It’s impossible to deny the cultural impact that Love Island has had on the nation. At a glance, it may seem that the show is all about impossibly attractive people sun bathing and swigging cocktails, but look a little deeper and the truth of the matter is that the show has had a huge impact
Read moreMouth cancer is a serious matter and remains one of the most prevalent forms of cancer in the UK. In 2020/2021 the disease claimed the lives of over 2,700 people. However, what makes this figure a real concern is that it is almost double the figure from just a decade ago. What’s also concerning is
Read moreAs dental professionals, we know that primary teeth are more than just temporary placeholders for the permanent dentition. Indeed, if someone has problems with their primary teeth, this can impact the health, positioning, and functionality of their secondary dentition. But what if primary teeth also held clues to other, wider elements of health, such as
Read moreMouth cancer is a serious matter and remains one of the most prevalent forms of cancer in the UK. In 2020/2021 the disease claimed the lives of over 2,700 people. However, what makes this figure a real concern is that it is almost double the figure from just a decade ago. What’s also concerning is
Read moreIt’s no secret that a more holistic approach to dentistry is fast becoming the norm. It’s not unusual to now discuss oral health in relation to wider wellbeing when we speak to our patients and consider how various outside influences can affect dental health. But fundamentally, we still approach dentistry as, well… dentists. However, what
Read moreA new study from UCL researchers has revealed that the number of 18-34-year-olds in the UK who smoke increased by 25% during the first lockdown period.[i] In many ways, I can understand how this has happened. With everyone cooped up at home under stressful circumstances, it’s easy to see why picking up a pack of
Read moreAdmittedly, when you hear the term mewing most people are likely to think of a cat begging for attention rather than a viral dental trend. However, it turns out that thousands of people are watching videos about mewing on platforms such as Instagram and TikTok – you may have even seen these videos yourself as
Read moreIt seems like only yesterday that the digital revolution transformed dentistry for the better. Implementation of digital technologies has led to even more interesting developments in the field, and today, innovative approaches such as the use of 3D printing are fast gaining traction. But what are the benefits of 3D printing and should we be
Read moreThe world of healthcare is full of options for patients and professionals alike. After all, we all know that there are various treatments for the same problem, and similar can be said for drugs and the multiple remedies that can be successfully prescribed for certain ailments. Basically, there are different paths that people can take
Read moreThe pandemic continues, and although we are far from free of Covid-19, it does feel like a certain amount of normality has returned. Shops and restaurants are effectively back to standard operation, people are heading back to the office and the number of people wearing masks is dwindling, all results, you would hope, of people
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