from Marty Jablow Early Detection Of Diabetes In Teeth Is Funded By Columbia University A new study at Columbia University shows that pre-diabetes can be found from a routine dental checkup NEW YORK, July 22, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — A recent study published in the Journal of Dental Research at Columbia University College ofContinue reading “A new study at Columbia University shows that pre-diabetes can be found from a routine dental checkup”
Category Archives: Dentistry
RollyBrush – Does anyone know if / how well it works?
I’ve seen things like this in dispensing machines in motorway service stations and treated them with suspicion – but then I was slow to take interproximal brushes on board being a “floss is the only thing that works” man. So when I saw this on Marty Jablow’s blog I was interested. If you’ve tried itContinue reading “RollyBrush – Does anyone know if / how well it works?”
“Irish takeover for British teeth”
From Wiltshire Business Online. 12:00pm Friday 20th July 2012 in News Dublin-based Smiles Dental today announced its purchase of the debt of UK dental practice group James Hull Associates (JHA), with a view to take equity control in the coming weeks. The deal will see Smiles Dental take control of JHA’s 70-plus practices across theContinue reading ““Irish takeover for British teeth””
Critical Illness Claim Statistics 2011 – Do You Have Sufficient Cover?
One of the questions that I ask my clients is about Critical Illness & sickness cover – I have no pecuniary interest in this subject but would hate to see a client and family suffer. So I when I saw this from the always interesting newsletter from Ray & Graeme at Rutherford Wilkinson I thoughtContinue reading “Critical Illness Claim Statistics 2011 – Do You Have Sufficient Cover?”
Dental Practice Running Costs on the Up – FTA
News from the FTA blog. Dental Practice Running Costs on the Up The cost of running a dental practice in England and Wales has increased for 93% of all respondents in the last 12 months. So says a recent survey carried out for Frank Taylor and Associates by the Forum of Private Business. As mightContinue reading “Dental Practice Running Costs on the Up – FTA”
Chewing gum & Orthodontics –
In those orthodontic days of my portfolio career having been taught that it was wrong for patients with fixed appliances to chew gum I used to pass on dire warnings after “bonding up” a patient. “Avoid hard foods,” I would warn, “and chewy sweets and chewing gum.” This was just the start of the list.Continue reading “Chewing gum & Orthodontics –”
Bridge 2 Aid Student Elective Programme 2013
What a great opportunity from those folks at Bridge2Aid Following the success of our pilot Elective project visit in December last year, we are happy to announce the launch of our elective programme for 2013. In partnership with Henry Schein Minerva, we are offering an amazing opportunity for 4 students to take part in ourContinue reading “Bridge 2 Aid Student Elective Programme 2013”
The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #2 – New molecule means cavity proof teeth
See my comments on a previous blog here about breakthroughs. I realise that I may across as something of a cynic but in fact the opposite is true anything that prevents and/or treats tooth decay has got to be a a wonderful addition to society. I will be delighted if the researchers hard work isContinue reading “The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #2 – New molecule means cavity proof teeth”
The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #1 Seaweed toothpaste ‘to stop tooth decay’
In the second book of the semi-autobiographical series describing the progress of an Edinburgh medical graduate, Colin Douglas describes his hero, David Campbell’s, involvement with medical research. The book’s title is “The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime“ and the cynic in me always remembers it when I read headlines like this one from the BBC website.Continue reading “The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #1 Seaweed toothpaste ‘to stop tooth decay’”
Grant for new device to monitor gum disease
From the newsletter of my old university, Newcastle upon Tyne or Newcastle University as it has been re-branded. When I was a student periodontology (study and treatment of gum disease) was poorly taught and it took me nearly 10 years to realise the importance of gums to both dental and general health. I’m pleased toContinue reading “Grant for new device to monitor gum disease”
The Incisal Edge 