A recent news piece that caught my eye explained how a new drug developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease effectively improved some aspects of the condition by targeting the bacteria responsible for periodontitis. This article, published in NewScientist, pointed out that though the drug is in very early stages, it has shown some improvements to
Read moreIt’s likely that the average teenager these days finishes school and logs into their computer at home. In many ways this makes perfect sense. Today’s teenagers have a whole world of information available that they can access from the comfort of their laptop or computer. There are thousands of things to do online which not
Read moreObesity has been linked to a number of serious health concerns in the past. But have we underestimated the true dangers of excess weight and what this can do to our bodies? I was recently reading a new report from BBC news which confirmed that obesity is responsible for more cases of some types
Read moreWe all know by now that plastics are a big problem. We only have to sit through a few minutes of one of the many documentaries focusing on plastic pollution to see the devastating effects that this material is having on marine environments and the creatures that live in them. It’s likely that you’ve even
Read moreIt’s no secret that eating disorders are a big problem for a large portion of society. Indeed, it is thought that as many as 1.25 million people in the UK are suffering from these conditions.[i] What’s particularly worrying is that this number may be far greater, as there are many people who never disclose or
Read moreIn recent years you may have heard of a new phenomenon that is sweeping the dental hygiene market – oil pulling. Basically, oil pulling is when you swish a type of oil around your mouth for 3-20 minutes with the aim of removing any plaque and other harmful bacteria. The oil used can be any
Read moreAs dental professionals we are already tasked with a lot of responsibility. After all, we not only have to look after our practices and all of the admin that this entails, but we need to balance this with looking after our patients and their oral health, especially as we are often first in line to
Read moreWe all know we’re in the middle of a child tooth decay crisis in the UK. So what can we actually do to help? It’s important to look beyond the headlines and see what we can do in our local communities to help children receive the care they deserve. The root of the problem Like
Read moreTackling dental plaque remains one of the core challenges faced by dental professionals. After all, without plaque there would be no caries, but no matter how much you tell patients to clean their teeth properly (including interdentally) it’s likely that the majority of them will present with some plaque build up. Traditionally this means
Read moreEndoCare are delighted to have recently welcomed a new member into the EndoCare family – Dr Corneliu Gherasim. A highly talented endodontist, Dr Gherasim is committed to providing high quality treatment with a real focus on patient comfort and wellbeing, making him a perfect fit for the existing EndoCare team. One of his core interests
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