According to experts, many occupations, such as telemarketers, cashiers and taxi drivers will almost certainly be replaced in the near future by automated machines. As dentists, we might have been watching this news with scepticism. Our profession, at least, has always been one of those that are less likely to be taken over by machines
Read moreIn a recent study published in in the Journal of Adolescent Health, it was revealed that as many as one in six parents had allowed their children to drink alcohol before the age of 14. What’s more, in a survey of over 100,000 children around 14 per cent admitted to having drunk alcohol when they
Read moreI think most of us would like to have a gleaming white smile, with straight teeth and pink gums. Indeed, studies show that between 18-52 per cent of people in the UK are dissatisfied with the colour of their teeth. No doubt this is because of the huge media attention white smiles attract – and
Read moreThe NHS is in dire straits, as well we know – but should healthcare professionals start to restrict treatments in order to ease the pressure? The Hertfordshire Valley CCG has recently started denying treatment to patients who are morbidly obese until they have lost some weight, amidst claims that this strategy would compromise the trust
Read moreRoot Canal Specialist London We’d all like to think that our teeth will last forever – but sometimes they don’t. Whether it’s through injury or decay, our teeth may become damaged or painful and we might need our dentists to repair them or, in the worst case, remove them. Removing teeth is not,
Read moreIf you’ve been keeping up with recent news, you must have noticed the shocking trend of ever-increasing numbers of children under two needing to have teeth removed due to decay – often in hospital, under anaesthetic, due to the sheer magnitude of the problem. This is obviously not an ideal introduction to the dentist, with
Read moreBritish children are big-time consumers of sucrose-laden treats, from sweets to highly sweetened carbonated drinks. It’s little wonder that they become pint-size sugar junkies as they are assaulted by advertising for the products at every turn. It is also no surprise that they have some of the highest rates of dental decay in Europe. We
Read moreRoot Canal Specialist London EndoCare’s Dr Michael Sultan recently wrote an article looking into the legality of ‘informed consent’ in the healthcare profession, after questions were raised about the deal made between the NHS and Google’s DeepMind system. It has now been found by the UK’s Information Commission (ICO) that this deal, which utilised the
Read moreRoot Canal Specialist London On behalf of SmileWisdom in association with EndoCare. Saturday 15th July 10:00 – 13:00 £149.00 Course run by leading Endodontic Specialist Dr Michael Sultan in association with Endocare. Limited places available 3 verifiable CPD hours Book your place today Tel: 0207 205 2299 or Email us Course Fee: £149.00
Read moreScientists have found that putting patients in a virtual reality (VR) environment whilst being treated can reduce anxiety levels and even reduce their perceptions of pain. Interestingly, however, the results vary depending on what kind of environment the patient is introduced to. If the patient is put into an urban environment, the benefits will not
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