delaying diagnoses’, claim Oral Surgeons
Fast-tracking GP cancer referrals through the two-week wait pathway has overloaded clinics and caused delays in diagnosis of head and neck cancers, a group of surgeons have warned. The article is here – the comments make interesting reading, but leaves me wondering what the person at the coal face of primary care supposed to do.Continue reading “NICE two-week cancer advice ‘is delaying diagnoses’, claim Oral Surgeons”
Orthodontic Retention – what really works?
A rare clinical topic but with a business twist – the patient wants stability and clear direction as to how that will be maintained, if it doesn’t work they’re unhappy and you are duty bound to repeat the treatment without a fee. I spent time as an Orthodontic clinical assistant in Gloucestershire Royal, I worked,Continue reading “Orthodontic Retention – what really works?”
Getting Started in Facial Aesthetics – Guest Blog from Harry Singh
Getting Started in Facial Aesthetics Although frown lines and crow’s feet are natural signs of ageing, some patients may want to eradicate them. With this in mind, this piece will consider the role of wrinkle relaxing injections, describing their benefits and presenting an overview of their clinical use. ‘What do you think I need, Doctor?’Continue reading “Getting Started in Facial Aesthetics – Guest Blog from Harry Singh”
What would John Ruskin have said about Groupon in Dentistry?
The news that a practice in Manchester has gone bust is sad for the patients, the associates and the staff. The fact that this practice had apparently been selling orthodontics via Groupon limits the sympathy that I feel for the owner(s). If anyone has heard me speak in recent months then they will have hadContinue reading “What would John Ruskin have said about Groupon in Dentistry?”
All UK Dentists should watch this.
If you’re a dentist and not UK based, or not a dentist at all then look at the way that UK government works. This is a clip from Parliament TV featuring the House of Lords Grand Committee, discussing “Orders and regulations: General Dental Council (Fitness to Practise etc.) Order 2015”. Meeting held on January 18thContinue reading “All UK Dentists should watch this.”
The Incisal Edge 