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.”
Category Archives: Research
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”
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”
A couple of Orthodontic posts from Kevin O’Brien
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”
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?”
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?”
The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #21
(For the meaning behind the blog scroll down.) From Medical News Today No more needles at the dentist – just a tiny electric current instead If you’re scared of the dentist’s needles you’re not alone – but new research means you might not have to put off that appointment again. A study published in ColloidsContinue reading “The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #21”
The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #20 – Hair, Home Scanners and Sensitivity.
For the history of this “TGBSL” series read here Three pieces of varying age: 1) Dental caries susceptibility linked to… your hair? A new study shows a link between hair keratin and enamel strength. A new National Institute of Health study has found not only that enamel structure can influence an individual’s predisposition to caries,Continue reading “The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #20 – Hair, Home Scanners and Sensitivity.”
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”
NHS Confidence Monitor – your voice is needed.
If you are an Dental Professional and you are working under the current NHS contract as either of those demeaning terms provider or performer please take a few minutes to complete the NHS Confidence Monitor. The first of these surveys was commissioned by Practice Plan at the end of 2014. The results can be seenContinue reading “NHS Confidence Monitor – your voice is needed.”
The Incisal Edge 