For the history of TGBSL series take a look here. This piece on the Dail Wail website made me want to know more (apart from why people really read this awful rag). Sweets made of bacteria fight off tooth decay. Here’s a link to the original paper, published in September 2013. Abstract: Reducing the burdenContinue reading “The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #18”
Category Archives: Dentistry
….basic British NHS dentistry….
In Ian Rankin’s most recent book, Saints of the Shadow Bible, the main character, Edinburgh detective John Rebus, is attending a post-mortem examination of what turns out to be a murder victim. The pathologist reports to him on the presence or absence of distinguishing features that might help identification. ‘No tattoos. No scars. No signsContinue reading “….basic British NHS dentistry….”
It’s the Christmas Season #1- party? shmarty!
Today, Friday December 6th, sees the Practice Christmas parties start to peak. I have been wary of these events since the first one I attended as a callow associate where someone caused a significant amount of damage to themselves and other more inanimate equipment whilst attempting the, err, creative use of a photocopier. At anotherContinue reading “It’s the Christmas Season #1- party? shmarty!”
TGBSL #18 – New candy eats ‘bad’ bacteria in the mouth, benefiting teeth.
For the history of this “TGBSL” series read here New candy eats ‘bad’ bacteria in the mouth, benefiting teeth. From Medical News Today Our mouths are a delicate balance of good and bad bacteria. When we clean our teeth, the aim is to knock out cavity-causing bacteria, while allowing beneficial oral bacteria to thrive. Now,Continue reading “TGBSL #18 – New candy eats ‘bad’ bacteria in the mouth, benefiting teeth.”
Southern Dental and Apex up for sale
From Health Investor Two dental firms up for sale Two dental businesses, Southern Dental and Apex, have been put up for sale, according to Financial News. Rothschild has been mandated to run the sale process for Southern Dental, a chain of practices based in the south of England. It has been reported this business couldContinue reading “Southern Dental and Apex up for sale”
The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #17 – Protection from periodontitis and related chronic diseases
Protection from periodontitis and related chronic diseases From Medical News Today A drug currently used to treat intestinal worms could protect people from periodontitis, an advanced gum disease, which untreated can erode the structures – including bone – that hold the teeth in the jaw. The research was published ahead of print in Antimicrobial AgentsContinue reading “The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #17 – Protection from periodontitis and related chronic diseases”
“Why do you keep mentioning the NHS, Alun?”
“Why do you keep mentioning the NHS, Alun?” Is one of the questions that I am asked. Main answer: because I have a longish memory and have read a lot about the evolution of the organisation that, to quote the Tory ex-chancellor of the exchequer Nigel Lawson’s memoirs, “the nearest thing the English have toContinue reading ““Why do you keep mentioning the NHS, Alun?””
Bupa moves into supermarket dental clinics
Bupa moves into supermarket dental clinics from Health Investor Bupa has acquired Instore Dental and Store Dental Care, which operate dental surgeries in six supermarkets, for an undisclosed amount. The two companies, which are both co-founded by Dr Lance Knight, operate five clinics in Sainsbury’s supermarkets and one in a Tesco store. Four of theContinue reading “Bupa moves into supermarket dental clinics”
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.”
The Incisal Edge 