Some of the feedback I heard was that the show was quiet and that numbers were disappointing. That said I also heard that on Thursday people came to buy and a lot of sales were made. No doubt the BDIA wil analyse the figures and come to their own conclusions. One suggestion I heard wasContinue reading “Dental Showcase Day 3”
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Dental Showcase Day 2
The photograph above is of the entrance tunnel to the exhibition hall, I heard it called disturbing, weird, uncomfortable and off putting. It reminded me of an 80s pop music video with something of David Bowie’s Stage about it. On my second day I enjoyed several successful meetings and had some time to catch upContinue reading “Dental Showcase Day 2”
Dental Showcase Day 1
A few thoughts after what seemed to be a very quiet day at BDIA Dental Showcase at the NEC. It seems that Day 1 is “buyers’ day”, several people told me that they had met with customers who had come prepared with a shopping list and placed big orders. Day 2 is “Team Day” whenContinue reading “Dental Showcase Day 1”
Dentistry, Dermatology, what’s next?
I was the first born and studied Dentistry, my brother born 4 years later became a Dermatologist. I have wondered if there had been any more children they would have had to take up Endocrinology and ENT to keep the alphabetical order. So I have had more than a passing interest in “Skins” and haveContinue reading “Dentistry, Dermatology, what’s next?”
Dentaid helps (and seeks help) in Calais refugee camps
A team of volunteers is heading to the refugee camps in Calais tomorrow to provide emergency dentistry for people who have fled war and persecution. Dentaid has provided a DentaidBox, equipment and advice to Kiran Ismail, a Manchester pharmacist who is leading a team of dentists and healthcare professionals in Calais. The team is settingContinue reading “Dentaid helps (and seeks help) in Calais refugee camps”
Bitter Pill for Sugar Tax
Dr No has his doubts about the taxing of sugar and everything that is “bad” for us and also about the current government’s willingness to interfere with big business. Tax it..is life really that simple? Britain and sugar go back a long way, and the history is not that glorious. Sugar, or white gold asContinue reading “Bitter Pill for Sugar Tax”
Practice Plan’s NHS Confidence Monitor Results…speak for themself
The Weekend Read – The Diet Delusion by Gary Taubes
Gary Taubes is a scientific researcher and journalist. His previous books have examined the myth of cold fusion and scientific experimentation. The cover claims that he is “America’s most controversial scientific writer”. When the book was published in 2009 my brother suggested that I give it a look, at 640 pages and with a hostContinue reading “The Weekend Read – The Diet Delusion by Gary Taubes”
A great opportunity for the right person in Cheltenham
From my friends Tim and Alison Rumney who run Illume Dentistry in Cheltenham: ILLUME is looking for a special dentist to join a long established private practice for three days a week in a sought after location on the edge of the Cotswolds. Can you say yes to these? You are developing a varied skillContinue reading “A great opportunity for the right person in Cheltenham”
Bridge2Aid – The Big Skill Share
Phase 2 of Bridge2Aid’s Work is “The Big Skill Share” where UK volunteers teach District Dental Officers how to train in emergency dental skills – ‘train the trainer’. I’ll let them explain: “Since we started, we’ve provided almost 4 million people with access to basic emergency dental care. It’s a massive step in the rightContinue reading “Bridge2Aid – The Big Skill Share”
The Incisal Edge 