From John Naughton From an article by the Editor of The Lancet after attending a symposium last week on the reproducibility and reliability of biomedical research organised by the Wellcome Trust. “The case against science is straightforward: much of the scientific literature, perhaps half, may simply be untrue. Afflicted by studies with small sample sizes,Continue reading “The trouble with science”
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Per-Ingvar Branemark – R.I.P.
I was very sorry to hear of the death of Per-Ingvar Branemark who died on December 20th. at the age of 85. He had been ill for some time. The discovery in 1952 that titanium would integrate with bone flew in the face of conventional thinking at the time. The finding which was by chance, asContinue reading “Per-Ingvar Branemark – R.I.P.”
Medical implants and printable body parts to drive 3D printer growth
Its use is already commonplace in dentistry, I wonder where we’ll be in 10 years?…. Medical implants and printable body parts to drive 3D printer growth With 3D bio-printing in the pipeline, dental and medical applications could be worth $6bn by 2025 From The Observer / Guardian here. False teeth, hip joints and replacement kneesContinue reading “Medical implants and printable body parts to drive 3D printer growth”
The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #21 – Tooth-rebuilding treatment hailed
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 Press AssociationContinue reading “The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #21 – Tooth-rebuilding treatment hailed”
The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtine #20 – Lasers ‘could prevent’ need for root canal treatment
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 BBC Health. LasersContinue reading “The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtine #20 – Lasers ‘could prevent’ need for root canal treatment”
The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #19
For the history of TGBSL series take a look here. Beer leftover hops could help fight dental diseases. From Business Standard – link to full article here. Researchers have reported that the part of hops that isn’t used for making beer contains healthful antioxidants and could be used to battle cavities and gum disease. InContinue reading “The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #19”
Research Project – Dental Burnout – Help Needed
I was more than familiar with the twin beasts of stress and burnout as a Dental Professional. Jo Taylor’s last survey showed that it wasn’t just me (I think I really knew that but to see it in black and white was an awakening). Here’s news of her next bit of research with which YOUContinue reading “Research Project – Dental Burnout – Help Needed”
The Greatest Breakthrough Since Lunchtime #18
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”
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.”
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”
The Incisal Edge 